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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

  1. Ensure the batteries are installed correctly.
  2. Turn on the NFC Reader by pressing the POWER button.
A diagram of the Nintendo 3DS NFC Reader Writer
  • 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.

Situation not resolved

  • If after replacing the batteries, the Nintendo NFC Reader/Writer will not power up then it will need to be replaced.

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