Replacing Nintendo DS Battery

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Guide to removing the Nintendo DS battery

  • Author: dnguye26
  • Time required: 1 Minute
  • Difficulty: Very easy

This guide will walk you through removing the Nintendo DS battery.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Battery  ¶ 

  • Remove the cartridge from the console.

  • Use a Phillips #00 Screwdriver to remove the screw securing the battery door to the rear case.

  • Remove the battery door.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Use a plastic opening tool or spudger to pry out the battery from the bottom. If a plastic open tool or spudger isn't available, your fingernails may work.

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  • Remove the battery from the Nintendo DS.

Required Tools

Spudger

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Phillips #00 Screwdriver

$4.95 · 50+ In stock

Plastic Opening Tools

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Popular Products

Plastic Opening Tools

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Metal Spudger Set

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