Care and Maintenance of Portable Systems
While portable systems are designed for durability, they still remain
complex electronic devices. As such, care needs to be taken with how
they are handled. The following are tips to care for your system:
- Cleaning a dirty screen
If the screen on your portable system (including either screen of
a Nintendo DS system) has visible smudges, fingerprints, or other foreign
material, you can clean it by using a soft clean cloth such as a
lens or eyeglass cleaning cloth.
(If you have noticed that the lower
screen on your Nintendo DS has pieces of foreign material, such
as crumbs, wedged between the housing and the screen, click on the system you have for specific troubleshooting steps. Note that this does not apply to Nintendo DS Lite,Nintendo DSi, or Nintendo DSi XL.)
To clean a dirty screen:
(If you are using a Game Boy micro, and the screen below the faceplate needs to be cleaned, you will need to remove the faceplate first. Click here for directions.)
- Slightly dampen a corner of the cloth with water and wipe
off the screens to loosen any dirt or foreign material.
- Using a dry portion of the same cloth, wipe the screens to
dry them and finish the cleaning process.
- If needed repeat the process more than once.
Please note: Protective screen covers can lower
the sensitivity of the Nintendo DS touch screen. They may also
damage screens as they can leave behind a residue that may be
difficult to clean.
- Minimize direct impact to the system
Your portable system should never be left anywhere where it could
get hit, dropped, or banged around (e.g., in a backpack). While
well protected, the sophisticated screens and internal components
can be damaged by direct physical impact. An extra protective carrying
case can often help prevent problems related to impact damage. Many
times the initial damage is not noticeable to the naked eye, but
over time (like a small chip in a windshield), a crack, line, or
more damage can appear.
- Avoid exposing the battery to liquids
The rechargeable lithium ion batteries featured in most newer portable
devices are very sensitive to moisture. If the battery is exposed
to liquids, it will be permanently damaged.
If your rechargeable Nintendo handheld product has been exposed to liquids,
use the links below for troubleshooting and repair information: