My 3DS is dead.

[quote name='chris888222' post='3675026' date='May 30 2011, 12:27 PM']Rice is kinda expensive in the US though. [/quote]

Sure beats paying $250 for a new 3DS.

And I don't remember it being THAT expensive. When money's a bit low my dad used to just make rice-based dishes because it was cheap.

[quote name='Guild McCommunist' post='3675028' date='May 30 2011, 12:28 PM'][quote name='chris888222' post='3675026' date='May 30 2011, 12:27 PM']Rice is kinda expensive in the US though. [/quote]

Sure beats paying $250 for a new 3DS.

And I don't remember it being THAT expensive. When money's a bit low my dad used to just make rice-based dishes because it was cheap.
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Nah not so expensive here in Holland. I have enough rice in house right now.

Lets wait for my father when he comes home from work.

Referring to pics; will it help to get most of it out of my screen?

[quote name='chris888222' post='3675026' date='May 30 2011, 07:27 AM']Rice is kinda expensive in the US though. [/quote]
Really? I never thought it was expensive and I live in the US.

[quote name='machomuu' post='3675224' date='May 30 2011, 09:39 PM'][quote name='chris888222' post='3675026' date='May 30 2011, 07:27 AM']Rice is kinda expensive in the US though. [/quote]
Really? I never thought it was expensive and I live in the US.
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Compared to Singapore that is...

Well, still affordable though. I prefer bread! Am I turning into a white!?

Get in in an airing cupboard for a few days to get all the water out of it. Then take it back where you got it, say its messed up and demand a refund.
Make sure all the waters gone and they'll give you a replacement. Just say theres a problem with the software.

I thought you fixed it cos you changed your message... , something about zelda

[quote name='30084pm' post='3675240' date='May 30 2011, 02:48 PM']I thought you fixed it cos you changed your message... , something about zelda[/quote]

nah it has changed again. My top screen if fucked. There are photos from it somewhere.

[quote name='chris888222' post='3675026' date='May 30 2011, 12:27 PM']Rice is kinda expensive in the US though. [/quote]

Buy a bag of 3DS' instead?

[quote name='Lightning' post='3675250' date='May 30 2011, 02:56 PM'][quote name='30084pm' post='3675240' date='May 30 2011, 02:48 PM']I thought you fixed it cos you changed your message... , something about zelda[/quote]

nah it has changed again. My top screen if fucked. There are photos from it somewhere.
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Yeah i found the pictures you were talking about. At least it's playable...? Hopefully it can sustain you until you can buy a replacement

[quote name='30084pm' post='3675282' date='May 30 2011, 03:18 PM'][quote name='Lightning' post='3675250' date='May 30 2011, 02:56 PM'][quote name='30084pm' post='3675240' date='May 30 2011, 02:48 PM']I thought you fixed it cos you changed your message... , something about zelda[/quote]

nah it has changed again. My top screen if fucked. There are photos from it somewhere.
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Yeah i found the pictures you were talking about. At least it's playable...? Hopefully it can sustain you until you can buy a replacement
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I will use rice so it will absorb the water out of the screen hopefully.

But it is playable. ^^ Colors are screwed but I can play on it!

[quote name='sprogurt' post='3675279' date='May 30 2011, 03:16 PM'][quote name='chris888222' post='3675026' date='May 30 2011, 12:27 PM']Rice is kinda expensive in the US though. [/quote]

Buy a bag of 3DS' instead?
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ROFL XD


I have a question to anyone. The sun is shining heavily. Should I lay it in the sun without battery in it? I don´t know it it would be handy. it gets hot for sure we have a sort of tropical day here.

^ Looks like you'll be enjoying Zelda after all

[quote name='30084pm' post='3675289' date='May 30 2011, 03:24 PM']^ Looks like you'll be enjoying Zelda after all [/quote]

:3 indeed!

yeah except that it could die at any moment.

New pic.

it looks worse...

We have like several big jars of rice, being indian and all. Too bad you're no way near me

[quote name='30084pm' post='3675299' date='May 30 2011, 03:30 PM']it looks worse...

We have like several big jars of rice, being indian and all. Too bad you're no way near me [/quote]

I am not the only one who thinks its worse!!

Between I have rice enough here.

