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The steps detailed here generally assume that your console has a modern custom firmware setup (boot9strap + Luma3DS 8.0 or greater). If your console is running an older homebrew setup (for example, something based on arm9loaderhax or menuhax), you should [[3dsguide:checking-for-cfw|update your setup]] before trying these instructions. | The steps detailed here generally assume that your console has a modern custom firmware setup (boot9strap + Luma3DS 8.0 or greater). If your console is running an older homebrew setup (for example, something based on arm9loaderhax or menuhax), you should [[3dsguide:checking-for-cfw|update your setup]] before trying these instructions. | ||
=Power/notification light indicators= | =Power/notification light indicators= | ||
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# Power off your console, remove the SD card, insert it on your computer and [[Formatting an SD card|reformat your SD]] ''(this will wipe your SD card data)'' | # Power off your console, remove the SD card, insert it on your computer and [[Formatting an SD card|reformat your SD]] ''(this will wipe your SD card data)'' | ||
# Test your SD card for errors by following the guide according to your computer's operating system: [[Checking SD card integrity]]. If your SD card is marked as faulty, then you will have to replace your SD card | # Test your SD card for errors by following the guide according to your computer's operating system: [[Checking SD card integrity]]. If your SD card is marked as faulty, then you will have to replace your SD card | ||
# Your SD card slot may be broken. Join Nintendo Homebrew on Discord for further assistance | # Your SD card slot may be broken. Join [https://discord.gg/C29hYvh Nintendo Homebrew on Discord] for further assistance | ||
===Blue "BOOTROM ERROR" screen=== | ===Blue "BOOTROM ERROR" screen=== | ||
Your console is likely hard-bricked. You will need to buy an ntrboot flashcart to reinstall boot9strap in order to attempt to fix your console. This may also indicate a hardware issue that cannot be fixed. In any case, join Nintendo Homebrew on Discord for assistance. | Your console is likely hard-bricked. You will need to buy an ntrboot flashcart to reinstall boot9strap in order to attempt to fix your console. This may also indicate a hardware issue that cannot be fixed. In any case, join [https://discord.gg/C29hYvh Nintendo Homebrew on Discord] for assistance. | ||
It is also possible that someone has set a boot-time splash screen that just looks like a brick. Try leaving your console powered on, waiting on the blue screen, for five minutes. | It is also possible that someone has set a boot-time splash screen that just looks like a brick. Try leaving your console powered on, waiting on the blue screen, for five minutes. | ||
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===Some other error=== | ===Some other error=== | ||
Please take a photo of the error and join Nintendo Homebrew on Discord for assistance. | Please take a photo of the error and join [https://discord.gg/C29hYvh Nintendo Homebrew on Discord] for assistance. | ||
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Look for your exception screen in [[3DS:Error screens/Luma3DS exception screen|this page]]. | Look for your exception screen in [[3DS:Error screens/Luma3DS exception screen|this page]]. | ||
If you weren't able to find your error or the instructions didn't work, join Nintendo Homebrew on Discord for further assistance. | If you weren't able to find your error or the instructions didn't work, join [https://discord.gg/C29hYvh Nintendo Homebrew on Discord] for further assistance. | ||
===Opening the HOME Menu settings crashes the console or loads the Homebrew Launcher=== | ===Opening the HOME Menu settings crashes the console or loads the Homebrew Launcher=== | ||