Nintendo DS Lite: GBA Cartridge filler

[Greg Marra]

Originally Posted by JoeXIII'007

how??? when I take out the filler, it doesn't do anything. System still says there is no GBA cartridge in slot.

edit: and yes, the pins will be connecting with the contacts on the cartridge filler, but looking at the board, all lines lead to holes, there are no chips or anything in there, its just an electrical dead end. (picture attached)

From what I understand, and I don't own a DS Lite, nor have I inspected the GBA filler: The contacts are there for the mechanical purpose of holding the filler in place, and serve no electrical purpose at all. They are just a point of contact to hold the cartridge in place.