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| This guide is to test the integrity of your 3DS's RAM.
| | {{Infobox homebrew |
| | | title = 3ds_hw_test |
| | | for3ds = 1 |
| | | developers = aspargas2 |
| | | github = aspargas2/3ds_hw_test |
| | | version = v0.1.0-alpha |
| | | releasedate = 2023-10-28 |
| | }} |
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| ==Instructions==
| | '''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. |
| ===What you need===
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| *[[3DS:luma3DS|Luma3DS]] or [[3DS:fastboot3DS|fastboot3DS]] Custom firmware installed on your console
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| *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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| === Hardware test === | | 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. |
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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) |
| | * [[3DS:Luma3DS|Luma3DS]]' <code>boot.firm</code> on the root of your SD card |
| | * 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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| |-|Luma3DS= | | |-|boot9strap= |
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| <span> | | <span> |
| #Place <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> on the root of your SD card | | # Power off your console |
| #rename <code>boot.firm</code> to <code>luma.firm</code> | | # Insert your SD card into your computer |
| | # Copy <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to the root of your SD card |
| | # 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> |
| #Turn on your 3DS | | # Reinsert the SD card into your console |
| #Press any button to start the test | | # Power on the console without pressing any other buttons |
| #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 | | # Press any button to start the test |
| #Scroll down to the end, and look at the number of errors
| | # When the test finishes, press any button to power off your console and insert your SD into your computer |
| #*If the number is 0 your console's RAM is not the issue | | # 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 more than 0, your console's RAM is dying and you need to replace the motherboard | | #* If the number on this line is 0, your console's RAM is not the issue |
| #Delete <code>boot.firm</code> and rename <code>luma.firm</code> to <code>boot.firm</code> | | #* 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> |
| </span> | | </span> |
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| |-|fastboot3DS= | | |-|fastboot3DS= |
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| <span> | | <span> |
| #Place <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> in the root of your SD card | | # Power off your console |
| #Turn on your 3DS while holding {{B|HOME}} to enter the fastboot3DS menu | | # Insert your SD card into your computer |
| #Select <code>[+]Boot from file...</code> -> <code>sdmc:</code> -> <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> | | # Copy <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to the root of your SD card |
| #Press any button to start the test | | # Reinsert the SD card into your console |
| #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 | | # Power on the console while holding {{B|HOME}} to enter the fastboot3DS menu |
| #Scroll down to the end, and look at the number of errors
| | # Select <code>[+]Boot from file...</code> -> <code>sdmc:</code> -> <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</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> |
| | #* 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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| | |-|ntrboot= |
| | {{warning|text=If you do not have a flashcart compatible with ntrboot, choose a different option.}} |
| | <span> |
| | # 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] |
| | # Power off your console |
| | # Insert your SD card into your computer |
| | # Copy <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to the root of your SD card |
| | # Rename <code>boot.firm</code> to <code>luma.firm</code> |
| | # Rename <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to <code>boot.firm</code> |
| | # Reinsert the SD card into your console |
| | # Insert the flashcart flashed with ntrboot into your console |
| | # Put the magnet into position to trigger the lid sensor. Refer to [https://i.imgur.com/5e3lKe2.png this image for reference] |
| | #* Note, 2DS users will not need a magnet, as their device cannot physically fold. Instead, move the sleep switch to the right |
| | # Press and hold {{Key press|START|SELECT|X}}, then briefly press and hold the power button for 2 to 3 seconds |
| | # Your console should now be booted into 3ds_hw_test |
| | #* 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 |
| | # Press any button to start the test |
| | # 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> |
| | #* 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 |
| | # Delete <code>boot.firm</code> and rename <code>luma.firm</code> to <code>boot.firm</code> |
| | </span> |
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| | |-|GodMode9= |
| | {{warning|text=This section only applies to consoles with GodMode9 installed into FIRM0/1.}} |
| | <span> |
| | # Power off your console |
| | # Insert your SD card into your computer |
| | # Copy <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to the <code>sd:/gm9/payloads</code> folder of your SD card |
| | # Reinsert the SD card into your console |
| | # Power on the console while holding {{Key press|R|LEFT}} to enter the GodMode9 bootloader menu |
| | # Select <code>Select payload...</code> -> <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> |
| | # Press any button to start the test |
| | # 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> |
| | #* 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> |
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| | |-|Luma3DS chainloader= |
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| | <span> |
| | # Power off the console and insert your SD card into your computer |
| | # Copy <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to <code>sd:/luma/payloads</code> |
| | # Reinsert the SD card into your console |
| | # Power on the console while holding {{B|START}} to open Luma3DS chainloader |
| | #* If you dont see Luma3DS chainloader, follow [[3dsguide:restoring-updating-cfw.html|Restoring / Updating CFW]] and try again |
| | #* If you still don't see it follow the boot9strap tab above instead |
| | # Select <code>3ds_hw_test</code> |
| | # Press any button to start the test |
| | # 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> |
| | #* 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> |
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