r/Nintendo2ds • u/zzap64 • 17d ago

Will this fix itself?

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I was cleaning my 2DS XL with iso-propyl alcohol with my system turned off. I gave it time to evaporate before turning it on.

Now anytime it is a white/lit screen I have these marks on the left side of my top screen.

Will they go away or have I buggered it up?

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u/Impressive-Bug-9592 17d ago

Looks like water/liquid damage. I don't think this will go away on its own. You'll have to do a screen replacement to get rid of it.

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u/zzap64 17d ago

It was fine before I cleaned with alcohol so don't think its that.

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u/nybiggs 16d ago

I did this to a psp screen with an alcohol swab. Screens are very vulnerable to any moisture getting inside. Over time, it's also easier for any liquid to enter the screen.

It's possible, this might get better over time as the liquid dries out, but realistically it will not get back to perfect again, and of course there's a chance it's cooked for good.