Ds won't turn on.

tell nintendo

Yes there are 2 fuses inside of the unit. See here.
Also sometimes the chip below the power switch breaks off of the board and will not allow the unit to power on. Usually if you shake the unit you can hear it rattle around. If it still will not power there is probably a fault in the upper lcd/flex assembly or the motherboard.

Usually if you can hear something rattle after being dropped, then the small square capacitor located on the motherboard right beside the power switch has probably come off. It is marked on the board L2. Simply resolder this capacitor and it should work fine. If the capacitor is broken a new on can be purchased on ebay for less than $10.00. Simply look for key words "DS Lite L2" they also have pictures on the auctions further showing you where it is located

shake harder, or be patient. it will do it eventually

Check to see if it is bent or shake it and see if you here something rattling

sounds like it may be the L2 inhibitor come loose quiet a common fault normally after its been dropped.

get a one on ebay and tell him you 'fixed" his.....just trow the old one away........he wont know, just make sure its the same kind and color

Get it replaced, the shaking noise can be a component from the main board that has broken off and it may have shorted out the board which is why it won't turn on. Get it replaced.

They usually don't work properly after they've been dropped. Nintendo carries a 1 year warranty, they will replace it for free (but not if you've used cheat codes (Action Reply), etc). I wouldn't mention that you've dropped it when calling them.

I can take it apart and figure out your problem and replace anything nedded.
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