Post by: Aussiedude on July 17, 2006, 01:19:58 PM
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Post by: please let me in, please on July 17, 2006, 01:32:18 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on July 17, 2006, 02:22:59 PM
Post by: vudu on July 17, 2006, 02:28:57 PM
Your hinge could crack in two years and Nintendo will probably replace it for free.
Post by: Zach on July 17, 2006, 02:29:24 PM
Edit: Vudu, one of those articles mentioned that nintendo is not covering the cracks, but will charge you 50 dollars to fix it.
Post by: Aussiedude on July 17, 2006, 02:32:15 PM
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Your hinge could crack in two years and Nintendo will probably replace it for free.
REALY? If you read the forums Nintendo wont even fix them now for free.
Class action looms...This fault will cost Nintendo $$million's to fix.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on July 17, 2006, 02:35:32 PM
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Originally posted by: AussiedudeQuote
Originally posted by: vudu
Your hinge could crack in two years and Nintendo will probably replace it for free.
REALY? If you read the forums Nintendo wont even fix them now for free.
Class action looms...
Nintendo will probaly only fix them if it turns out to be an epidemic, as of now it looks like a small percentage of people have the problem (and who knows how they got it to crack).
Post by: Aussiedude on July 17, 2006, 02:39:11 PM
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Originally posted by: AussiedudeQuote
Originally posted by: vudu
Your hinge could crack in two years and Nintendo will probably replace it for free.
REALY? If you read the forums Nintendo wont even fix them now for free.
Class action looms...
Nintendo will probaly only fix them if it turns out to be an epidemic, as of now it looks like a small percentage of people have the problem (and who knows how they got it to crack).
Nintendo will do whatever ot takes to get out of this.
We had a similar problem when I worked at a Telecoms company where the plastic covers on cables were cracking, the spent 6 months trying to deny the problem, only in the end having to fix it. It cost them over 100 million $AUD to fix. The problem was a fault in the manufacturing process of the plastic components, where stress fractures formed in a certain area only.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on July 17, 2006, 03:59:18 PM
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Originally posted by: VGrevolutionQuote
Originally posted by: AussiedudeQuote
Originally posted by: vudu
Your hinge could crack in two years and Nintendo will probably replace it for free.
REALY? If you read the forums Nintendo wont even fix them now for free.
Class action looms...
Nintendo will probaly only fix them if it turns out to be an epidemic, as of now it looks like a small percentage of people have the problem (and who knows how they got it to crack).
Nintendo will do whatever ot takes to get out of this.
We had a similar problem when I worked at a Telecoms company where the plastic covers on cables were cracking, the spent 6 months trying to deny the problem, only in the end having to fix it. It cost them over 100 million $AUD to fix. The problem was a fault in the manufacturing process of the plastic components, where stress fractures formed in a certain area only.
Once again I say that there is not enough information regarding this to link it to a wide spread manufacturing flaw.
Post by: Aussiedude on July 17, 2006, 04:43:23 PM
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[Once again I say that there is not enough information regarding this to link it to a wide spread manufacturing flaw.
Post by: nickmitch on July 17, 2006, 05:26:00 PM
Post by: Blue Plant on July 17, 2006, 05:42:38 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on July 17, 2006, 06:13:04 PM
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Post by: BranDonk Kong on July 17, 2006, 06:40:54 PM
Post by: Requiem on July 17, 2006, 07:51:53 PM
You can still play it just fine, and the crack won't mess up your hinge.
Post by: UncleBob on July 17, 2006, 08:17:45 PM
Post by: Requiem on July 17, 2006, 10:24:40 PM
It is pretty sh!tty though how Nintendo is chargin $50 to fix it. It must be because new lites are always in short supply, so they don't want to "waste" any parts unless they get some compensation.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on July 17, 2006, 10:37:44 PM
Post by: Aussiedude on July 17, 2006, 10:51:47 PM
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I just checked the hinge of my DS Lite, there is indeed a small (VERY small) crack if you want to call it that. Like a previous poster said I wouldn't have noticed it if it wasn't for reading this. With that said it is not a big deal, it is very small and does not affect anything, including the looks of the NDS lite! So really this is overblown, it is not a big screwup since the crack is barely visible, as long as it does not lead to a bigger problem (or a much larger crack) none of you should be concerned. You have to look at your system pretty closely and focus to see it well (which is why the pictures are a bit deceiving since they can deceive you into believing that the cracks are larger than they really are due to zooming in).
