2DS issues - please either help or mock

[Cerys]

Bethan threw up last night, and her 2DS doesn't seem too happy about being lightly splattered.  This morning its screens decided to start flashing, and now there's no display at all - not least because it only powers up for about four seconds and then gives up with a pop.  She's only had it for five months, so the warranty shouldn't be a problem ... but for the puke.  Is there any chance that this is a coincidence?

[Steven]

Don't try to turn it on, take out any batteries, put it in bag of rice or cat litter for a couple of days and then try powering on again. Liquid doesn't cause electrical damage unless the power is on, so you need something to extract the moisture.

[Cerys]

Okay, I'll give it a try.  Cheers!

[madhair60]

It's probably not working because it's got all sick in it. I hope this helps.

[Cerys]

That's just it - it only got lightly splattered.  Her original DS got dropped in a bucket of the stuff, and that's still going strong.  Cleaning it was delightful.

[Mister Six]

That's just it - it only got lightly splattered.  Her original DS got dropped in a bucket of the stuff, and that's still going strong.  Cleaning it was delightful.

Is your house permanently awash with gastrointestinal fluids?

[Cerys]

Yes.  Yes it is.

[madhair60]

I mean no offence by this, but it sounds awful at your house. Not only is it awash with vom, but SNG is there.

Haha! Just a playful rib, there. We all have fun here on CaB.

[Bored of Canada]

I mean no offence by this, but it sounds awful at your house. Not only is it awash with vom, but SNG is there.

Haha! Just a playful rib, there. We all have fun here on CaB.

I don't.

:(

[Consignia]

I used to think that Nintendo represented indestructible quality, but these days I'm not so sure. My GBA was built like a brick shit house and has survived tons of abuse. But I've lost two DS's to wear and tear and I've got feeling my 3DS is made out of spider webs and magic. My cousin's kid was sick on my PS3 and that still works, but I'm not sure that proves anything.

[Cerys]

Everything's getting flimsier so more can be sold.  It's the only explanation.

I mean no offence by this, but it sounds awful at your house. Not only is it awash with vom, but SNG is there.

That's where you're wrong - he was absent at the time of the chundering and is currently on a train somewhere between here and Cardiff.

[Bored of Canada]

Apparently the 3DS is built so you can drop it five feet onto concrete at least three times.

It's like a visit from the Shit Genie.

[Consignia]

The original 3DS? No way, the hinge is way too flimsy. I've got a 3DS LL as well, it feels more like a toy, but ironicly stronger built.

[Cerys]

I think it's dead.  Fused motherboard is a likelihood.  Bah.  Cheers for the help anyway.

[Steven]

Probably from the attempts to turn it on, next time turn off and take out the battery ASAP and use one of the above methods to absorb the moisture. Have dropped smartphones in the bath and rescued them via this method. Resist the urge to stick in an oven or use a hairdryer on them as this just pushes the water further into the circuitry!

[Cerys]

Yeah, I take the blame for this one.  Although 'next time'?  Hopefully her aim will get a bit better and there won't be a next time.

[Consignia]

I think that'll teach you to have an ipecac drinking competition with your daughter.

[Cerys]

I know, but they throw up so fast.

[Steven]

Although 'next time'?

Aren't you Welsh? There must be saliva constantly going everywhere in your house.

[Cerys]

You say that as if it's a bad thing.

[Cerys]

Update - after contacting Nintendo and forking out seventy-four pounds and fifty shiny pennies, the 2DS is now back with us, with a new motherboard and a renewed warranty.  It was liquid contamination, but I still feel not a little gouged on the repair price.  Bethan has been informed that we're not going to be paying for repairs again, and that she is to look after it better.  And not puke near it.