Damn my dad isn´t at home yet. >.<

Saved my mii as QR code ^^

Also I think Ill buy a second 3DS from a second hand marketplace(http://marktplaats.nl) So Ill have this one as backup.

[quote name='Lightning' post='3675287' date='May 30 2011, 04:22 PM']I have a question to anyone. The sun is shining heavily. Should I lay it in the sun without battery in it? I don´t know it it would be handy. it gets hot for sure we have a sort of tropical day here.[/quote]

I wouldn't, I have a feeling it'd just warp the plastic or fry the components if it's outside too long. Just stick to the rice and/or keep it in an area where it can air out.

[quote name='Guild McCommunist' post='3675316' date='May 30 2011, 03:41 PM'][quote name='Lightning' post='3675287' date='May 30 2011, 04:22 PM']I have a question to anyone. The sun is shining heavily. Should I lay it in the sun without battery in it? I don´t know it it would be handy. it gets hot for sure we have a sort of tropical day here.[/quote]

I wouldn't, I have a feeling it'd just warp the plastic or fry the components if it's outside too long. Just stick to the rice and/or keep it in an area where it can air out.
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^^ thanks! Aired; is a fan good too?

Also how much of the damage I would be able to restore to normal?

[quote name='Lightning' post='3675320' date='May 30 2011, 04:43 PM'][quote name='Guild McCommunist' post='3675316' date='May 30 2011, 03:41 PM'][quote name='Lightning' post='3675287' date='May 30 2011, 04:22 PM']I have a question to anyone. The sun is shining heavily. Should I lay it in the sun without battery in it? I don´t know it it would be handy. it gets hot for sure we have a sort of tropical day here.[/quote]

I wouldn't, I have a feeling it'd just warp the plastic or fry the components if it's outside too long. Just stick to the rice and/or keep it in an area where it can air out.
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^^ thanks! Aired; is a fan good too?
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I think a fan on low or something would help. I mean my friends have just stuck to the rice trick personally, I'd air it out afterwards if the problem persists.

[quote name='Lightning' post='3675296' date='May 30 2011, 04:28 PM'][quote name='30084pm' post='3675289' date='May 30 2011, 03:24 PM']^ Looks like you'll be enjoying Zelda after all [/quote]

:3 indeed!

yeah except that it could die at any moment.

New pic.
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AFAIK, the 3D screen has different layers. Are you sure your dad dried the other layers?

[quote name='TechnoWorm' post='3675323' date='May 30 2011, 03:46 PM'][quote name='Lightning' post='3675296' date='May 30 2011, 04:28 PM'][quote name='30084pm' post='3675289' date='May 30 2011, 03:24 PM']^ Looks like you'll be enjoying Zelda after all [/quote]

:3 indeed!

yeah except that it could die at any moment.

New pic.
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AFAIK, the 3D screen has different layers. Are you sure your dad dried the other layers?
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Nothing is dried yet. Ill do tonight when my dad is at home.

I am an electronics technician, and i have repaired at least 4 devices that were water soaked (one ipod that did a complete washing cycle) 2 phones, 2 ipods. One ipod was even repaired over 6 months later, and luckily battery was still good.

Open the device completely, grab a toothbrush ( a clean one) and use isoprophyl alcohol. Wet the toothbrush with alcohol, and gently scrub the ENTIRE pcb (printed circuit board). Gently is a key word here. There might be a little piece of cloth/paper on top of the mic, remove it and blow inside, in case water accumulated. You want to remove all stains (usually white) from the board.

Alcohol will evaporate quickly let it dry a few mins, reassemble and hope for the best.

If you tried turning it on while wet, there is a good chance you destroyed the fuses though, to replace them , you will need someone with soldering skills. There is no harm if you try to turn it on with burned fuses, it will just not work.

You can test the fuses with a continuity meter (a multimeter set to resistance) if there is no continuity from one side to another, the fuses are dead. (I think there are 2 in a 3ds, at least there are in a DSi) Unfortunately , i cannot tell you where they are, i do not own a 3ds, but google sure can help you there.

Most devices can survive water damage. Especially little gadgets because most of their parts inside are sealed (capacitors) unlike bigger electronics, where the capacitors could absorb water, and need to be change as they can't dry the way they are built.

Good luck