I wouldnt worry about it. cos as you stated "Once again I say that there is not enough information regarding this to link it to a wide spread manufacturing flaw." So appologies, this is obviously overstated rumour and false.
(even though this is exactly like all the other bigger cracks started, often overnight)
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on July 17, 2006, 10:56:38 PM
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Originally posted by: VGrevolution
I just checked the hinge of my DS Lite, there is indeed a small (VERY small) crack if you want to call it that. Like a previous poster said I wouldn't have noticed it if it wasn't for reading this. With that said it is not a big deal, it is very small and does not affect anything, including the looks of the NDS lite! So really this is overblown, it is not a big screwup since the crack is barely visible, as long as it does not lead to a bigger problem (or a much larger crack) none of you should be concerned. You have to look at your system pretty closely and focus to see it well (which is why the pictures are a bit deceiving since they can deceive you into believing that the cracks are larger than they really are due to zooming in).
I wouldnt worry about it. cos as you stated "Once again I say that there is not enough information regarding this to link it to a wide spread manufacturing flaw." So appologies, this is obviously overstated rumour and false.
(even though this is exactly like all the other bigger cracks started, often overnight)
None of the cracks I see in those pictures are what I would consider "big" cracks. It still is no big deal, and I do not believe Nintendo should be replacing them as long as it doesn't affect the functionality of the DS's hinge. Perhaps they can try to correct it in the future, but I wouldn't blame them if they didn't.
Post by: Aussiedude on July 17, 2006, 10:59:36 PM
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I just checked the hinge of my DS Lite, there is indeed a small (VERY small) crack if you want to call it that. Like a previous poster said I wouldn't have noticed it if it wasn't for reading this. With that said it is not a big deal, it is very small and does not affect anything, including the looks of the NDS lite! So really this is overblown, it is not a big screwup since the crack is barely visible, as long as it does not lead to a bigger problem (or a much larger crack) none of you should be concerned. You have to look at your system pretty closely and focus to see it well (which is why the pictures are a bit deceiving since they can deceive you into believing that the cracks are larger than they really are due to zooming in).
I wouldnt worry about it. cos as you stated "Once again I say that there is not enough information regarding this to link it to a wide spread manufacturing flaw." So appologies, this is obviously overstated rumour and false.
(even though this is exactly like all the other bigger cracks started, often overnight)
None of the cracks I see in those pictures are what I would consider "big" cracks. It still is no big deal, and I do not believe Nintendo should be replacing them as long as it doesn't affect the functionality of the DS's hinge. Perhaps they can try to correct it in the future, but I wouldn't blame them if they didn't.
" It still is no big deal, and I do not believe Nintendo should be replacing them as long as it doesn't affect the functionality of the DS's hinge"
Idiot
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on July 17, 2006, 11:07:47 PM
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Originally posted by: AussiedudeQuote
Originally posted by: VGrevolution
I just checked the hinge of my DS Lite, there is indeed a small (VERY small) crack if you want to call it that. Like a previous poster said I wouldn't have noticed it if it wasn't for reading this. With that said it is not a big deal, it is very small and does not affect anything, including the looks of the NDS lite! So really this is overblown, it is not a big screwup since the crack is barely visible, as long as it does not lead to a bigger problem (or a much larger crack) none of you should be concerned. You have to look at your system pretty closely and focus to see it well (which is why the pictures are a bit deceiving since they can deceive you into believing that the cracks are larger than they really are due to zooming in).
I wouldnt worry about it. cos as you stated "Once again I say that there is not enough information regarding this to link it to a wide spread manufacturing flaw." So appologies, this is obviously overstated rumour and false.
(even though this is exactly like all the other bigger cracks started, often overnight)
None of the cracks I see in those pictures are what I would consider "big" cracks. It still is no big deal, and I do not believe Nintendo should be replacing them as long as it doesn't affect the functionality of the DS's hinge. Perhaps they can try to correct it in the future, but I wouldn't blame them if they didn't.
