#Starting up my old 3DS (charging problem)

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undone sable
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I’ve wanted to get my switch up and running again. It’s been around 5 years since I last touched it and I figured id try to do something with it. But it won’t charge. My charger only gets so far in and I can get it in further with a push but I don’t feel like I should be pushing it😅.

so is it charging and I just need to wait for the light to turn on or is there something else I should do. (or is it fried?)

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bold prism
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your switch?

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this is a 3ds server

gleaming blade
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Try another charger

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Is the charger sticking out when you insert it?

undone sable
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I’ll show you a pic

undone sable
bold prism
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oh ok

undone sable
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Is it also worth noting that I haven’t charged it in a few years

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Does that effect the battery

bold prism
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the port might be dusty

undone sable
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I tried blowing in it

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What else could I try

bold prism
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blowing in it usually isnt a good idea because it is still humid and might make it worse

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you could try an air blower (really basic fix and it probably wont work but still, lets see what it does)

undone sable
undone sable
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I came to the conclusion that it’s not the right charger

gleaming blade
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Check if theres any dirt stuck in there

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There night be some compacted dirt that compressed air cant get out

undone sable
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I fixed it