We just replaced the batteries in my daughter's Leapster L-Max and it will not turn on at all. It does nothing. Please help! I already bought her some Leapster games for Christmas!
I have the same problem and would like to fix it rather than buy a new one. We bought the power supply and that does nothing at all. Ours is actually the Lmax. My husband is an Electrical Engineer and did take it apart and was really unable to do anything without the schematics for it. HELP. My three year old is having a melt down.
I have the same problem and would like to fix it rather than buy a new one. We bought the power supply and that does nothing at all. Ours is actually the Lmax. My husband is an Electrical Engineer and did take it apart and was really unable to do anything without the schematics for it. HELP. My three year old is having a melt down.
AnonymousDec 25, 2008
Brand new leapster turned on & worked initially and after about a half hour had a distorted audio buzzing sound and unit died. New batteries ,no help!
Brand new leapster turned on & worked initially and after about a half hour had a distorted audio buzzing sound and unit died. New batteries ,no help!
worked fine for 3 years, then dead for no reason. Customer tech support is a joke, they kept telling me to clean the battery contacts, which I did of course. I am an electronic service tech and cannot find a way to reset this thing.
worked fine for 3 years, then dead for no reason. Customer tech support is a joke, they kept telling me to clean the battery contacts, which I did of course. I am an electronic service tech and cannot find a way to reset this thing.
Our leapster will turn on but only with one of the game cartridges. It won't turn on with other games or without a cartridge in it. Our leapster will turn on but only with one of the game cartridges. It won't turn on with other games or without a cartridge in it.
left the leapster in the car overnight it was cold (maybe 28 degrees), but not to the point a malfunction should occur.left the leapster in the car overnight it was cold (maybe 28 degrees), but not to the point a malfunction should occur.
AnonymousFeb 22, 2009
we also bought the leapster l max and it will not turn on, even with the 3rd set of new batteries - can anybody help - the company won't
we also bought the leapster l max and it will not turn on, even with the 3rd set of new batteries - can anybody help - the company won't
New Leapster worked fine for 3 months and then all of a sudden died for no reason. New batteries won't work and neither will charging it with AC Adapter.New Leapster worked fine for 3 months and then all of a sudden died for no reason. New batteries won't work and neither will charging it with AC Adapter.
My granddaughter has a Leapster L-max and it won't turn on at all. I don't understand why this is happening to alot of people as I have been reading and no help from Leapster is offered. Now that the time has expired for the company to replace what do we do??? My granddaughter (4 years old) cries alot due to this problem. It sure doesn't help when her sister old Leapster works.My granddaughter has a Leapster L-max and it won't turn on at all. I don't understand why this is happening to alot of people as I have been reading and no help from Leapster is offered. Now that the time has expired for the company to replace what do we do??? My granddaughter (4 years old) cries alot due to this problem. It sure doesn't help when her sister old Leapster works.
AnonymousApr 07, 2009
I just replaced the batteries in my daughters pink leapster and it won't turn on. I have tried lots of new batteries thinking that the originals were out of juice. Now what?I just replaced the batteries in my daughters pink leapster and it won't turn on. I have tried lots of new batteries thinking that the originals were out of juice. Now what?
Same problem with a pink leapster. I was working just fine, then we replaced the batteries, now it won't come on at all. It was the first time I've replaced the batteries, and everything inside is clean and I just put some new duracels in it. Frustrating stuff....
Same problem with a pink leapster. I was working just fine, then we replaced the batteries, now it won't come on at all. It was the first time I've replaced the batteries, and everything inside is clean and I just put some new duracels in it. Frustrating stuff....
We've had the same problem with our Leapster!! We actually exchanged it twice already. Our batteries are fully charged but it continues to turn off for no apparent reason?? Is there a fix for this?We've had the same problem with our Leapster!! We actually exchanged it twice already. Our batteries are fully charged but it continues to turn off for no apparent reason?? Is there a fix for this?
AnonymousMay 24, 2009
I am having the same problem with my son's Leapster which he received for Christmas. It worked for a couple of months but will no longer power on. The batteries are non-rechargeable and new.I am having the same problem with my son's Leapster which he received for Christmas. It worked for a couple of months but will no longer power on. The batteries are non-rechargeable and new.
Maybe they should change their name to CHEAPSTER! I think the leapfrog stuff used to be of good quality but now...not so much...Maybe they should change their name to CHEAPSTER! I think the leapfrog stuff used to be of good quality but now...not so much...
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Did you try rechargeable batteries or non rechargeable batteries? I had the same problem with the rechargeable batteries and as soon as I tried non rechargeable ones, it worked fine.
