When I went to charge my DS, plugged the cord into my system and the wall, the orange light came on for a part of a second and then went off. No charging takes place when it is plugged in. I have tried multiple outlets and nothing seems to change the problem. What could I do other than trying a different charging unit
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If your DS is 2.5 to 3 years old, the battery may be bad. Lithium Ion batteries expire 3 years after their date of factory production, so they need to be replaced occasionally.
Also, if there is a kink or break in the electrical cord, it could cause problems. The only real solution, aside from tearing the cord apart and resoldering or taping the severed ends, is to purchase a new charging cord.
If the battery is already 100% charged, it may not display a charging light.
Your DS may have a problem reading the battery gauge, and the DS will only let the charger do its thing for a period of time. Then, if it is still connected, it may burst more charge in. This means that your DS is acting up, and your battery may have a rare (and not harmful to the DS) malfunction.
First of all, your DS Lite is charging both ways.....with power on and without power on. You have for almost 99% sure a blown fuse F2 on the systemboard. If you can solder you can try to replace it with a new one but be adviced, it is tricky if you don't have the skills with soldering SMD components and it can send your DS lite to the trash. So my advice is find someone that repair DS Lites or order a fuse on eBay and try it yourself.
Ensure that you are properly recharging the battery.
1. Insert the small end of the adapter into the external extension connector (labeled "5.2V=IN") on the back of the Nintendo DS Lite, just next to the SLOT 1 Game Card opening.
2. Swing the prongs on the AC adapter until they lock into place, then insert it into a standard (120 volt) outlet.
The plug should be mounted vertically or on a floor outlet (such as a power strip).
3. Once the adapter is properly inserted, the unit will begin to charge (the orange charging light will display).
4. Once the DS Lite is fully charged, the orange charge light will go off.
Check the AC Adapter for damage (such as bent prongs or split wires). If you see damage to the AC Adapter, purchase a replacement from NintendosOnline Store.
Try plugging the AC Adapter into another wall outlet. Its possible the outlet is not working properly and has not been charging the Nintendo DS Lite.
If you are unable to get power to your Nintendo DS Lite, despite trying to properly recharge the unit, then your system will need to be repaired.
Nintendo offers convenient repairs, fast turnaround times and, for all systems repaired, a new one-year manufacturer's warranty.
When you first get the DS it will have a bit if charge on it but only a few hours worth. When the DS charges it usally comes up with a orange/red ish light then that goes out about a few hours later when its charged. ad if you want to chek if it is charging correcly turn the DS on whilst it is charging and the little battery simble in the top right corner should show the battery carging.
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