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# Place <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> file in <code>sd:/luma/payloads</code> on the SD card
# Power off the console and insert your SD card into your computer
# Turn on your 3DS while holding {{B|START}} to open Luma3DS chainloader
# Copy <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to <code>sd:/luma/payloads</code>
#* If the chainloader is not opening, follow [[3dsguide:restoring-updating-cfw.html|Restoring / Updating CFW]] and try again
# Reinsert the SD card into your console
#* If it still wont open follow the boot9strap instructions above
# 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>
# Select <code>3ds_hw_test</code>
# Press any button to start the test
# Press any button to start the test
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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 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
#* 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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#Place <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> in the root of your SD card
# Power off the console and insert your SD card into your computer
#Turn on your 3DS while holding {{B|HOME}} to enter the fastboot3DS menu
# Copy <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to the root of your SD card
#Select <code>[+]Boot from file...</code> -> <code>sdmc:</code> -> <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code>
# Reinsert the SD card into your console
# power on the console while holding {{B|HOME}} to enter the fastboot3DS menu
# Select <code>[+]Boot from file...</code> -> <code>sdmc:</code> -> <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code>
# Press any button to start the test
# Press any button to start the test
#* The test will take around 30 minutes for an old model and around 45 for a new model
#* The test will take around 30 minutes for an old model and around 45 for a new model