DS Lite wont power up, just flickers and goes out

The bottom screen flashes an then the green light goes off new top screen is needed very common on ds lite i repair them for a living an can sort yours for about 18 quid
Simon
Dsdoc

Does the power light flick on then straight off again? That normally means that there's either a screen fault or a fuse fault. If the screens flicker it's more than likely the fuse IIRC.

Hi,

If the green light is turning on and the screens are staying blank it is a problem with he L2 fuse on the motherboard (located just below the power button).

This can be replaced if you are handy with a soldering iron. If not drop it to a local repair shop it can be fixed for about €20.

you should send it to get fixed

I'll quote GBATemp here:

symptom:
the ds lite powers up for a brief instant, but then shuts off
potential solution:
disassemble the lower shell and check the connections of upper and lower displays (all three flexible cable connections).

You can view the full and detailed guide here:

http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=98240

GMAC

Its a simple problem. now those retards are not helpfula t all. and evrytime i read a forum i have to scream. JUST CHANGE THE ******* BATTERY!

get a new battery

well go to your battery store or what ever has ds battery packs buy a knew one it is because your battery cant charge anymore so get a new one and it should work otherwise send it off to nintendo

The system powers on, then performs a system check. The DS is finding some sort of error More than likely the top screen was damaged. I've been told that the screen that flickers is usually the good screen. The bad one doesn't flicker because it's damaged. You can replace the top screen yorself (if you're fairly handy), or you can pay a professional to do it. You can get new screens from Dealextreme.com for around 10US dollars, with free shipping. You can also find videos about how to change out the top screen on youtube. Hope this helps

TAKE IT TO A REPAIR SHOP SEE WHAT THEY CAN DO.