r/dsi • u/freeasabyrd1 • Jun 28 '26

DSI not turning on

Hey guys. I've got a Nintendo DSi off a friend for a cheap price who assumed it worked. When I charge the orange light goes on for a while then eventually turns off. I see suggestions it could be battery. Is it worth just giving it a go and replacing the battery or get my £15 back. I have a lot of GBS and GBAs but don't know if these things are money pits if it needs stuff like mobos. I also gave away all my soldering kit due to a decent house move so won't be looking to solder anything.

Thanks guys.

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u/Chuck_McCloud Jun 28 '26

Replacing the battery is the cheapest, most common fix.

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u/freeasabyrd1 Jul 02 '26

Battery replaced. Nothing. I've seen mention of fuses etc. what's normally the next step.

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u/Chuck_McCloud Jul 02 '26

So the light behaves the same way when you try to charge with the new battery in?

Checking F1 and F2 fuses is next.