Possible help fixing DS Lite? $100? F That

[DrPepper]

Ok. My DS doesn't turn on anymore. When I plug it into the charger, it shows the orange light, but when I try turning it on, nothing happens. I called Nintendo for help, and they said I could mail it in and get it fixed for $100 since I don't have a warranty. I was just wondering if anyone here could help me fix this problem

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[DracoSoul]

Ok? Just let me come over to your house...

[WhoDa?]

Ever tried google?

One link and a few posts later:

After searching online for a while I found the solution. I had to hold the power button on for about 5 seconds.

Don't know why, don't know what it did, but it's working now. 

[DrPepper]

Yeah I tried Google. That thing you put doesn't work either. But seriously, why does it costs $100 just to fix my DS? I mean sure they will give you a new warranty and a clean shell and stuff, but that's not what I wanted to pay for. It's like trying to buy a soda but they charge $500 because it comes with a cup cleaner.

[Dapizzanator]

TotallyOffTopic: I think we should have the little face emotes. It would stop the,
"OGM THS IZ SO GUD! HERES A COOKEY! O NO HERES COOKY MONSTER HE ATE IT!"

OnTopic: Unfortunately, I'm no Geek Squad member, so I can't really help... Sorry.

[brickybob]

Don't turn off during flashing.

[DrPepper]

Don't turn off during flashing.

It wasn't even on when the problem started. I was playing some FF Tactics, put it down, and later it wouldn't turn on.

[Sandvich]

You can get a DS Lite off Ebay for under 100 dollars lol

[XaMMaX211]

you need a new battery. get one from an old ds, gameboy advance SP, or buy a new one for cheap

[DrPepper]

you need a new battery. get one from an old ds, gameboy advance SP, or buy a new one for cheap

Sounds like a good idea. Maybe I could find one of my little brothers DS Batteries.

[Dippindots]

just buy the 3ds when it comes out

[DrPepper]

just buy the 3ds when it comes out

Lol. I'm not buying a new game system because it's in 3d. I can go to a 3d movie for $8. Probably more action in it than in 3D Mario Kart, which would probably cost me $30, and the system itself would be at least $150.

you need a new battery. get one from an old ds, gameboy advance SP, or buy a new one for cheap

Would a gameboy battery work tho?

[VaultBoy]

My sister's DSi wouldn't turn off when she dropped it, so we let it die, then charged it and tried turning it on and it worked. Personally, I would just buy a new DS it would be slightly cheaper because you'd have to pay shipping.

[DrPepper]

My sister's DSi wouldn't turn off when she dropped it, so we let it die, then charged it and tried turning it on and it worked. Personally, I would just buy a new DS it would be slightly cheaper because you'd have to pay shipping.

How would buying another DS be cheaper then fixing mine?

[VaultBoy]

You'd have to pay for the Shipping.