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Community => Chatboard => Topic started by: Vaati on January 17, 2007, 01:24:21 PM

Title: my DS's touchscreen isn't working!
Post by: Vaati on January 17, 2007, 01:24:21 PM
I don't know what my sister did to it, but now the touchscreen on my DS doesn't work and I can't play any games on it!  :'(
Title: Re:my DS's touchscreen isn't working!
Post by: darkphantomime on January 17, 2007, 03:03:41 PM
Try cleaning it with alcohol and using the stylus. Use cotton balls to clean it, wipe carefully...

But I don't have a DS so I wouldn't know...
Title: Re:my DS's touchscreen isn't working!
Post by: Vaati on January 17, 2007, 03:15:37 PM
Are you sure it's a good idea to get it wet, though?
Title: Re:my DS's touchscreen isn't working!
Post by: JDog on January 17, 2007, 03:21:49 PM
Oh, thats odd, I'd be able to figure it out better if I was actually there.
Title: Re:my DS's touchscreen isn't working!
Post by: Hi no Seijin on January 17, 2007, 03:22:00 PM
Not sure if this will help or not, but I quote from the Health and Safety Precautions Booklet:  "If the Nintendo DS comes into contact with liquids, wipe clean with a soft, slightly damp cloth (use water only)."
Title: Re:my DS's touchscreen isn't working!
Post by: Vaati on January 17, 2007, 03:49:26 PM
I'll just take it to Best Buy or something. Maybe they can see what's wrong.
Title: Re:my DS's touchscreen isn't working!
Post by: Rev Rabies on January 17, 2007, 03:51:40 PM
3 steps:

1.put in box

2.take box to store

3.get new ds
Title: Re:my DS's touchscreen isn't working!
Post by: Hi no Seijin on January 17, 2007, 03:51:56 PM
Eh, I would go to either EB Games or Gamestop since they actually specialize in video games, but that's just me.
Title: Re:my DS's touchscreen isn't working!
Post by: darkphantomime on January 17, 2007, 03:52:59 PM
Using rubbing alcohol does not mean getting it wet. Actually, alcohol can dry pretty fast, so its not gonna get that wet. If you use water on the other hand...

I use rubbing alcohol all the time when cleaning things. Maybe it'll work, just a wee bit on some cotton or tissue.
Title: Re:my DS's touchscreen isn't working!
Post by: MasterKeyX on January 17, 2007, 05:06:19 PM
My DS is broken as well. The battery refuses to charge. Can anyone help me with this!! It's really annyoing to remove the battery and charge it every time i wanna play!
Title: Re:my DS's touchscreen isn't working!
Post by: bgrugby on January 17, 2007, 05:31:22 PM
Ok for Vaati, you may want to try re-calibrating the touch screen from the options menu. It may just be screwed up so you may be able to fix it that way.

To MasterKey: simply buy a new battery for the DS, you can buy them at almost any store or even from Nintendo's online store. Everyone is going to need to do this eventually cause over time the battery loses life.
Title: Re:my DS's touchscreen isn't working!
Post by: darkphantomime on January 17, 2007, 05:40:15 PM
Bgrugby, I think you mean DS, not wii.
Title: Re:my DS's touchscreen isn't working!
Post by: bgrugby on January 17, 2007, 05:44:22 PM
Quote from: Darkphantomime on January 17, 2007, 05:40:15 PM
Bgrugby, I think you mean DS, not wii.

:o Opps, I guess I have been so used to writing Wii lately that it was instinct. Ok changed it.
Title: Re:my DS's touchscreen isn't working!
Post by: MasterKeyX on January 17, 2007, 05:50:21 PM
No, i mean, you get a new battery, it runs out, and then you cant charge it....ever. The charging mechanism is broken!
Title: Re:my DS's touchscreen isn't working!
Post by: bgrugby on January 17, 2007, 05:57:27 PM
Quote from: MasterKey on January 17, 2007, 05:50:21 PM
No, i mean, you get a new battery, it runs out, and then you cant charge it....ever. The charging mechanism is broken!

Did you try another charger as well?
Title: Re:my DS's touchscreen isn't working!
Post by: Gamefreak on January 17, 2007, 06:04:32 PM
I'll trade my cracked top screen for your broken touch screen.
Title: Re:my DS's touchscreen isn't working!
Post by: MasterKeyX on January 18, 2007, 03:23:00 PM
Yep, no charger works, not even my friends. :'(
Title: Re:my DS's touchscreen isn't working!
Post by: Vaati on January 18, 2007, 04:54:52 PM
Quote from: bgrugby on January 17, 2007, 05:31:22 PM
Ok for Vaati, you may want to try re-calibrating the touch screen from the options menu. It may just be screwed up so you may be able to fix it that way.

To MasterKey: simply buy a new battery for the DS, you can buy them at almost any store or even from Nintendo's online store. Everyone is going to need to do this eventually cause over time the battery loses life.

I can't re-calibrate it because you can only do that with the touch screen and even if I try to tap the little red + nothing happens.
Title: Re:my DS's touchscreen isn't working!
Post by: bgrugby on January 18, 2007, 05:44:15 PM
Well hmm then you are probably going to have to send it to Nintendo for them to repair it. I guess that would depend though if you still have a warrenty on it otherwise it will cost about 75 dollars and you might as well just get a new DS.