" It still is no big deal, and I do not believe Nintendo should be replacing them as long as it doesn't affect the functionality of the DS's hinge"
Idiot
Not very mature, I'm not sure what your problem is but I am stating my opinion, I did not insult you once (besides a small jest). I'll admit I was wrong, this appears to be a larger problem than I realized originally, but still forgive me for being a bit hesitant based off a few complaints and a couple of photos since this would not be the first time that a few complainers made it appear something was widespread. With that said, it is a small, barely noticeable "crack" that doesn't really impact anything besides those that look at the hinge which is in one of the least viewable areas on the system.
Like I stated, Nintendo could consider correcting the flaw in the near future, but it in no way warrants a recall or even a policy to accept NDS Lites with this problem in exchange for a new one. I honestly do not see the problem with this, it isn't like the Dead Pixel epidemic when DS first launched, which was a big issue since it hurt gameplay. Once again as long as this crack stays relatively small and does not affect the working of the hinge over time, then it is a minor issue that is not worth whining about. Sounds like a reasonable opinion to me, I don't see how it is "idiotic".
Post by: Mario on July 17, 2006, 11:09:04 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on July 17, 2006, 11:13:37 PM
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Another reason the DS Hevy is superior!
Lol, I am still quite happy with my DS Lite, the fat DS looks so ugly and inferior now (especially the lighting). The DS Lite is and always will be a sexy beast, but only with a small birth mark in the way of mm crack.
Post by: Aussiedude on July 17, 2006, 11:30:05 PM
This poor service is not an isolated incident, Nick wo writes for rev-europe sent his DS in with some stuck pixels, only to discover that the repair center "could not see them" and charged him $25 AUD for this. He sent it back with a diagram of where the pixels were in which case they admittred it, changed the screen and refunded the $25.
This poor service is one reason why Nintendo is doing poorly in Australia. Sony service is excellent (even though there hardware is not reliable) according to my friends, and my manager friend at EB states Microsoft service for the XBOX is also excellent here.
If you read the reports, you will find that once the crack gets large, the screen does not lock in place and some wobble. With that said I have no crack in my hinge whatsoever. I dont abuse it but I dont handle it with kid gloves.
Post by: Infernal Monkey on July 17, 2006, 11:37:48 PM
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Post by: Pale on July 18, 2006, 08:14:18 AM
I don't ever do that, but I know plenty of people who do. I did it once on mine and it seemed like it was adding tension there...
Just a thought.
Post by: nitsu niflheim on July 18, 2006, 10:06:35 AM
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Post by: GoldenPhoenix on July 18, 2006, 07:53:52 PM
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Out of my four co-workers who have DSLites, one is cracked (I checked), one says his isn't cracked (I haven't checked) and I haven't talked to the other two yet.
Well if it is indeed true this crack can end up affecting how the hinge works, I am going to have to go with Aussie when it comes to replacing them. If it remains purely a cosmetic problem I'm with Nintendo.
Post by: Requiem on July 18, 2006, 08:39:37 PM
Supposedly Nintendo is telling America (I have no clue about the other countries of the world) that they can send it in and replace it for free (as long as the problem is covered under warranty -- which I would assume it is).
So, Aussiedude -- I think Nintendo just hates Australia...
Post by: Aussiedude on July 19, 2006, 12:02:19 AM
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So I read something interesting.
Supposedly Nintendo is telling America (I have no clue about the other countries of the world) that they can send it in and replace it for free (as long as the problem is covered under warranty -- which I would assume it is).
So, Aussiedude -- I think Nintendo just hates Australia...
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If you read what Nintendo stated they said if it was a manufacturing defect, as they have not admitted a defect you have to pay. In any case, for any fault Nintendo Aistralia try and get $25 dollars before they even look at ANY fault, else they just dont return the unit. Thay makes it very easy for them to say Its not covered under warrenty, give us $55 to fix it or they keep the $25 dollars and say "here's your faulty unit back, have a good day".
In my experience they are the WORSE company ever for customer support in Australia.
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15. Well, I tried today to return my DS to the EB Games where i purchased it one month and 6 days ago. They told me that because it was older than one month i'd have to take it up with Nintendo (Australia).
Problem with that is they want me to spend cash $25 to get the thing looked at before they'll even quote on a repair...
