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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.
+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.
 == Instructions ==
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-|-|ntrboot=
+|-|boot9strap=
-{{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
-# Power off the console and insert your SD card into your computer.
+# 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>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.
+# 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.]
+# Press any button to start the test
-#* Note, 2DS users will not need a magnet, as their device cannot physically fold. Instead, move the sleep switch to the right.
+# When the test finishes, press any button to power off your console and insert your SD into your computer
-# Press and hold {{Key press|START|SELECT|X}}, then briefly press and hold the power button for 2 to 3 seconds.
+# 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>
-# 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.
+#* If the number on this line is 0, your console's RAM is not the issue
-# Press any button to start the test.
+#* 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
-#* The test will take around 30 minutes for an old model and around 45 for a new model.
+# Delete <code>boot.firm</code> and rename <code>luma.firm</code> to <code>boot.firm</code>
-#** 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.
-# 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>
-|-|boot9strap=
+|-|fastboot3DS=
 <span>
-# Power off the console and insert your SD card into your computer.
+# Power off your console
-# Copy <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to 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
-# 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
-# Power on the console without pressing any other buttons.
+# 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.
+# When the test finishes, press any button to power off your console and insert your SD into your computer
-#** 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}}.
+# 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>
-# When the test finishes, press any button to turn the console off and insert your SD into your computer.
+#* If the number on this line 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 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 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>
-|-|fastboot3DS=
+|-|ntrboot=
+{{warning|text=If you do not have a flashcart compatible with ntrboot, choose a different option.}}
 <span>
-# Power off the console and insert your SD card into your computer.
+# 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]
-# Copy <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to the root of your SD card.
+# Power off your console
-# Reinsert the SD card into your console.
+# Insert your SD card into your computer
-# power on the console 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>.
+# Rename <code>boot.firm</code> to <code>luma.firm</code>
-# Press any button to start the test.
+# Rename <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to <code>boot.firm</code>
-#* The test will take around 30 minutes for an old model and around 45 for a new model.
+# Reinsert the SD card into your console
-#** 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}}.
+# Insert the flashcart flashed with ntrboot into your console
-# When the test finishes, press any button to turn the console off and insert your SD into your computer.
+# Put the magnet into position to trigger the lid sensor. Refer to [https://i.imgur.com/5e3lKe2.png this image for reference]
-# 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>.
+#* Note, 2DS users will not need a magnet, as their device cannot physically fold. Instead, move the sleep switch to the right
-#* If the number on this line is 0, your console's RAM is not the issue.
+# Press and hold {{Key press|START|SELECT|X}}, then briefly press and hold the power button for 2 to 3 seconds
-#* 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.
+# 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>
 |-|GodMode9=
-{{warning|text=This section is for GM9 installed into FIRM0/1, if it is not choose a different option.}}
+{{warning|text=This section only applies to consoles with GodMode9 installed into FIRM0/1.}}
 <span>
-# Power off the console and insert your SD card into your computer.
+# Power off your console
-# Copy <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to the <code>sd:/gm9/payloads</code> folder of your SD card.
+# Insert your SD card into your computer
-# Reinsert the SD card into your console.
+# Copy <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to the <code>sd:/gm9/payloads</code> folder of your SD card
-# power on the console while holding {{Key press|R|LEFT}} to enter the GodMode9 bootloader menu.
+# Reinsert the SD card into your console
-# Select <code>Select payload...</code> -> <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code>.
+# Power on the console while holding {{Key press|R|LEFT}} to enter the GodMode9 bootloader menu
-# Press any button to start the test.
+# Select <code>Select payload...</code> -> <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code>
-#* The test will take around 30 minutes for an old model and around 45 for a new model.
+# Press any button to start the test
-#** 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 power off your console 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.
 </span>
-|-|Luma3DS=
+|-|Luma3DS chainloader=
 <span>
-# 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 <code>sd:/luma/payloads</code>.
+# Copy <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to <code>sd:/luma/payloads</code>
-# Reinsert the SD card into your console.
+# Reinsert the SD card into your console
-# power on the console while holding {{B|START}} to open Luma3DS chainloader.
+# 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 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.
+#* 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
-#* The test will take around 30 minutes for an old model and around 45 for a new model.
+# When the test finishes, press any button to power off your console and insert your SD into your computer
-#** 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}}.
+# 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>
-# When the test finishes, press any button to turn the console off and insert your SD into your computer.
+#* If the number on this line 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 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 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>