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How to Troubleshoot the DSI

The Nintendo DSi is a feature-filled portable gaming device that features two screens, a directional pad, face and shoulder buttons. Because the device is very compact and uses specialized hardware for its screens, all major issues must be repaired by Nintendo or an authorized repair shop. However, commonly encountered problems such as button sticking and power issues can be troubleshooted to some extent on the Nintendo DSi without having to send the device to Nintendo.

Things You'll Need

Clean, dry toothbrush

Instructions

Clean Sticking Buttons
- 1
  Turn off the Nintendo DSi and disconnect any cables that may be attached.
- 2
  Scrub around all the buttons using a dry toothbrush.
- 3
  Clean the D-Pad by pressing one direction while cleaning the other. Doing this gives you a larger area to clean.
Power Issues
- 4
  Insert the small side of the AC adapter into the AC Adapter Connectoron the back of the Nintendo DSi.
- 5
  Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet. The charging indicator should turn orange, indicating the device is charging properly.
- 6
  Leave the Nintendo DSi connected to the AC adatper until the orange light turns off.

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