How can I fix the zif connector?

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Nintendo 3DS

Nintendo's first 3DS handheld device released February 2011, identified by model number CTR-001.

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Hi, my original 3DS (old) has a broken zif connector on the board. It's located on the top right, the speaker cable flex connector.

Now, how can I fix that? Where can I buy the replacement zif connector?

The board is good, I don't wish to throw away.

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Leonhard Bokowski @neotil Rep: 510 6 4 · Answer 1 · 2017-06-07T08:35:29-07:00

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3 options:

-resolder a new connector

-just replace the latching mechanism with a new latch

-put the cable in place, tape it down and apply pressure with a piece of tissue between the case and connector for example

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