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I am interested in buying a capture card from you guys. I was wondering, will the Infrared Sensor still work? And since after modding our system Nintendo won't offer warranties, what would happen if my 3DS broke a month after I received it with the mod?

Also, how much cheaper would it be to get a DIY Kit and what does it include inside the box? I have a friend who is very experienced in soldering.

I was going to go test the sensor on my modified 3DS when I realized I have no idea 1. what it is 2. where it is or 3. what it does. That said, I see no reason why the sensor wouldn't work after the board is installed. I have seen Loopy say that the system will function as normal after the board is installed. As far as the warranty goes, getting the capture board installed will most def void the warranty, so you would not be able to send it to them if it breaks. I think that Loopy would check it out for you to try to get it working again, but there is no guarantee he'd be able to fix it, so it would be a bit of a risk. On the other hand, I have never had any of my systems break on me, and the Nintendo warranty is only good for a year anyhoo, so unless your system is brand spanking new, it shouldn't be a real concern.

You do have a few options though if you don't want to risk your main system (though the risk is super minimal IMO as Loopy is amazing). You can either purchase a refurbished system from Nintendo directly fairly cheap ($95.00) or you could try your luck with ebay. I would recommend getting a refurb before you tried ebay because Nintendo is pretty known for having great refurbs, and I doubt you'd get a much cheaper price on ebay anyhoo.

One last thing, I'm a very nervous buyer, and I had a lot of questions/reservations about getting a capture board. I posted a thread with a LOT of questions, and all the responses and contact with Loopy completely put my mind at ease! I am super happy with my modified system, and I highly recommend picking one up.

Yes, the IR sensor still works. As MopyDream44 said, there are some simple things I can fix (like stuck buttons, etc) but I am not a repair service. There are other 3rd party console repair services that might take it. Of course, I'll fix the capture card if there's something wrong with it.

Thanks guys! I've been worried about using my current 3DS which has been in repair twice and instead get a new one and send it in. Also, can I have the system shipped directly from Amazon to the facility? Thanks!

You can send it from Amazon, just be sure to give me a tracking number or something so I know which one is yours.