Nintendo Australia haven't been the greatest of organisations in this area over the last few years - here's hoping they are a bit more willing this time around
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Post by: Athrun Zala on July 19, 2006, 08:06:09 AM
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Post by: Ceric on July 19, 2006, 12:39:47 PM
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gEEZ, what a horrible piece of hardware. Mario can't save it now.
Editted to what immediately popped into my head when I read that. I've noticed its only the white ones to. Might be a bad line or batch. Nintendo will probably investigate to see what's gotten off.
Post by: Aussiedude on July 19, 2006, 01:59:17 PM
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I don't see how the crack in the hinge effects how you play your DS. By Just looking at the lite, you can tell that that part of the hinge isn't important, and by no means an "epidemic."
You can still play it just fine, and the crack won't mess up your hinge.
So using your logic if you bought a brand new car and the dashboard developed cracks or the paint tarnished then HEY, NO PROBLEM, they dont need to fix it as it doesnt affect my ability to drive the car!
Toooooooooooooooo many fanboys talking crap here.
I can only hope Nintendo DOES NOT fix it and it ends up on the Judge Judy show, that will be a classic worth keeping foreverrrrrrrrrrrrr.
Post by: Hocotate on July 19, 2006, 02:55:06 PM
Post by: Athrun Zala on July 19, 2006, 03:35:05 PM
if it were, we would've heard about it long ago (remember that the DSL launched in Japan in MARCH....)
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on July 19, 2006, 03:44:01 PM
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I don't see how the crack in the hinge effects how you play your DS. By Just looking at the lite, you can tell that that part of the hinge isn't important, and by no means an "epidemic."
You can still play it just fine, and the crack won't mess up your hinge.
So using your logic if you bought a brand new car and the dashboard developed cracks or the paint tarnished then HEY, NO PROBLEM, they dont need to fix it as it doesnt affect my ability to drive the car!
Toooooooooooooooo many fanboys talking crap here.
I can only hope Nintendo DOES NOT fix it and it ends up on the Judge Judy show, that will be a classic worth keeping foreverrrrrrrrrrrrr.
Depends how big that crack is, if it is DS Lite size (the system itself is miniscule in price compared to a car so this comparison is a bit flawed, it is like comparing apples to oranges) with a small "crack" then I dont' think it would warrant a recall. Perhaps they should try to correct the problem in the future, but recall should not be required.
P.S. It appears that NOA will indeed replace the cracked hinge DS Lites. At least that is what I got from reading some posts at Gamefaqs, and since that is the case I'll probaly take advantage of it (Hey I may not think they NEED to fix it for free but I'll take advantage of it if they do!).
Post by: Avinash_Tyagi on July 21, 2006, 01:52:04 PM
Kotaku.com
Post by: Bloodworth on July 21, 2006, 05:38:44 PM
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it's odd, but it seems that it's only happening with the white version.....
Nope. Mine is Navy. The crack is in exactly the same place, so it's definitely a defect in manufacturing.
Post by: Athrun Zala on July 23, 2006, 09:45:07 AM
Quotewell, so it really is a manufacturing defect....
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Originally posted by: Athrun Zala
it's odd, but it seems that it's only happening with the white version.....
Nope. Mine is Navy. The crack is in exactly the same place, so it's definitely a defect in manufacturing.
seems like Nintendo will have a lot of fixing and replacing to do....
Post by: Ghisy on August 12, 2006, 07:39:15 AM
I hope it doesn't (or will) have the stupid crack thingy. *sigh*
Post by: KnowsNothing on August 12, 2006, 08:02:12 AM
I knew Nintendo wasn't going to fix it, but I sent it in anyway. They DID fix it, but attached a note that basically said "We shouldn't have fixed it, so don't do it again."
Post by: Uglydot on August 15, 2006, 08:56:43 AM
Post by: Magik on August 16, 2006, 04:23:16 AM
If cracks are happening, people should immediately inform Nintendo about it. The last thing that should ever happen is for Nintendo to get complacent because people aren't reporting these problems and continue to manufacturer DS Lites without solving the problem of the cracks.
Post by: Ghisy on August 26, 2006, 12:29:14 PM
No cracks so far so it's all good I guess.
Here's a picture of it, for those who are curious to see a "real" pic (i.e. not a stock image!):
