Why is my 2ds, cracked from the inside?

From my perspective, after dealing with plenty of electronics over the years, here’s what could have gone wrong with your 2DS’s internal screen.

1. Hidden Stress Points: Just like how a tiny chip in a car windshield can expand into a crack, a minuscule flaw or scratch inside the screen could propagate due to stresses during regular use.
2. Design Vulnerabilities: Although the 2DS is built for durability, there can be design flaws that only surface after extensive use. Certain pressure points might not be well-distributed internally.
3. Overcharging the Battery: Leaving your 2DS plugged in longer than necessary can overheat the battery, which could then swell slightly and place stress on the screen from within.
4. Temperature Extremes: As electronics can be sensitive to temperature changes, if the device experiences drastic shifts, it can stress and eventually fracture the internal parts, including the screen. This might be from leaving it in a car on a hot day and then bringing it into an air-conditioned space.
5. Frequent Handling: Heavy usage, especially with rough handling, can lead to cumulative internal damage. Over time, these small shifts and squeezes can add up to a more serious problem.
   Given these perspectives, think back to how you’ve used and stored your 2DS. You might find clues to your device’s condition there.

I had a similar issue with my 2DS where the internal screen cracked unexpectedly. After some investigation, I discovered several possible causes.

1. Manufacturing Defects: Sometimes, devices come with inherent flaws. If there was a microscopic weakness in the screen glass or a defect in the assembly, it could lead to cracking.
2. Pressure from the Case: If you frequently store your 2DS in a tight-fitting case or consistently place heavy objects on top of it, this might exert enough internal pressure to crack the screen, even without obvious external damage.
3. Thermal Stress: Rapid changes in temperature, like moving the device from a hot environment to a cold one (or vice versa), can cause internal components to expand or contract, resulting in cracks.
4. Battery Expansion: Over time, batteries can swell due to wear and tear, especially if they overheat during extended use. This expansion can put pressure on the internal screen and cause it to crack.

In my case, I realized I had been keeping my 2DS in an overly tight backpack pocket, likely leading to pressure-related internal damage.

Answering this based on my experience, there are a few different reasons why your 2DS might have an internal crack. I went through a period of intense investigation when I noticed similar damage on my device.

1. Impact Transference: Even if there are no visible marks on the exterior, a fall or knock could cause the internal components to shift or crack. If the device fell but landed on a padded surface like a carpet, the exterior might remain unscathed while the inside could still sustain damage.
2. Factory Fumble: A friend of mine, who works in quality control, suggested that sometimes manufacturing errors simply aren’t caught. You can have tiny imperfections in the glass or misalignment during assembly that could worsen over time.
3. Internal Component Movement: Over time, with usage, internal components can shift slightly. If any part was not perfectly secured during assembly, everyday usage could move them just enough to damage the screen eventually.
4. Environmental Factors: Humidity and temperature fluctuations where you store your 2DS might also play a role. If you keep it in a location where it gets really hot in the day and cold at night, that expansion and contraction could stress the screen internally.

After considering these factors, I noted that in my case, likely impact transference was the culprit.

Answer 1:
I had a similar question when my 2DS screen cracked from the inside. One potential cause is overheating. If the device gets too hot, the heat can expand the internal parts more than intended. This makes the screen stress out and crack.

Answer 2:
I remember my nephew’s 2DS having the exact problem. Turned out his habit of shoving the 2DS into his backpack without a protective case was to blame. External appearances can be deceiving, as pressure exerted from all the other items can still wreak havoc on the internals, leading to those mysterious, internal cracks.

Answer 3:
Once, a technician I consulted mentioned that sometimes poor craftsmanship during manufacture could be the cause. Even a small defect inside the 2DS that wasn’t caught in quality control can eventually lead to cracks, worsened by the stress of regular use.