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Nintendo DS Lite: Why won't my son's Nintendo DS read any games?

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:41:48 -0700

No matter what DS game we put in, it won't read the game. Nothing happens.

⟐ Commented марта 04, 2026 at 21:41 GMT-7

Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1537: Why won't my controller turn on?

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 14:46:35 -0700

Sometimes the Xbox One controller will not turn on, even after replacing or recharging the batteries.

⟐ Commented июля 04, 2022 at 14:46 GMT-7

PlayStation 3: Why won't my PS3 read discs?

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 08:52:56 -0700

I got my PS3 in February of 2008. About four or five months ago it stopped reading discs. Neither Blu-Ray nor DVD are recognized—the drive never spins up. Everything else seems to work fine.

⟐ Commented января 14, 2025 at 8:52 GMT-7

Nintendo Wii: Controller will not sync with Wii

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 15:25:22 -0700

Does anyone know what the problem might be?

⟐ Commented сентября 13, 2025 at 15:25 GMT-7

Xbox One: Why won't my console sync button work?

Tue, 27 May 2025 22:04:57 -0700

Over time my sync button on the left side if my console worked but now it's gone. When I press the button on the left side it makes a ding noise but the console symbol suppose to blink indicates in trying to sync. My controllers work when I press it but not the console button. I have to play with my controllers wired but I really need help with this to have it fixed. I tried hard reset and everything so I assume its an issue inside the console.

⟐ Commented мая 27, 2025 at 22:04 GMT-7

Xbox One S: Why is my Xbox one s turning off after turning it on

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 09:08:06 -0700

So when I turn on my Xbox then about 4-7 seconds it turn off? I’m think it’s something with the motherboard or the power supply this started about a week ago and had my Xbox over a year now.

⟐ Commented августа 22, 2025 at 9:08 GMT-7

PlayStation 3: How can I fix my PS3 controller?

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 17:08:59 -0700

I woke up this morning and my PS3 controller isn't working. It was working last night and charging all night long. There seemed to be something sticky on it (no idea what it might be.) I took the controller apart and cleaned it, and the sticky stuff only seemed to be on the buttons, not on the motherboard. I tried resetting it and changing the battery, and it still won't work. I've fixed small issues on PS3 controllers many times before. but this one I can't seem to figure out.

I was wondering if anyone knows exactly which part of the motherboard or other parts in the controller that make the power turn on? I was also thinking that it may be the PS button, but I don't know what's inside the controller that makes the PS button work either. So any advice would be helpful! Thanks.

⟐ Commented ноября 27, 2023 at 17:08 GMT-7

DualShock 4: My left analog stick moves down alone? what should I do?

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:21:12 -0700

my left analog stick moves down alone? what should I do?

control already open but not found the problem

⟐ Commented марта 18, 2024 at 4:21 GMT-7

PlayStation 3 Slim: Why does Playstation 3 slim shut down seconds after start up.?

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 20:18:02 -0700

Ok. Plugging the cord into the wall brings up the red stand-by light. Pressing the power button you can hear the fan start up for a moment, then about 5 seconds later it shuts down. Red stand-by light disappears. Must unplug, then plug cord back into outlet for red light to reappear. I have bought a Power Supply Unit but that did not fix it. I do believe it was a different model then the one that was in it if that matters. Is it the power cord? The Power Supply? The Power Ribbon? Please help so desperate :(

⟐ Commented ноября 07, 2025 at 20:18 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Why is my PS4 controller acting on its own?

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:12:33 -0700

My PS4 controller seems to act on its own whenever I try to navigate anywhere and it goes in all different directions instead of going where I want it to go, I don't know if it's broken or if it's a technical issue inside.

⟐ Commented декабря 23, 2025 at 6:12 GMT-7

Nintendo 3DS: How do I fix my 3DS Error Problem?

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 18:24:07 -0700

When I turn my 3DS on after about a minute or so it will say "An error has occurred. Hold down the POWER Button to turn off the power, then turn it on and try again. For help, visit support.nintendo.com."

I have checked the website and tried to turn it off and on several times, but nothing seems to be working. I believe I know what caused it, while reaching for something I knocked my 3DS off of my desk maybe 2.5-3 feet. Anyone know whats wrong and how to fix it?

⟐ Commented марта 09, 2025 at 18:24 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Water damaged, PS4 controller, how to diagnose and repair?