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probably broken I don't use leapster so I don't know I would call the leapfrog company and see maybe its defective or the batteries I know when we doesn't read the disk somthings wrong my wii actually broke and when ps2 doesn't read the disk its broken trust me hon I know about games and stuff I tend to troll on some online games im bad well hope this helps
You have to make sure that your Cartridges is clean. Try to vacum of blow both of the cartridge hole and also the place where you put the cartridge, Sometime very small tiny dirt will makes that the cartridge cannot be recognise by the console.
Instead of 1 starter game and a few demo game that you get from Leapfrog
Connect, you can also get more downloadable games for your Leapster 2.
You can get it here: leapster-2.blogspot.com
are the batteries you are using the correct size/voltage for the leapster? I believe it takes 4 AA/LR6 size batteries at 1.5V each. has the product been dropped or bashed?
Yes all you have to do is (first of all check the batteries) find out whitch parts of the console is not working (I don't know how sorry about that) and replace it. Wish i could be of more help. maybe try going to the LeapFrog LeapSter L-Max Console website
I've tried the Home and A button several places... and it seems to work for others but not me :( I was about to give up then I found another way to reset the screen - Hope it works for you!
1. Unit must be OFF and NO cartridge
2. Hold down the HINT (?) button while turning the unit on
3. When Leapster menu screen appears, press the A button
4. Touch each of the cross hairs that appear with the stylus
5. Restart unit
OK, after nearly breaking my daughter's leapster I have figured it out.
Use the coin and twist the little screw up. Then with the screw part closest to your chest, SLIDE the cover off AWAY from your chest. The batteries are located on the undercarriage of the cover. It takes "4" AA's
1) Ensure that a cartridge is not inserted2) Hold down the Hint (?) button while turning the unit on. Continue to hold the Hint button down until the LEAPSTER menu appears.3) When the LEAPSTER menu screen appears, press the A button4) Touch each of the crosshairs that appear with the stylus5) Restart unit
I have never used the Leapster before, But I researched it a bit and discovered that it uses "AA" Batteries. Were the rechargeable batteries you used before designed for the Leapster or were they older Ni-Cad (Nickel Cadmium) style batteries? Older Ni-Cads put out a slightly higher voltage than standard (1.7v) as opposed to the standard 1.5v. This could possibly cause problems. If you have only had it for a few months than it should be warranty protected. Hope this helps. Cheers!
I have the same problem and would like to fix it rather than buy a new one. We bought the power supply and that does nothing at all. Ours is actually the Lmax. My husband is an Electrical Engineer and did take it apart and was really unable to do anything without the schematics for it. HELP. My three year old is having a melt down.
Brand new leapster turned on & worked initially and after about a half hour had a distorted audio buzzing sound and unit died. New batteries ,no help!
worked fine for 3 years, then dead for no reason. Customer tech support is a joke, they kept telling me to clean the battery contacts, which I did of course. I am an electronic service tech and cannot find a way to reset this thing.
Our leapster will turn on but only with one of the game cartridges. It won't turn on with other games or without a cartridge in it.
left the leapster in the car overnight it was cold (maybe 28 degrees), but not to the point a malfunction should occur.
we also bought the leapster l max and it will not turn on, even with the 3rd set of new batteries - can anybody help - the company won't
New Leapster worked fine for 3 months and then all of a sudden died for no reason. New batteries won't work and neither will charging it with AC Adapter.
My granddaughter has a Leapster L-max and it won't turn on at all. I don't understand why this is happening to alot of people as I have been reading and no help from Leapster is offered. Now that the time has expired for the company to replace what do we do??? My granddaughter (4 years old) cries alot due to this problem. It sure doesn't help when her sister old Leapster works.
I just replaced the batteries in my daughters pink leapster and it won't turn on. I have tried lots of new batteries thinking that the originals were out of juice. Now what?
Same problem with a pink leapster. I was working just fine, then we replaced the batteries, now it won't come on at all. It was the first time I've replaced the batteries, and everything inside is clean and I just put some new duracels in it. Frustrating stuff....
We've had the same problem with our Leapster!! We actually exchanged it twice already. Our batteries are fully charged but it continues to turn off for no apparent reason?? Is there a fix for this?
I am having the same problem with my son's Leapster which he received for Christmas. It worked for a couple of months but will no longer power on. The batteries are non-rechargeable and new.
Maybe they should change their name to CHEAPSTER! I think the leapfrog stuff used to be of good quality but now...not so much...
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