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Nintendo 3DS NFC Reader Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

The 3DS NFC Adapter is an external device that gives older 3DS family models the ability to use Amiibos. This guide goes over the dismantling of a Nintendo 3DS NFC Adapter. Model number: CTRAFGWA.

The NFC Adapter is a very simple device to take apart. The adapter contains a button, infrared slide, light-up plastic piece, and motherboard.

Steps 8 involve removing the motherboard, so take caution to prevent damage.

What you need

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    • Flip the adapter so the bottom side faces up.

    • Remove the cover by pressing the plastic flap and lifting it up with one finger.

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    • Remove the batteries by pressing the positive side towards the negative side and lifting with one finger.

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    • Grab your tri-point screwdriver.

    • Locate the four holes containing the tri-point screws at each corner of the adapter.

    • Using the screwdriver, unscrew all four screws.

    • Put the screws out of the way.

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    • After removing the screws, flip the adapter where the top side faces up.

    • Using your fingers, pull the top off of the adapter.

    • Place the top out of the way.

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    • Using your tweezers, remove the translucent plastic by lifting upwards out of it's peg.

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    • To remove the black slide, use your fingers to slide the black slide out of its slot.

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    • Using the tweezers, carefully lift up the plastic button out of its slot.

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    • Using your tweezers, carefully loosen the copper wire from its plastic holder.

    • Then with the tweezers, remove the plastic holding the motherboard in place.

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    • Using your fingers, carefully lift the board and place it down, out of the way.

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