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| {{Infobox homebrew
| | This guide is to test the integrity of your 3DS's RAM. |
| | title = 3ds_hw_test
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| | for3ds = 1
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| | developers = aspargas2
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| | github = aspargas2/3ds_hw_test
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| | version = v0.1.0-alpha
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| | releasedate = 2023-10-28
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| '''3ds_hw_test''' is a <code>.firm</code> application that tests a 3DS console's RAM for errors. There are plans to expand the test so it checks more types of hardware, but so far these plans are entirely a work-in-progress.
| | ==Instructions== |
| | ===What you need=== |
| | *[[3DS:luma3DS|Luma3DS]] or [[3DS:fastboot3DS|fastboot3DS]] Custom firmware installed on your console |
| | *the latest release of [https://github.com/aspargas2/3ds_hw_test/releases/download/v0.1.0-alpha/3ds_hw_test.firm 3ds_hw_test] |
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| The test will take roughly 30 minutes on the Original 3DS, 3DS XL and 2DS, and roughly 45 minutes on the New 3DS, New 3DS XL and New 2DS XL.
| | === Hardware test === |
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| == Instructions ==
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| === What You Need ===
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| * [[3DS:boot9strap|boot9strap]], [[3DS:GodMode9|GodMode9]] or [[3DS:fastboot3DS|fastboot3DS]] installed to FIRM partition(s), or a [[3ds-guide:ntrboot.html|ntrboot]] compatible flashcart
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| * [[3DS:Luma3DS|Luma3DS]]' <code>boot.firm</code> on the root of your SD card
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| * The latest release of {{GitHub|aspargas2/3ds_hw_test/releases|3ds_hw_test}} (the <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> file)
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| === Section I - Hardware Test === | |
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| |-|boot9strap= | | |-|Luma3DS= |
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| <span> | | <span> |
| # Power off your console | | #Place <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> on the root of your SD card |
| # Insert your SD card into your computer
| | #rename <code>boot.firm</code> to <code>luma.firm</code> |
| # Copy <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to the root of your SD card
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| # Rename <code>boot.firm</code> to <code>luma.firm</code> | |
| # Rename <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to <code>boot.firm</code> | | # Rename <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to <code>boot.firm</code> |
| # Reinsert the SD card into your console | | #Turn on your 3DS |
| # Power on the console without pressing any other buttons
| | #Press any button to start the test |
| # Press any button to start the test | | #The test will take up to 45 minutes, when it's done press any button to turn it off, then open the newly generated <code>HWTEST.LOG</code> file on the SD card in a text editor |
| # When the test finishes, press any button to power off your console and insert your SD into your computer | | #Scroll down to the end, and look at the number of errors |
| # Open the newly generated <code>sd:/HWTEST.LOG</code> file in a text editor, then scroll to the end and look at the line that says <code>[ARM11] Done. ___ total errors detected.</code>
| | #*If the number is 0 your console's RAM is not the issue |
| #* If the number on this line is 0, your console's RAM is not the issue | | #*If the number is more than 0, your console's RAM is dying and you need to replace the motherboard |
| #* If the number on this line is not 0, your console's RAM is dying and you need to either repair or replace the motherboard | | #Delete <code>boot.firm</code> and rename <code>luma.firm</code> to <code>boot.firm</code> |
| # Delete <code>boot.firm</code> and rename <code>luma.firm</code> to <code>boot.firm</code> | |
| </span> | | </span> |
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| |-|fastboot3DS= | | |-|fastboot3DS= |
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| <span>
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| # Power off your console
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| # Insert your SD card into your computer
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| # Copy <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to the root of your SD card
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| # Reinsert the SD card into your console
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| # Power on the console while holding {{B|HOME}} to enter the fastboot3DS menu
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| # Select <code>[+]Boot from file...</code> -> <code>sdmc:</code> -> <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code>
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| # Press any button to start the test
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| # When the test finishes, press any button to power off your console and insert your SD into your computer
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| # Open the newly generated <code>sd:/HWTEST.LOG</code> file in a text editor, then scroll to the end and look at the line that says <code>[ARM11] Done. ___ total errors detected.</code>
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| #* If the number on this line is 0, your console's RAM is not the issue
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| #* If the number on this line is not 0, your console's RAM is dying and you need to either repair or replace the motherboard
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| </span>
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| |-|ntrboot=
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| {{warning|text=If you do not have a flashcart compatible with ntrboot, choose a different option.}}
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| <span>
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| # Ensure you already have a flashcart with ntrboot flashed. If you haven't flashed your flashcart with ntrboot yet, refer to [https://3ds.hacks.guide/ntrboot this page]
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| # Power off your console
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| # Insert your SD card into your computer
