DIY Nintendo DS Bottom LCD Screen Replacement Guide
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 11 Steps
Once you’ve got that circuit board out of the way, the bottom LCD screen can be easily lifted out from your Nintendo DS.
Step 1
In the pictures, you’ll see a flathead screwdriver in action. Don’t worry if you’ve only got a Phillips #00 screwdriver—it’ll do the job just as well!
Step 2
– Time to get that battery out! Use a plastic opening tool or spudger to carefully pry it loose from the bottom. Don’t have one? No worries, your trusty fingernails can come to the rescue if needed.
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Step 3
– Pop out the battery from your Nintendo DS.
Step 4
If your device has a lanyard attached, feel free to remove it for easier access to that tricky top-left screw.
– Take out the seven 6.4mm Y00 screws on the back. Time to get those screws out of their cozy home.
Step 5
– Alright, let’s do this! Use your hands to gently pop off the back panel from the main case.
– Now, carefully separate the back from the front and set it aside.
Step 6
Handle that screwdriver with care – we don’t want any accidental slips that could damage the circuit board!
– Grab your trusty Phillips #00 screwdriver and unscrew the four little guys holding the circuit board in place. You got this!
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Step 7
Be gentle with those cables! Avoid using pliers to pull them, as they can get damaged pretty easily.
– Pop the black clip up to unlock those two big ribbon cables.
– Gently wiggle the ribbon cables down and out using just your fingers.
Step 8
Handle with care! Those teeny-tiny ribbon cables are super delicate, so be gentle to avoid any damage.
Tweezers can be a handy sidekick for plucking out those tiny ribbon cables.
– First, spot the two tiny ribbon cables hiding under the big one on the right. They’re a bit sneaky, but you’ve got this!
– Next, gently slide the locks for those small ribbon cables to the side and carefully pop them off. Just like that, the cables are free!
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Step 10
– Now it’s time to get those ribbon cables in place – gently feed them through the opening on the board.
– Next, carefully pull up and remove the circuit board, then set it aside where it’s safe and out of the way.
Step 11
– Now that you’ve got everything back together, just retrace your steps in reverse to complete the reassembly.
– If you couldn’t finish the guide, don’t worry! You can always schedule a repair.
– You’ve got this! If you need extra help along the way, don’t hesitate to schedule a repair.
