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~~Has the battery life of your handheld drastically decreased? Or is your battery looking puffed up and swollen?~~

It ~~might~~ be time to replace ~~your battery~~.

==Is It Time to Replace Your Battery? ==

Is your handheld’s battery life drastically reduced, or is the battery swollen and puffed up? If so, it may be time to replace it. Swollen batteries must be replaced immediately and disposed of safely, as they pose a significant safety hazard and may explode.

'''~~Please read below~~ to ~~verify this is~~ the ~~case~~.'''

'''Follow these steps to determine if your battery needs replacing:'''

#Examine the battery for signs of swelling or expansion.

#Perform the spin test: Place the battery on a flat surface and try spinning it. If it spins easily, it may be deformed.

#Check for visible bulges or bumps on the battery's surface.

If your battery fails any of these checks, stop using the device immediately. Follow [https://www.ifixit.com/Wiki/What_to_do_with_a_swollen_battery iFixit's guide on safe battery disposal] for proper disposal instructions.

~~'''Bloating~~ / ~~Expanding Battery'''~~

==Jumpstarting a Non-Responsive Battery ==

If your device’s charging LED flashes or turns off after a few seconds, the battery may be recoverable through a jumpstart. Note that this method is meant to be performed on DS/2DS/3DS/GBASP batteries:

~~The first step~~ is to ~~verify your battery~~ is ~~safe to use~~.

# Plug in your charger to the device.

# Partially unplug the charger until you find the position where the orange charging LED briefly lights up. Practice finding this spot a few times to ensure consistency.

# Rapidly plug and unplug the charger the moment the orange LED goes out. Timing is critical; reinsert the charger immediately to keep the orange LED active.

# If the orange LED stays on, leave the device to charge fully. Check back after 5–10 minutes to ensure it is still charging.

~~Failing any of these questions~~, you ~~should look into battery replacement~~, ~~skipping~~ the ~~next steps~~.

'''Important Notes:'''

* If this method does not work after 10–20 attempts, the battery is likely no longer functional and will need to be replaced.

* If the LED turns off again during charging, you can attempt the process one more time. However, if the issue persists, replacing the battery is strongly recommended.

~~Do make sure to safely dispose of~~ your battery. ~~See [https://www.ifixit.com/Wiki/What_to_do_with_a_swollen_battery IFixit~~'s ~~guide]~~

==Battery Playtime Testing==

To verify whether your battery is losing efficiency, compare its playtime against the expected durations listed below. If your battery's runtime is significantly lower, it may need replacing.

1. ~~Is my device starting to expand or have a buldge?~~

'''Battery Testing Tools:'''

*[https://github.com/Core-2-Extreme/Battery_mark_for_3DS/releases/tag/v2.1.0 Battery Mark for 3DS]

2. ~~Is my battery able to easily spin when spun on a flat surface for an extended period of time?~~

'''Expected Playtimes (Approximate):'''

*'''3DS''': ~2h 34m 35s

*'''New 3DS''': ~2h 28m 18s

*'''New 3DS XL''': ~2h 30m 57s

*Other models (3DS XL, 2DS, Switch, DS): Playtime data TBD.

~~3. My battery has a buldge/ bump anywhere?~~

==Recommended Replacement Batteries==

For reliable and safe replacements, consider the following:

*'''DS/2DS/3DS/Switch Systems:''' Cameron Sino batteries. Available on eBay; avoid AliExpress, Amazon, or low-rated sellers to minimize the risk of counterfeit or low-quality products. Verify authenticity through [https://cameronsino.com/product-verification.html Cameron Sino’s Product Verification page].

*'''Game Boy Systems:''' Funnyplaying batteries are known for their high reliability and quality.

'''~~Jumpstart Method~~'''

'''Note:''' iFixit batteries are another option but have been reported to sometimes underperform in capacity or longevity, and in some cases, malfunction.

Is your ~~charging LED turning on, but turns off after a few seconds or flashing?~~

Always purchase from reputable sellers and dispose of your old battery safely!

~~If so, it may be able to be jumpstarted, see [[Guides/JumpStart-Method|JumpStart-Method]] to details.~~

~~'''Battery Playtime Testing'''~~

~~To verify you battery is getting bad or has worse playtime comparted to a new~~ battery~~, please run one of the following tests for your given device~~

~~- [https://github.com/Core-2-Extreme/Battery_mark_for_3DS/releases/tag/v2.1.0 3DS]~~

