Leapster comes up with connect to computer screen and wont start

Take a fine file or sand paper to the connections this usually works.

if the light goes green for a very short period before going red again it means theres a short on the circuit board. u can try and find the problem but because the circuitry is very small, it wont be easy to find. only other solution is to buy a new circuit board :(

Hi,
When you first time connected your Leapster 2 to your PC using LeapFrog Connect, first of all, the software need to be updated both on the PC and in the console. It will takes times for at least 10-20 mins for it to complete the update. You have to wait until the status show "connected".
Sometimes, it will takes longer. So, what I did before is uninstall the LeapFrog Connect and reinstall it. It works perfect after that. Hope it helps.

BTW, you can get more downloadable games for your Leapster 2 here:
leapster-2.blogspot.com

You need to re-connect your Leapster 2 to your PC. You have to make sure that the software is already updated both in the PC and in the console. Try to uninstall and re-install the LeapFrog Connect and wait until the software has been configured and update automatically which is until you see the status in LeapFrog Connect screen is "connected". You need to wait at least 10-20 mins for it to be completed I'm afraid.

One more thing, make sure you get the latest LeapFrog Connect Software from LeapFrog website instead of installing it from the supplied CD.

BTW, you can get more downloadable games for your Leapster 2 here:
leapster-2.blogspot.com

For a temporary fix, connect the unit via the usb to the computer and launch the leap frog connect software. Once it reads your unit, (you will know that it is connected because you will see a little eject button by the leapster icon on the top left of the screen), go to "settings" on the top right hand side of the screen. When it asks you to format, say yes, then follow the remaining instructions.

Hope this helps.

You need to calibrate the touch screen - hold down the ? button and a menu will come up, go to 'touch/calibrate'-red dots will appear on the screen in the corners then in the middle and you have to touch the centre of them with the pen to line up the screen again - turn off and again and it should be fine - hope this helps xx

We have the same problem and our leapster is only 2 days old.Do Touch Screen Calibration,it should help.I do it everytime for my son when he wants to play and it does help...But once u turn leapster off,u'll have to calibrate it again next time...
Just hold down hint button while turning on.When the Leapster menu screen appears,press the A button.Touch each of the crosshairs that appear with the stylus.restart unit. ..That what we do everytime.

well you are not alone
i think that all the parents thats bought this cute game
got suckered
because i have the same problem too
its a problem with these games
and i will never buy another product that have to be tuned
at all
there are problems with these games
i do not urge any parent to purchase a diji (STAY AWAY )

leapster 2 comes on but when you touch screen with pin wont do anything

My daughter did the same thing to the tip of her Leapster 2 stylus. I called Leap Frog at 1-800-701-5327 and was able to order a replacement stylus directly from them on credit card for $5.00 shipped.

I also took her old stylus and sanded the broken tip down with 100 grit and then 220 grit sandpaper to get rid of the sharp, cracked point and it works just fine. I figure I'll keep the sanded one as a spare in case she does something silly with it again.