are1981 Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 The serial number sticker on my 3DS slowly wears off during use. When holding the 3DS comfortably, both my middle fingers tend to move slightly along the sticker's edges. If my 3DS lose its serial number sticker, it will void its warranty, and I assume also my Norwegian consumer rights. Has anyone else experienced this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rummy Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Yep. Happened with my old DS too, can't recall if it's happened with the lite. They have a really pants plastic coating on the serial, combined with it essentially being WHERE YOU WILL REST YOUR FINGERS LIKE ALL THE TIME additionall5y combined with slipping in and out of pockets - it might well be worn off within the year. Only thing I can advise is write down the serial/take a picture of it, just as a backup. Not sure where you'll stand on the warranty issue if it's rubbed off, but if you still have the serial number somewhere it might help to make a case if neccessary. (speak of the devil! as i typed this I got a text from nintendo to say my repair has been initiated. I can't recall my console's exact condition now, but I think I managed to still read the serial when I requested the repair; though there were certainly signs of it eventually wearing away) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
are1981 Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 I am actually thinking of taking my 3DS to the shop I bought it, and kindly demand a replacement, because of its flaws, that the label is not supposed to come off during normal use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iun Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I am actually thinking of taking my 3DS to the shop I bought it, and kindly demand a replacement, because of its flaws, that the label is not supposed to come off during normal use. You have an ENORMOUS amount of time to spare, have you considered getting some kind of life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rummy Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 So is the sticker coming off, or just the serial number wearing away? I've now realised if it comes off it'll probably void the warranty, it seems to act as a screw seal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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