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(restore old revision with different loader instructions - having access to this info is useful as not everyone has the same environment, especially this where each user may need a different one)
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|-|ntrboot=
|-|boot9strap=
{{warning|text=If you do not have a flashcart compatible with ntrboot, choose a different option.}}
 
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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.]
# Power off the console and insert your SD card into your computer.
# Power off the console and insert your SD card into your computer.
# Copy <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to the root of your SD card.
# Copy <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to the root of your SD card.
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# 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.
# Reinsert the SD card into your console.
# Insert the flashcart flashed with ntrboot into your console.
# Power on the console without pressing any other buttons.
# 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, power off and try again. This can take a few attempts to get the magnet positioning correct.
# 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.
#** If you are unsure what model the console is, look at the shoulder buttons - a new model has four ({{Key press|L|ZL|ZR|R}}), and an old model has two ({{Key press|L|R}}
#** If you are unsure what model the console is, look at the shoulder buttons - a new model has four ({{Key press|L|ZL|ZR|R}}), and an old model has two ({{Key press|L|R}}.
# When the test finishes, press any button to turn the console off and insert your SD into your computer.
# When the test finishes, press any button to turn the console off 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>.
# 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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|-|boot9strap=
|-|fastboot3DS=


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# Power off the console and insert your SD card into your computer.
# Power off the console and insert your SD card into your computer.
# Copy <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to the root of your SD card.
# 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.
# Reinsert the SD card into your console.
# Power on the console without pressing any other buttons.
# 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.
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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.
# Delete <code>boot.firm</code> and rename <code>luma.firm</code> to <code>boot.firm</code>.
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|-|fastboot3DS=
|-|ntrboot=
 
{{warning|text=If you do not have a flashcart compatible with ntrboot, choose a different option.}}
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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.]
# Power off the console and insert your SD card into your computer.
# Power off the console and insert your SD card into your computer.
# Copy <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to the root of your SD card.
# 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.
# Reinsert the SD card into your console.
# power on the console while holding {{B|HOME}} to enter the fastboot3DS menu.
# Insert the flashcart flashed with ntrboot into your console.
# Select <code>[+]Boot from file...</code> -> <code>sdmc:</code> -> <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code>.
# 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, power off and try again. This can take a few attempts to get the magnet positioning correct.
# 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.
#** If you are unsure what model the console is, look at the shoulder buttons - a new model has four ({{Key press|L|ZL|ZR|R}}), and an old model has two ({{Key press|L|R}}.
#** If you are unsure what model the console is, look at the shoulder buttons - a new model has four ({{Key press|L|ZL|ZR|R}}), and an old model has two ({{Key press|L|R}}
# When the test finishes, press any button to turn the console off and insert your SD into your computer.
# When the test finishes, press any button to turn the console off 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>.
# 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 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.
# Delete <code>boot.firm</code> and rename <code>luma.firm</code> to <code>boot.firm</code>.
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