Nintendo 3DS NFC Reader/Writer Has No Power or Shuts Off On Its Own
Nintendo 3DS
The information in this article can help you when
- The Nintendo 3DS NFC Reader/Writer is not powering up, or shuts off on its own.
- The NFC Reader shuts off when trying to scan an amiibo figure or other NFC-compatible device.
Note
- After infrared communication is inactive for a certain period of time (5 minutes after turning the power on or approximately 90 minutes after finishing communication), the Nintendo NFC Reader/Writer will automatically turn off.
- The battery life will vary depending on the frequency of use and the operating environment.
What to do
- Ensure the batteries are installed correctly.
- Turn on the NFC Reader by pressing the POWER button.
- The power LED will turn on blue during normal operation.
- The power LED will turn red when the battery power is getting low.
- If the batteries are getting very low on power, reading or writing data can cause the accessory to power off.
- If the power LED does not turn on, the batteries may be depleted. Replace the batteries with a fresh set.
