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DS Lite shuts off when I press the B button, and at random.

My DS Lite seems to operate perfectly fine, until I begin playing a game. If I press the B button a bit too hard, the system shuts off. Sometimes, the system will just shut itself down for no apparent reason. The battery is fully charged, and I've tried this while it's plugged in and it still does it.

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  • Anonymous Nov 08, 2007

    i have the exact same problem would be great if anyone had any ideas..

  • TheHanna Nov 10, 2007

    I ended up doing a bit of research on this problem. Though quite rare, it is acknowledged by Nintendo. Basically, on some DS Lite models, repeated used of the B Button causes the circuit board surrounding it to develop small, microscopic cracks, which in turn cause the button to become almost a circuit breaker, killing power to the whole system when pressed too hard. I called Nintendo, and of course, my warranty had expired, so they couldn't do anything for me for free. They said I could send it in for $75 and have it repaired, but I chose to trade it in at a local video game store (they didn't test it thoroughly, so I got full credit for it). Paid a decent bit less for a new one, as opposed to having it repaired.

  • zzyss May 07, 2009

    Exactly the same thing here. DS is long out of warranty though :-(

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That happens when i click my laptop buttons too hard... i think u should try to wet it a bit and dont press TOO hard

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Ive been doing a bit of research and it seems that if the DS lite has had a knock the black coil near the power switch could have been knocked loose which would make the DS lite switch off randomly. If you want to see if thats the problem take the DS lite apart (for a dismantle guide click here) and check to see if its loose... its the black round thing with 100 written on it near the power switch. If its loose then heat up the solder round it and that should reset it.

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Another thing you can check is the power switch make sure its solid and doesnt wobble internally i.e. the black moveable part only moves the way its supposed to, as well as checking the solder is solid.

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Hope this helps, if it doesn't sort out your issue then get back to me and I will continue to help you.

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