DIY Guide: Nintendo Home Console Disassembly for Repair

– Unscrew those six 13.25mm Phillips screws hiding out at the bottom of your device like they’re playing a game of hide and seek.

– Once those little guys are out of the way, gently lift the bottom half off the top housing – it’ll come off smoother than butter on a hot day!

– Time to get those screws out! Grab your Phillips screwdriver and remove seven 13.25mm screws that are hanging out around the edge of the RF shield.

– Now, gently lift the RF shield up and away from the system. Give it a little wave goodbye and set it aside for later!

– Alright, grab your trusty Phillips screwdriver and take out the four 13.25mm screws hanging out in the corners of the cartridge tray. They’re just chilling there, waiting for you!

– Next up, unscrew the two 17.25mm Phillips screws from the top of the cartridge tray. These guys are holding things together real tight, but you’ve got this!

– With the screws out of the way, slide the cartridge tray toward you like you’re pulling out a drawer. Once it’s loose, give the front a little lift, and voilà, it’s free!

– Unscrew the three 13.25mm Phillips screws to release the motherboard from the bottom housing.

– Gently lift the motherboard and flip it over to reveal the wired connections.

– Step one, unplug those wires from the motherboard. Easy-peasy!

– Shorter wires? That’s Player 1—disconnect those first.

– Longer wires? That’s Player 2—your turn next!

– Finally, unplug the Power and Reset button connections. Boom, you’re all set!

– The bottom RF shield is held snugly around the expansion port. Gently lift it up and away from the motherboard—nice and easy, like peeling off a sticker!

– To pop off the 72-Pin connector, give each edge a firm nudge and smoothly slide it off the motherboard contacts. Easy does it!

– Take out the two 13.25mm Phillips screws from the button assembly. Once they’re out, gently lift the back part a bit, then pull the whole assembly up and away from the housing.

– Start by carefully removing the two 7.25mm Phillips screws located at the bottom of your device. Once that’s done, gently lift the controller port faceplate upwards and away.

– Next up, it’s time to free those controller ports! Simply feed them through the port holes towards the front of the housing with a little finesse.

– As you put everything back together, keep in mind that Player 1 (Left) has shorter wires compared to Player 2 (Right). So, make sure to connect them accordingly!

– Let’s get started by removing seven 7.25mm small flathead screws from the inside of the top housing. Take your time, and make sure you’re comfortable with this step.

– Keep in mind that two of these screws also hold a spring for the door, so when you’re reassembling, refer to the keyed shape of the plastic to orient these correctly – it’s an easy step, but an important one to get right.

– You did it! To put everything back together, just follow these steps in reverse. Nice job!

– If you need help or have any other devices that need fixing, you can always schedule a repair.