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:01:34 -0700

After a late night I stupidly deposited my PS4 controller on top of the dishes in my sink. The next day after looking all over for the controller, to my dismay, I noticed it perched atop my dishes. As I removed it small droplets escaped from the PS button and L/R handles. I waited until it dried sufficiently. Then I plugged it back into the HDMI charging cord. I waited a while since there was no light showing residual charge.

I turned my console on and could not get the PS button to respond, thereby barring me from its use. After charging it for a while, a blue light flickered on and off intermittently. Is there someway I could salvage my controller?

⟐ Commented июля 24, 2025 at 10:01 GMT-7

Nintendo DSi: Why won't my DSi turn on?

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 19:59:10 -0700

My DSi was working just fine and I was playing my Pokemon White Version 2 game in Pokestar Studios when I closed my DSi and it turned off! I pressed the power button and held the power button, but it wouldn't turn on. After a while, it turned on but it went to a black screen without a yellow light. Now what?

⟐ Commented января 04, 2022 at 19:59 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Where can I buy Left and right Daughter Board?

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:54:50 -0700

My Steam Deck fell down, from 80cm onto carpet but it was enough to destroy both R1 and L1 Shoulder Buttons. They snapped right from the daughter board, ripping the traces. No way to solder them back on.

Now I need a new left and right daughter Board but this part seems not to be sold as replacement. Since it was the first to break from a little drop, I imagine more people would need this soon.

⟐ Answered февраля 06, 2026 at 9:54 GMT-7

PlayStation 4: My hdmi port is broken and needs repair

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 01:00:12 -0700

I just want to know how much it would cost to get my hdmi port replaced before I send it in.

⟐ Commented декабря 30, 2019 at 1:00 GMT-7

PlayStation 4: Cannot Insert Discs to PS4

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 07:39:06 -0700

I'm assuming what's pictured is the guard raised to keep the disc in the optical drive when one is inserted.

Utilizing the manual release did not lower it.

Resetting the device in safe mode did not resolve the issue.

Am I correct in assuming this is what keeps the disc in the drive?

Any idea on a manual reset? I can press it down but it pops right back up.

Sorry for the blurry image. If you can make out the black plastic guard that's what I'm referring to.

UPDATE

One of the rollers came out of place which caused the guard to remain up.

New issue - it will not "accept" a disc. I can now insert the disc but it will not auto feed. I can use the manual eject screw to insert/remove the disc but it will not read. I've tried different tightness and it seems to try to spin the disc at a certain point (with lots of noise) but fails to read it.

if the system is powered on with the disc partially inserted the system appears to be cable of ejecting it.* The eject button no longer responds...

⟐ Commented февраля 22, 2026 at 7:39 GMT-7

PlayStation 3: three beeps and red flashing light

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 15:56:12 -0700

Hey everyone,

My playstation turns on for about 2 seconds, then beeps 3 times and I get a red flashing light.

Does anyone have any ides on how to fix this.

Thanks

⟐ Commented ноября 15, 2025 at 15:56 GMT-7

Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1537: My controller constantly wants to keep moving up

Mon, 15 May 2023 05:05:59 -0700

When I turn on my Xbox the controller wants to move up the screen constantly and wont stop its a struggle to try to scroll down on anything or play a game.

⟐ Commented мая 15, 2023 at 5:05 GMT-7

PlayStation 3 Super Slim: ps3 wont read disk

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 00:09:36 -0700

hi everyone my ps3 super slim wont read any disk when i put a disk in it makes a few click sounds then like a engine rev, i can tell i spins the disk i put in but not 360 what Im saying is it spins ones then stops and i does not show that the disk is in i do not know why its doing this but two days ago it work fine then today i turn it on and what do you know. oh and its only two years old i got it in late 2012 everything else works on the ps3 i just hate to buy a new one because im high ranks online in most of my games gta5 bf4 gt6 bo2 ect

⟐ Answered октября 02, 2021 at 0:09 GMT-7

DualShock 3: Why does my controller randomly presses buttons?

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 01:10:53 -0700

Whenever I play a game the controller justs starts choosing options that match the buttons out of nowhere without them being pressed. For Example I'll play call of duty and all of the sudden I'll start switching weapons or shooting without me pressing the button.

⟐ Commented сентября 04, 2023 at 1:10 GMT-7