Let me preface by saying my warranty has expired 3 months ago, and I take pretty good care of my DS lite or so I thought. My Ds screen goes white if i touch the touchscreen's bottom half. Some Darker colored objects in the game will still vaguely show up. (So it doesn't turn completely white) Its like something is jacking up the contrast. When it will sometimes go back to normal, otherwise I found lightly pressing the DS at the very bottom can fix it temporarily. Can someone tell me what is the problem is in an attempt to fix it? It should be cheaper than buying a new DS. I seen a few videos on youtube, and priced parts at a website. Hoping for some semi-expert advice to steer me in the right direction.
I think the screen has reached its limit. Just as suggestion, it would be better if you change it, and see what happens.
It seems to trigger only near the bottom 1/3 of the bottom segment of the DS. (basically below the direction and ABXY buttons. I have been using a rumble pack.. Could something have vibrated loose? Sorry I guess I should have been more clear in my original post.
Maybe something is loose. I also have the problem, and I'm sure that's the cause, but haven't been able to repair it (don't have the tools).
Yes it still turns white when I play a GBA game in the slot. It will also do it in the Orignal DS menu area on boot up. I believe its purely mechanical and not software. However on further review, IT seems the Bigger GBA cartridge helps, as it does it ALOT less. (perhaps its something in the general bottom area of the DS?) Post Merge: [time]1263399364[/time] I also want to thank everyone who posted, posting, and will post in this forum. Thank you for your help, advice, and expertise it is greatly appreciated.
Well Hello There, The problem seems to be with the backlight. This is a straight forward fix. You will need: A Tri Wing Screwdriver (Buy at: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Tri-Wing-Screwdriver-for-Nintendo-DS-%2f-DS-LITE-%2f-WII_W0QQitemZ230351460654QQcmdZViewItem?rvr_id=&rvr_id=&cguid=288810591260a0e204670147fffc7504 ) A Replacement backlight (Buy At: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DS-LITE-TFT-LCD-BOTTOM-SCREEN-BACK-LIGHT-UK-SELLER_W0QQitemZ290328787024QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_VideoGames_VideoGameAccessories_VideoGameAccessories_JN?hash=item4398f1b850 ) They come to around £13. Next go to http://site.powergamingparts.com/RepairNdsl.html or for a video tutorial to: Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9_KX52tfSY Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QNQH-8MXI4 for further instrucions.