~~- 3DS: ~2h 34m 35s~~

~~- 3DS XL: TBD~~

~~- New 3DS: ~2h 28m 18s~~

~~- New 3DS XL: ~2h30m 57s~~

~~- 2DS: TBD~~

~~- New 2DS XL: TBD~~

~~- Switch~~

~~- Switch: TBD~~

~~- Switch v2: TBD~~

~~- Switch Lite: TBD~~

~~- Switch OLED: TBD~~

~~-[https://www.gamebrew.org/wiki/DS_Battery_Life_Timer DS]~~

~~- DS: TBD~~

~~- DS Lite: TBD~~

~~- DSI: TBD~~

~~- DSI XL: TBD~~

~~- Gameboy~~

~~- Gameboy Advance SP: TBD~~

~~- Gameboy Micro: TBD~~

~~{Device Battery suggestions}~~

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-Has the battery life of your handheld drastically decreased? Or is your battery looking puffed up and swollen?
+<templatestyles src="Entry_Stylesheet/style.css" />
-It might be time to replace your battery.
+==Is It Time to Replace Your Battery? ==
+Is your handheld’s battery life drastically reduced, or is the battery swollen and puffed up? If so, it may be time to replace it. Swollen batteries must be replaced immediately and disposed of safely, as they pose a significant safety hazard and may explode.
-'''Please read below to verify this is the case.'''
+'''Follow these steps to determine if your battery needs replacing:'''
+#Examine the battery for signs of swelling or expansion.
+#Perform the spin test: Place the battery on a flat surface and try spinning it. If it spins easily, it may be deformed.
+#Check for visible bulges or bumps on the battery's surface.
+If your battery fails any of these checks, stop using the device immediately. Follow [https://www.ifixit.com/Wiki/What_to_do_with_a_swollen_battery iFixit's guide on safe battery disposal] for proper disposal instructions.
-'''Bloating / Expanding Battery'''
+==Jumpstarting a Non-Responsive Battery ==
+If your device’s charging LED flashes or turns off after a few seconds, the battery may be recoverable through a jumpstart. Note that this method is meant to be performed on DS/2DS/3DS/GBASP batteries:
-The first step is to verify your battery is safe to use.
+# Plug in your charger to the device.
+# Partially unplug the charger until you find the position where the orange charging LED briefly lights up. Practice finding this spot a few times to ensure consistency.
+# Rapidly plug and unplug the charger the moment the orange LED goes out. Timing is critical; reinsert the charger immediately to keep the orange LED active.
+# If the orange LED stays on, leave the device to charge fully. Check back after 5–10 minutes to ensure it is still charging.
-Failing any of these questions, you should look into battery replacement, skipping the next steps.
+'''Important Notes:'''
+* If this method does not work after 10–20 attempts, the battery is likely no longer functional and will need to be replaced.
+* If the LED turns off again during charging, you can attempt the process one more time. However, if the issue persists, replacing the battery is strongly recommended.
-Do make sure to safely dispose of your battery. See [https://www.ifixit.com/Wiki/What_to_do_with_a_swollen_battery IFixit's guide]
+==Battery Playtime Testing==
+To verify whether your battery is losing efficiency, compare its playtime against the expected durations listed below. If your battery's runtime is significantly lower, it may need replacing.
-.  Is my device starting to expand or have a buldge?
+'''Battery Testing Tools:'''
+*[https://github.com/Core-2-Extreme/Battery_mark_for_3DS/releases/tag/v2.1.0 Battery Mark for 3DS]
-.  Is my battery able to easily spin when spun on a flat surface for an extended period of time?
+'''Expected Playtimes (Approximate):'''
+*'''3DS''': ~2h 34m 35s
+*'''New 3DS''': ~2h 28m 18s
+*'''New 3DS XL''': ~2h 30m 57s
+*Other models (3DS XL, 2DS, Switch, DS): Playtime data TBD.
-.  My battery has a buldge/ bump anywhere?
+==Recommended Replacement Batteries==
+For reliable and safe replacements, consider the following:
+*'''DS/2DS/3DS/Switch Systems:''' Cameron Sino batteries. Available on eBay; avoid AliExpress, Amazon, or low-rated sellers to minimize the risk of counterfeit or low-quality products. Verify authenticity through [https://cameronsino.com/product-verification.html Cameron Sino’s Product Verification page].
+*'''Game Boy Systems:''' Funnyplaying batteries are known for their high reliability and quality.
-'''Jumpstart Method'''
+'''Note:''' iFixit batteries are another option but have been reported to sometimes underperform in capacity or longevity, and in some cases, malfunction.
-Is your charging LED turning on, but turns off after a few seconds or flashing?
+Always purchase from reputable sellers and dispose of your old battery safely!
-If so, it may be able to be jumpstarted, see [[Guides/JumpStart-Method|JumpStart-Method]] to details.
-'''Battery Playtime Testing'''
-To verify you battery is getting bad or has worse playtime comparted to a new battery, please run one of the following tests for your given device
-- [https://github.com/Core-2-Extreme/Battery_mark_for_3DS/releases/tag/v2.1.0 3DS]
-- 3DS: ~2h 34m 35s
-- 3DS XL: TBD
-- New 3DS: ~2h 28m 18s
-- New 3DS XL: ~2h30m 57s
-- 2DS: TBD
-- New 2DS XL: TBD
-- Switch
-- Switch: TBD
-- Switch v2: TBD
-- Switch Lite: TBD
-- Switch OLED: TBD
--[https://www.gamebrew.org/wiki/DS_Battery_Life_Timer DS]
-- DS: TBD
-- DS Lite: TBD
-- DSI: TBD
-- DSI XL: TBD
-- Gameboy
-- Gameboy Advance SP: TBD
-- Gameboy Micro: TBD
-{Device Battery suggestions}