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| # Copy <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to the root of your SD card
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| # Rename <code>boot.firm</code> to <code>luma.firm</code>
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| # Rename <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to <code>boot.firm</code>
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| # Reinsert the SD card into your console
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| # Insert the flashcart flashed with ntrboot into your console
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| # Put the magnet into position to trigger the lid sensor. Refer to [https://i.imgur.com/5e3lKe2.png this image for reference]
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| #* Note, 2DS users will not need a magnet, as their device cannot physically fold. Instead, move the sleep switch to the right
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| # Press and hold {{Key press|START|SELECT|X}}, then briefly press and hold the power button for 2 to 3 seconds
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| # Your console should now be booted into 3ds_hw_test
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| #* If it did not boot and instead booted into the HOME Menu or turned off immediately, power off your console and try again. You may need a few attempts to get the magnet positioning correct
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| # Press any button to start the test
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| # When the test finishes, press any button to power off your console and insert your SD into your computer
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| # Open the newly generated <code>sd:/HWTEST.LOG</code> file in a text editor, then scroll to the end and look at the line that says <code>[ARM11] Done. ___ total errors detected.</code>
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| #* If the number on this line is 0, your console's RAM is not the issue
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| #* If the number on this line is not 0, your console's RAM is dying and you need to either repair or replace the motherboard
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| # Delete <code>boot.firm</code> and rename <code>luma.firm</code> to <code>boot.firm</code>
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| </span>
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| |-|GodMode9=
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| {{warning|text=This section only applies to consoles with GodMode9 installed into FIRM0/1.}}
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| <span>
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| # Power off your console
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| # Insert your SD card into your computer
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| # Copy <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to the <code>sd:/gm9/payloads</code> folder of your SD card
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| # Reinsert the SD card into your console
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| # Power on the console while holding {{Key press|R|LEFT}} to enter the GodMode9 bootloader menu
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| # Select <code>Select payload...</code> -> <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code>
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| # Press any button to start the test
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| # When the test finishes, press any button to power off your console and insert your SD into your computer
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| # Open the newly generated <code>sd:/HWTEST.LOG</code> file in a text editor, then scroll to the end and look at the line that says <code>[ARM11] Done. ___ total errors detected.</code>
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| #* If the number on this line is 0, your console's RAM is not the issue
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| #* If the number on this line is not 0, your console's RAM is dying and you need to either repair or replace the motherboard.
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| </span>
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| |-|Luma3DS chainloader=
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| <span> | | <span> |
| # Power off the console and insert your SD card into your computer | | #Place <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> in the root of your SD card |
| # Copy <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to <code>sd:/luma/payloads</code>
| | #Turn on your 3DS while holding {{B|HOME}} to enter the fastboot3DS menu |
| # Reinsert the SD card into your console
| | #Select <code>[+]Boot from file...</code> -> <code>sdmc:</code> -> <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> |
| # Power on the console while holding {{B|START}} to open Luma3DS chainloader | | #Press any button to start the test |
| #* If you dont see Luma3DS chainloader, follow [[3dsguide:restoring-updating-cfw.html|Restoring / Updating CFW]] and try again | | #The test will take up to 45 minutes, when it's done press any button to turn it off, then open the newly generated <code>HWTEST.LOG</code> file on the SD card in a text editor |
| #* If you still don't see it follow the boot9strap tab above instead
| | #Scroll down to the end, and look at the number of errors |
| # Select <code>3ds_hw_test</code>
| | #*If the number is 0 your console's RAM is not the issue |
| # Press any button to start the test | | #*If the number is more than 0, your console's RAM is dying and you need to replace the motherboard |
| # When the test finishes, press any button to power off your console and insert your SD into your computer | |
| # Open the newly generated <code>sd:/HWTEST.LOG</code> file in a text editor, then scroll to the end and look at the line that says <code>[ARM11] Done. ___ total errors detected.</code>
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| #* If the number on this line is 0, your console's RAM is not the issue | |
| #* If the number on this line is not 0, your console's RAM is dying and you need to either repair or replace the motherboard | |
| </span> | | </span> |
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| </tabber> | | </tabber> |
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| [[Category:Nintendo 3DS troubleshooting]]
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