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

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Any idea what this part is?

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I am replacing a broken top LCD, and this piece fell out at some point while I was dismantling. Anyone know what it is?

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I've looked through the teardowns and I can't seem to find exactly where it goes. However, that white part in the center may be some sort of fibre optic, so it may be used to illuminate the power button or the power status LED.

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Thanks! Its the camera led I think (top left case, spotted it in there on that teardown picture.

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