Hi Jahasen, A few things could be wrong with your Nintendo 3DS XL that's causing both screens to go black:
* ***Loose or Faulty Connection:*** The ribbon cables that connect the screens to the motherboard might be loose or damaged. These cables are fragile and can wear out over time.
* ***Faulty Screen:*** It's possible that one or both of the screens themselves have malfunctioned.
* ***Motherboard Issue:*** As @dan0 said, the problem could lie with the motherboard itself.
Here are some steps you can try:
* ***Soft Reset:*** Try a soft reset by holding the power button for 10 seconds. This can sometimes clear up minor glitches.
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* ***Clean the Connector:*** If you're comfortable opening the 3DS, you can try carefully cleaning the connectors on the ribbon cables with isopropyl alcohol.
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* ***Clean the Connector:*** If you're comfortable opening the 3DS, you can try carefully cleaning the connectors on the ribbon cables with isopropyl alcohol (50-90%).
***However, if you're not comfortable opening the device yourself, it's best to take it to a professional for repair.*** They will be able to diagnose the problem and fix it for you.
Hi Jahasen, A few things could be wrong with your Nintendo 3DS XL that's causing both screens to go black:
* ***Loose or Faulty Connection:*** The ribbon cables that connect the screens to the motherboard might be loose or damaged. These cables are fragile and can wear out over time.
* ***Faulty Screen:*** It's possible that one or both of the screens themselves have malfunctioned.
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* ***Motherboard Issue:*** In some cases, the problem could lie with the motherboard itself.
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* ***Motherboard Issue:*** As @dan0 said, the problem could lie with the motherboard itself.
Here are some steps you can try:
* ***Soft Reset:*** Try a soft reset by holding the power button for 10 seconds. This can sometimes clear up minor glitches.
* ***Clean the Connector:*** If you're comfortable opening the 3DS, you can try carefully cleaning the connectors on the ribbon cables with isopropyl alcohol.
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***However, if you're not comfortable opening the device yourself, it's best to take it to a professional for repair.*** They will be able to diagnose the problem and fix it for you.
Hi Jahasen, A few things could be wrong with your Nintendo 3DS XL that's causing both screens to go black:
* ***Loose or Faulty Connection:*** The ribbon cables that connect the screens to the motherboard might be loose or damaged. These cables are fragile and can wear out over time.
* ***Faulty Screen:*** It's possible that one or both of the screens themselves have malfunctioned.
* ***Motherboard Issue:*** In some cases, the problem could lie with the motherboard itself.
Here are some steps you can try:
* ***Soft Reset:*** Try a soft reset by holding the power button for 10 seconds. This can sometimes clear up minor glitches.
* ***Clean the Connector:*** If you're comfortable opening the 3DS, you can try carefully cleaning the connectors on the ribbon cables with isopropyl alcohol.
***However, if you're not comfortable opening the device yourself, it's best to take it to a professional for repair.*** They will be able to diagnose the problem and fix it for you.