Djing Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 The right hinge connecting the top screen broke. Miraculously the system still works but the top half is literally hanging by a thread. It's also the Awakening limited edition blue 3DS so I'm not sure if Nintendo can find parts to fix it. Anyone with experience with Nintendo Repair willing to share their experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elieson Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Get a NERF case I had the exact same thing happen to me (literally the same, to my FE:3DS too) and this is really helping me out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zera Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 That thing looks super bulky. Do you know why the hinge broke? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anacybele Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 He probably dropped it on a hard floor or something. That's how I broke one of the hinges on my old DS Phat. Thing still works just fine though. I used it to trade between my DS Pokemon games after I got a DS Lite. But yeah, I keep my game systems in cases, though I have to agree that Nerf one looks bulky and silly. I recommend something more like these: I have this one, though in black. And this Xerneas one looks sweet: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Silver Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 (edited) Get a NERF case I had the exact same thing happen to me (literally the same, to my FE:3DS too) and this is really helping me out. That's exactly what I have, the color, the shape, the everything. I've got that EXACT product. That thing looks super bulky. See, they're seperated into two parts. The 3DS is SO incredibly fragile and slippery, but the two-piece NERF case is, indeed, bulky. Back to the 'two-parts' thing, I keep the bottom piece on, while the top piece I just have laying around somewhere. It's a perfect balance. Edited May 18, 2015 by ~Silver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Anyone with experience with Nintendo Repair willing to share their experience? My brother sent two 3DS's to Nintendo to be fixed, one with one broken hinge came back, the other, which was completely detached, didn't. It was replaced by a different model (don't expect to get a new FE3DS in this case) with all the save files, games and account data transferred to it. They were about $75 each with shipping and fixing all involved since there was no warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anacybele Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 (edited) Oh yeah, I sent my Wii and Smash Bros Brawl to get fixed after I started getting errors all the time with the latter. It was free. Entirely. Edited May 18, 2015 by Anacybele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragoncat Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I don't remember the price, but I got my GBA repaired once... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garnef Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Get a NERF case I had the exact same thing happen to me (literally the same, to my FE:3DS too) and this is really helping me out. Gotta nerf the pain. :> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elieson Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 It's NERF or nothin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.Leu Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 (edited) Wow, so much for Nintendonium. When you think that a gameboy took a nuclear bomb to it's face and still works...If I may ask, what is the point of this box called Nerf case ? Is it a protection ? Just a box ? Edited May 18, 2015 by B.Leu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djing Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 My brother sent two 3DS's to Nintendo to be fixed, one with one broken hinge came back, the other, which was completely detached, didn't. It was replaced by a different model (don't expect to get a new FE3DS in this case) with all the save files, games and account data transferred to it. They were about $75 each with shipping and fixing all involved since there was no warranty. The repair site said the price was 85$ (~105$ with shipping). I'm assuming the price increased? Save files and data are on the SD card, which I'm planning on removing if I send it. Never actually sent something through mail before. I'm guessing you just put it in a box with insulation to keep it from further breakage? That thing looks super bulky. Do you know why the hinge broke? I was playing with it lying down on my bed and as I got up, my foot somehow kicked it out of my hands. Now that I typed it out loud, it sounds like a really stupid way to break something... Normally I would probably just scrap the thing and buy a New3ds but it was a gift from a friend so.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zera Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 If there's one thing I know about modern consoles, it's that they don't make 'em like they used to. Treat them as if they were made of diamond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinehollow Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 If I may ask, what is the point of this box called Nerf case ? Is it a protection ? Just a box ?It's made by Nerf.My friend has/had one for his DS.With it on,he dropped it from the balcony in his old house,which was crazy-high (his yard sloped downwards) onto a rock and it was perfectly okay.So,if you do end up getting one,you don't really have to worry about it breaking again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Wesker Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Computer won't let me quote, but my 3DS broke in a sense that games couldn't get into it any more. Shipped it off, took 3 weeks for it to return, and it was a totally new 3DS they shipped, different bar-code and everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fateborn Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 (edited) ...Are you me from another universe? Edit: Exactly same 3DS edition, exactly same location of fracture, exact same function. Edit: Proof Too bizarre. Edited May 21, 2015 by Fateborn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.Leu Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 (edited) A brand, new, 3DS given for free.I wonder if I could have that. Edited May 21, 2015 by B.Leu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elieson Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 ...Are you me from another universe? Edit: Exactly same 3DS edition, exactly same location of fracture, exact same function. Edit: Proof Too bizarre. Dude did you just take a pic of my 3DS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.Leu Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 (edited) How the heck did you guys managed to do that ? Is the 3DS really that easy to break ?Geez, now I'll be even more paranoid with my 3DS XI. Edited May 21, 2015 by B.Leu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonlitSonata Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 This thread makes me paranoid because I'm going to be doing a lot of travelling with my FE edition 3DS over the next month and I don't want a thing to happen to it. I don't want to get a NERF case though because I like being able to see the design on the front when I pull it out to play... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fateborn Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 How the heck did you guys managed to do that ? Is the 3DS really that easy to break ? Geez, now I'll be even more paranoid with my 3DS XI. It's easy to break if it's fallen into ground hinge first. Falling out of coat pocket sucks, couldn't sit with it in my pants pocket so I put it in my coat until i got up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just call me AL Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 (edited) At least yours breaking had a reason for happening. Mine just happened to break for no reason at all! 3DS XL, before anyone asks. And I suspect the locking mechanism might have had something to do with it. Edited May 21, 2015 by Just call me AL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djing Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 ...Are you me from another universe? Edit: Exactly same 3DS edition, exactly same location of fracture, exact same function. Edit: Proof Too bizarre. 100% identical to my 3ds problem. Did you sneak in to my house to take that photo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fateborn Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 100% identical to my 3ds problem. Did you sneak in to my house to take that photo? Maybe. Did I sneak into your? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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