The 'i' stands for 'eye' - to convey that the console has a camera.

Thanks to your video i simply changed out the sub power/controller board and mine came back to life. Great video and you add a little humour to it also.

Glad it was a simple solution (in the end). I recall you purchasing it and the seller swearing it worked :)

Nice video,it really helped. I have the exact same DSi as you and it has the same problem. I checked the fuse and it has no continuity. So I will try the fuse cable and hope it works, because the f1 fuse is too small and I lack both skill and tools to actually put a new one in. If you have any suggestions on how to resolve the problem or if the fuse cable isn't meant for long term use please let me know. Thanks

I'd refrain from formatting any DSis. The eShop service has been discontinued, so you cannot install new software without hacking the console. Not to mention that you'll have to open that console again if you do decide to install any software. Current methods to gain lower level access to the system require either installed DSiWare, or rewriting parts of the device's eMMC.

Thanks for this, I had the same fault, mine also started working when checking battery amps? I think on mine the battery is loose and doesnt have a great connection, card behind the battery and door seems to have fixed it, will also upload a video of my findings.

My DS started to do that Orange blinking light as soon as I reassembled the Console, I was just checking on the microphone that broke many years ago and see if I can replace it. When I put every thing back my DS just started to blink with the orange light, and it won't turn on as I charge it.

Hi Cuz I have a 3 DS that have the same issue, I will try what you did and see if it works

thank my issue was the one behind the pad you showed. there's another one close to the power connector, most common issue

What was the screwdriver that you used to open the place for the battery

I remember playing JSW and manic miner back in the day. Bloody hard AF

Hey near the end where you have it working and then you are working on putting it back together it cuts away to you powering it on again and it not working. I had a similar issue, it was working and then nothing. What had happened was when I was testing the battery I got it flipped upside down and touched the connectors for a split second. This resulted in burning out the F1 fuse. Maybe check the fuse again if you haven't already fixed this?

gotta love the dsi xl! i bought the wine version i think its called from the trade shop in Aylesbury for 49.99 with a load of games and its so much better than the ds lite for playing ds games,

imma try giving my battery contacts a scrape too cause i been trying to get mine to work and im getting annoyed

Thank you! I inherited a DSi XL which had this exact fault, cleaning the battery contacts, as shown here, has got it working once again. Still playing Manic Miner and JSW here, great old games.

It works fine, regardless of fuse or not. But there is no charging. I replaced the f1 fuse by the charging port, nop charge. DSi XL charge light blinks on then off. Any help on this other than fuse repl;acements?

omg this is the exact same as my ds

do you still do dsi stuff? Im having trouble

Are you able to fix my Nintendo xl ? Same issue 😭

I need to get data of a dead one (or at least one with the same problem as this one) any tips?

Same thing with mine same color

Dang. When I try to turn mine on the screen flashes white and and doesn't turn on. It kinda hurts my eyes. Its been like that for years and I've tried charging it. Do you know how this could be fixed and if it would cost alot?

i have the same issue will it work if i replace the battery or do i have to replace the fuse?

if i want to charge my ds the orange led flashes for a short time should i get a new battery?

I mistakenly put battery wrong on dsi xl ?? +ve to -ve and -ve to plus and now flashing yellow .. when I press power button ???? Any help ?

Hi dude, I have an issue with this console I thought I’d ask incase you have some insight. It just freezes like mad. It’s not the reader slot because I’ve cleaned it and all contacts look fine, it even freezes without a game in. Sometimes when I hold the power button to reset it it doesn’t come on straight away, it’ll show the blue light and no image but then misty it does come on, plays games for a little while and small tap or shake or sometimes even left on a table to play the intro of some games it’ll just freeze up and crash. I’ve looked everywhere and at first I thought it might have been the upper screen ribbon cable but then again I don’t have any screen problems whatsoever. Does this sound like it may be coming from the same fuse or board you mentioned? I’ve cleaned a tiny bit of gunk on the white part underneath the fuse and it seems you also have a bit on the same spot at 8:40 where the back of the battery pins are soldered. I really would appreciate any help with this because it’s driving me up the bend and there’s seems to be no information online about anything similar. I’ve done every software related solution and ruled out that possibility entirely

😭 that maroon one looks exactly like my old one that was second hand and the battery leaked all over the place... I got my dsi in 2012 For some reason when I was 3 lol

Ok When I press the power button it flashes blue like twice and then stops And for the charging it charges for like 4 seconds and then stops Can you guys help

I had the same problem and it turned out to be the battery contact was dirty

Can you help me? The blue light on my DSi XL flashes blue when I press the power button and the yellow light comes on when I charge it but the console doesn't open, the lower screen also flashes when I press the power button

My dsi flashes then turns on for like 1 second then turns off any help

bruh the dutch dsi xl are all that color?

So I think I have a similar problem, my battery life was dead really quick and after that a few days later my DSi won't even charge and I don't know why. I already replaced the battery but it still had the same problems. Pls help anyone? Sorry for some grammar mistakes englisch is not my first language.

i had that exact dsi xl colour 😭

😁

Manic Miner😍JSW😍

The F1 on my ship is destroyed =C

The ones one the left are bitch ass screws they won't come out now they are ruined Bc the screwdriver destroyed the screw any help? 🤔

Even geen tijd voor That's Dutch lol

it`s the dutch language

Second Boi

hello can you help me!! my ds powers up but i barrely see the screen and maybe i found the problem. i think the problem is when you measure the voltage in 6:55 yours gave you 3.8V and mine gave me 0.15 V. How do i fix that. i already cleaned the back part but that did not work. if you can help me i appreciated.