Replace Nintendo 3DS XL Touchscreen Guide

– Alright, let’s get those pesky #00 Phillips screws out of the way! They’re 4.2 mm in length and chilling at the top of the back cover. Give ’em a good loosen!

– Alright, let’s get this show on the road! Make sure your device is facing up, like it’s ready to receive a high-five.

– Grab your trusty plastic opening tool and gently encourage that cover to detach, starting from the top right corner. You got this!

– Off with the cover! Place it aside in a safe spot. We don’t want it staging a comeback just yet.

– Keep a grip on that edge! We don’t want the cover deciding to jump back into the action prematurely.

– Now, scout out that little section chilling below the stylus compartment. If the cover’s still clinging on, give it a gentle nudge with your tool. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

– Gently slide the plastic opening tool into the gap on the right side of the battery. Easy peasy!

– Carefully pry the battery off the lower casing, like peeling a banana—just be gentle!

– Now, lift that battery out of the case and set it aside. You’re making great progress!

– Grab those tweezers and gently yank out the little rubber bumpers chilling at the top of your device, right beside the game cartridge slot. It’s like tweezing your eyebrows but way more satisfying!

– Let’s get started! Remove the six 6.2 mm screws using a trusty Phillips #00 screwdriver – it’s time to take your device apart and get to the good stuff!

– Let’s get started! Remove the 2.3 mm screw located above the (https://pollinations.ai/referral?topic=gamecartridge) using a Phillips #00 screwdriver – it’s an easy one to begin with!

– First things first, let’s give that SD card the boot! Once that’s done, grab a trusty plastic opening tool and gently pry off the lower case, starting from the bottom edge and making your way around the perimeter like a pro.

– Now, be on the lookout for those two ribbon cables connecting the case to the circuit board. Handle with care—no need to tug too hard and risk tearing those cables. You’re doing great!

– Gently lift the ribbon cables tucked away under the left and right bumpers using a trusty plastic opening tool—think of it as giving them a little pampering!

– Carefully detach the lower case from the rest of the device and set it aside, like a smart little ninja.

– Get your device ready by placing it with the game cartridge slot at the top.

– Spot the circle pad on the right side of your device.

– Take out the two 7.5 mm screws located at the top left and bottom right corners.

– Grab your trusty plastic opening tool and gently pry off that circle pad joystick. It’s like a pop quiz, but way more fun!

– Remember, easy does it! Avoid using too much force with the plastic tool. There’s a ribbon keeping the circle pad joystick connected to the motherboard, so let’s be gentle and keep everything intact!

– Let’s get started! Use the flat head side of your trusty spudger to carefully pry up the retaining flap that’s holding the circle pad ribbon in place on the motherboard.

– Now it’s time to set the circle pad joystick free! Gently remove the ribbon and joystick – you’re making great progress!

– Set your device so the game cartridge slot is up top.

– Find the IR board on the upper right of the motherboard.

– Use a plastic opening tool to gently pry up and remove the IR board by inserting the tool underneath.

– Alright, let’s get this Wi-Fi board outta here! Grab your plastic opening tool and gently coax that board up and away.

– Heads up! The Wi-Fi board is still attached by a wire, but no sweat, you don’t have to fully detach it for this step. Just nudge it aside so it’s out of your way and we can keep rollin’.

– First, track down the volume switch on the right side of the motherboard – it’s hanging out next to the circle pad joystick, so keep an eye out for that.

– Now, use those trusty tweezers to carefully pry the volume board out of the casing. Don’t worry, it’s still attached to the motherboard by a ribbon cable, so it won’t go flying.

– Time to get started! Use the flat head side of your trusty spudger to carefully pry up the flap that keeps the volume board ribbon attached to the motherboard. Easy does it!

– Now, gently remove the volume board and set it aside for now. You’re making great progress!

– Gently pop out the black plastic pieces from the lower left and right corners using your fingers or tweezers. It’s like a little treasure hunt!

– If you’re feeling adventurous, flip the 3DS upside-down and give it a little shake. Those pieces usually just tumble right out, but keep an eye on them so they don’t go on their own adventure!

– Grab the flat head side of your spudger and gently lift up the flap that holds the two smaller ribbons in place on the motherboard.

– These flaps are located on the top right and bottom right sides of the motherboard.

– Carefully remove the ribbons from the flap.

– (https://pollinations.ai/referral?topic=spudger) and gently pop up those little flaps holding the wide ribbons to the motherboard. Be smooth, not stabby!

– Once the flaps are open, slide those ribbons out like a pro. Easy does it!

– With your trusty flathead spudger, gently persuade the flap that’s hugging the ribbon to the motherboard to open up.

– Now, with a little finesse, coax the ribbon out from its flap embrace.

– Heads up for the grand reassembly! Remember, the wide ribbon with the cool BLACK STRIPE is the star of the show and takes the upper (visible) stage on the motherboard. Don’t mix it up!

– Alright, let’s get those ten 3.0 mm screws outta here! They’re chilling around the motherboard’s face, so go ahead and unscrew them.

– Time to get this board lifted! Carefully pry it up just enough to clear those two plastic mounts near the top corners of the cartridge slot – you got this!

– Now, gently flip that motherboard over to the top side. Easy does it!

– With a gentle touch, use the flat head side of the spudger to lift the flap that connects the wider ribbon on the upper right side to the motherboard. Take your time, it’s like opening a little door!

– Once the flap is up, carefully remove the ribbon from its cozy spot.

– Now, go ahead and set the motherboard aside, giving it a little break while you work your magic!

– Pop open that device’s hinge like a pro!

– With a gentle nudge, lift the touchscreen upward until it gracefully detaches from the casing.

– Begin by gently inserting the flat end of a spudger into the bottom right corner of your device, creating a delicate separation between the touch digitizer and the LCD frame. Slowly pry that touchscreen away from the LCD—like peeling a banana, but a bit more techy!

– Next, slide the spudger into the top right corner where the two layers meet, and carefully pry the touch digitizer off the LCD frame. You’ve got this!

– Do the same thing for the other two corners, and pop that touch digitizer off the LCD frame. You got this!

– To put your device back together, just work through these steps backwards—easy peasy!

– Didn’t quite get through it? No worries, we’ve got your back. You can always schedule a repair anytime.

– Way to go tackling this repair! You’re one step closer to tech mastery.