Okay, maybe this is a stupid question, but I bought a SwanCrystal the other day, and basically the power button only turns the console on but won't turn it off. The guy who sold it to me told me that that's how all WonderSwans work, although the original black and white model has a slider switch for power, so I'm guessing that model is the exception.
The only thing is, it's very inconvenient to remove the battery every time I want to power the system off. I've looked for hours for an answer, but couldn't find a straight answer about whether the power button should indeed turn off the console or not. Most information I've come across points towards the power button turning it both on and off, but I have yet to have any luck. So is mine broken, or are they really designed like that? And if it is by design, does anyone have any idea about how I could modify it (preferably without physical exterior modifications) to cycle the power states, rather than just turn it on?
WonderSwan (SwanCrystal) question
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A lot of them just have a hard time turning off. I have to press mine in several times before it finally turns off.
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So you have a SwanCrystal that powers off normally? Because trust me, I did try. I mashed the button fairly hard about 7 times once to get it to turn off. I've tried taking the battery out and putting it back in, turning it on, then pressing the power button several times. I've done this multiple times and still no results.
I did drop it against my desk two days ago though, and I was trying to press the power button at the same time as it slipped out of my hand. Only a tiny fall, but it did turn off. I thought it had just knocked the battery out of place, although the battery was still secured, so I don't know.
I'm going to go get my SwanCrystal now and try again, though. I'll try for a few minutes and see if I have a change in results.
EDIT: I got it to turn off. Yay? It works after about 8 hard presses. Is there anyway to make it work after, you know, ONE press?
I did drop it against my desk two days ago though, and I was trying to press the power button at the same time as it slipped out of my hand. Only a tiny fall, but it did turn off. I thought it had just knocked the battery out of place, although the battery was still secured, so I don't know.
I'm going to go get my SwanCrystal now and try again, though. I'll try for a few minutes and see if I have a change in results.
EDIT: I got it to turn off. Yay? It works after about 8 hard presses. Is there anyway to make it work after, you know, ONE press?
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1. Thought the Crystal had a non-reflective screen? (Makes it harder to see under natural light)
2. Try holding the power down for a few seconds
3. The button could just need replacing. (Kinda like the rubber under a SNES controller.)
2. Try holding the power down for a few seconds
3. The button could just need replacing. (Kinda like the rubber under a SNES controller.)
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pakopako wrote:1. Thought the Crystal had a non-reflective screen? (Makes it harder to see under natural light)
2. Try holding the power down for a few seconds
3. The button could just need replacing. (Kinda like the rubber under a SNES controller.)
1. It has a TFT LCD. What does that have to do with anything? It seems pretty reflective to me. Are you sure you're not thinking of the Color?
2. Already tried multiple times.
3. That could be a problem, but I don't know if you can buy replacement button. The three button on the bottom (Sound, Start, Power) are all on one strip, and the power button is a little piece of plastic that goes over the rubber piece. I've had it open and couldn't see any problem, but if anyone knows where to get another rubber piece for the console, I'd appreciate it. I just don't want to have to sell my house to buy it, if you know what I mean.
I managed to get it to turn off on the first try a few times. I try angling the button downwards (pushing from the front side of it) and that seemed to help for a bit. After a few times, it just started to seem randomly occurring again.
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TCJJ wrote:3. That could be a problem, but I don't know if you can buy replacement button. The three button on the bottom (Sound, Start, Power) are all on one strip, and the power button is a little piece of plastic that goes over the rubber piece. I've had it open and couldn't see any problem, but if anyone knows where to get another rubber piece for the console, I'd appreciate it. I just don't want to have to sell my house to buy it, if you know what I mean.
I was just curious about the first point. But since you've opened the system up, try cleaning it up some with a q-tip and rubbing alcohol. (I don't think you'll need any sort of grease to lubricate the rubber at the bottom of the button.)
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pakopako wrote:TCJJ wrote:3. That could be a problem, but I don't know if you can buy replacement button. The three button on the bottom (Sound, Start, Power) are all on one strip, and the power button is a little piece of plastic that goes over the rubber piece. I've had it open and couldn't see any problem, but if anyone knows where to get another rubber piece for the console, I'd appreciate it. I just don't want to have to sell my house to buy it, if you know what I mean.
I was just curious about the first point. But since you've opened the system up, try cleaning it up some with a q-tip and rubbing alcohol. (I don't think you'll need any sort of grease to lubricate the rubber at the bottom of the button.)
Fair enough. I did clean the contacts but no difference. However, after opening it up, I've discovered something kind of weird. For the power button, their are six contacts, all spread out, but pressing the power button doesn't touch the very top two. With the front off, I pushed the power button on the top two contacts, and it powered on and also powered off with only one button press each, which is what I want. I tried bridging the contacts but then it wouldn't turn on at all, so I just removed the solder and put it back in its original state. I wish I knew how to fix this. Whilst I'm good with electronics, I'm not THAT good.
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My Wonderswan color does the exact same thing. I tried taking the thing apart and cleaning the contact point with a dry eraser and it made no difference. I also tried swapping the rubber part on the power button with one of the main buttons and it didn't help either. Very frustrating, I know.
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Sorry to necroa months old thread, but I thought I'd post the solution in case anybody else with a Wonderswan has this problem.
The power button strip is cheap, and wears out after a while. I believe they may have shrunk with age, and no longer hit the power contacts. This is extremely common in all Wonderswan colours\Swan crystals.
It's very easy to fix.
Simply remove the start\sound\power strip.
Then, find a similar button to the power button sourced from elsewhere - I got mine from an old unfinished build-a-robot kit.
Lastly, make sure to measure the new button against the old one for position on the strip, and cut the old button away. Insert the sound\start strip and the new power button - if done correctly, they should sit snug against each other.
That's it - reassemble the console, and it's done! Easy one-switch power cycle, no button mashing or battery removal needed.
The power button strip is cheap, and wears out after a while. I believe they may have shrunk with age, and no longer hit the power contacts. This is extremely common in all Wonderswan colours\Swan crystals.
It's very easy to fix.
Simply remove the start\sound\power strip.
Then, find a similar button to the power button sourced from elsewhere - I got mine from an old unfinished build-a-robot kit.
Lastly, make sure to measure the new button against the old one for position on the strip, and cut the old button away. Insert the sound\start strip and the new power button - if done correctly, they should sit snug against each other.
That's it - reassemble the console, and it's done! Easy one-switch power cycle, no button mashing or battery removal needed.