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| MathOnNapkins Posts: 660/1106 |
So I looked at the screen after the back light had turned off... and I could see the pixels just fine. Perhaps it is just the screen protector that is cracked after all and it's just the protector applying pressure to the LCD. In that case it would be like a $10 fix as I understand it. |
| HyperHacker Posts: 2623/5072 |
If you can't fix it, I could find plenty of uses for a DS with a broken screen.  |
| Vangar Posts: 14/25 |
Is this the part where i act like an asshole, point my finger and laugh? |
| Yoronosuku Posts: 662/1239 |
After disassembling the rest of the unit, that particular part can be pryed open and snapped on, it appears. A GBA SP scren is also a much smaller resolution and probably cannot support the color depth that the DS has (think attaching a Gameboy Pocket screen to a Gameboy Color, it just wouldn't work). You'll need to find an actual replacement part. |
| MathOnNapkins Posts: 658/1106 |
Well... my first DS is just fine - but someone from work gave me an older DS with a cracked top LCD screen. About 80% of the screen is viewable but the rest of the pixels are dead and you can see three very dramatic cracks in it. That is the region where the dead pixels are of course.
Do they sell replacements for those? All I get out of google is 'screen protectors' that say they are replacement screens and won't go into any more detail. I think it's just the outer plastic layer that protects the internal LCD... yet this LCD seems to be damaged itself. Gonna have to make some phone calls to these internet places selling "replacements". Would a GBA SP replacement screen work you think? I'm not even sure how to get into that part of the case to access the screen  . I don't see any screws or openings. Should I pry it open? |
| reykreyth Posts: 5/10 |
If you cannot get it open, use a dremel zinc-carbide bit (the bluish green one) on a round metal piece or an old screwdriver to give it the three prongs it needs. I did that to fix my Gamecube controller, and the DS has the same screws in it.\
If you do not have a dremel, you can go to local hardware stores and ask for a "Tri-Wing Screwdriver," which is the official name for the screwdriver. |
| MathOnNapkins Posts: 653/1106 |
Why couldn't you just use alcohol? It evaporates extremely quickly.
Anyways it's CF's birthday so hopefully he got something to make up for this tragedy. |
| Yoronosuku Posts: 658/1239 |
Originally posted by Randy53215Originally posted by The Red Snifit Okay don't do that .__. Especially with an unopened case, water settling could rust metal inside and completely ruin your DS. If the case is unopened, it won't dry as fast and water will settle. Just open it and clean it yourself if you're going to do anything with water.. |
| HyperHacker Posts: 2563/5072 |
You know, water will corrode the board and rust the metals on it.  |
| Randy53215 Posts: 368/726 |
Originally posted by The Red Snifit Wow! What Alastor said to that. I would try putting it in a sink full of water and move it around in there so water gets all in there. Then I would let it sit out for like 3 days and try again. What more could it hurt? Plus it water, and water can dry soda != water. |
| Alastor Posts: 6361/8204 |
Did you read any of the thread?
Any of it at all? |
| The Red Snifit Posts: 487/739 |
Did you try charging it? It may be out of power.
My DS flashes a little bit and turns off when it's out of power, and I try to turn it on. |
| Byte Posts: 34/60 |
Well, that totally sucks. Hope you get it fixed soon, but look on the bright side its a pretty good excuse to get a Lite. |
| Danielle Posts: 5068/6737 |
*cries* But I wanted to race you in MKDS... 
I hope you get it fixed somehow, whether you take it apart or send it in or even just get a new one. You know it would be put to good use, wouldn't be a waste... I'd go for it. |
| Sweet Kassy Molassy Posts: 336/886 |
Nah, I doubt the innards rusted so quickly... especially from soda. I'm leaning more towards shorts between contacts. A thorough cleaning and perhaps battery replacement ought to do the trick. |
| neotransotaku Posts: 1480/1860 |
probably the innards started to rust...water does that electronics become useless when rust forms. but yeah, it is a good excuse to get a DS. I wonder if the your DS warranty is still good before you chuck it... |
| Luigi-San Posts: 718/1713 |
Look on the bright side, it's a good excuse to buy a Lite  |
| Sweet Kassy Molassy Posts: 319/886 |
Yeah, the soldering iron trick is how I usually remove pins.
The worst is when manufacturers decide that something needs to be screwed, pinned, AND glued. *hates glue...* |
| HyperHacker Posts: 2490/5072 |
Speaking of screws, you probably shouldn't do it on the DS (might melt something), but heating them with a soldering iron tends to make them soft and easy to turn. |
| Sweet Kassy Molassy Posts: 315/886 |
I didn't like the Lite, it's too small for my hands.
I dunno how well you'd do trading in broken hardware. Would they even accept that in trade? As far as getting it fixed goes, will it be worth it to fix it and then trade it in? MKDS is probably fine. Your data might be erased, but the pak itself should be ok. When I encounter screws and pins I can't remove I always just drill them out. Old TF customizing trick. Alternatively, you could just take a dremel or something and slot the screws yourself so a normal screwdriver will do. As far as they are recessed in there though, drilling them out would be the easiest way. You don't actually have to drill all the way through the screw, just drill into the top of it with a counterclockwise spin. as soon as the bit manages to get a real bite into the screw it will unscrew and voila! Done. *edit* left out a word in the middle of a sentence... |
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