Installing Nintendo DSi XL Speakers

Right speaker replacement.

  • Author: Matt Newsom
  • Time required: 20 minutes
  • Difficulty: Difficult

Replace your DSi XL's speakers so you can hear Mario yell "Mamma mia" as clear as ever.

Image #1 Image #2

Add Note Edit Step 1 — Battery  ¶ 

  • Remove the two Phillips screws securing the battery cover to the back of the handheld console.

  • Lift the battery cover off the back of the DSi XL.

Image #1

Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Lift the battery from the DSi XL.

Image #1 Image #2 Image #3

Add Note Edit Step 3 — Rear Bezel  ¶ 

  • Use a push pin to remove the four plastic screw covers on the front bezel.

Image #1

Add Note Edit Step 4  ¶ 

  • Remove four Phillips screws securing the front bezel to the rear bezel.

Image #1 Image #2

Add Note Edit Step 5  ¶ 

  • Using two hands, gently slide the rear bezel upwards.

  • The rear bezel will move only about 2 mm.

Image #1 Image #2

Add Note Edit Step 6  ¶ 

  • Insert a spudger into the gap between the front and rear bezel

  • Rotate the spudger away from the DSi XL, prying the two bezels apart.

Image #1

Add Note Edit Step 7  ¶ 

  • In the same manner as described above, continue prying along the top edge of the front and rear bezels.

Image #1

Add Note Edit Step 8  ¶ 

  • Separate the rear bezel from the front bezel.

  • Do not attempt to completely remove the rear bezel yet. It is still attached to the front bezel by the rear-facing camera.

Next » « Previous

Required Tools

Spudger

$2.95 · 50+ In stock

Phillips #00 Screwdriver

$4.95 · 50+ In stock

Soldering Station

$24.95 · 13 In stock

Recommended Tools

Universal Drive Adaptor

$29.95 · 50+ In stock

iFixit Lock Pick Set

$29.95 · 31 In stock

Inspection Scope

$39.95 · 40 In stock

Frictionless Ratchet

$24.95 · 49 In stock

Portable Anti-Static Mat

$24.95 · 19 In stock

Popular Products

Unibody Laptop Dual Drive

$39.95 · 50+ In stock

iPad 3rd Gen Front Panel Assembly

$134.95 · 50+ In stock

iPad 4th Gen Front Panel Assembly

$134.95 · 33 In stock

Flathead 3/32" or 2.5 mm Screwdriver

$4.95 · 50+ In stock

Heavy-duty Spudger

$4.95 · 50+ In stock

Comments Add Note Comments are offturn on