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This Nintendo DS Lite was released in 2006 as the successor to the Nintendo DS. Getting inside this device is simple, making for easy fixes.

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Soldering options for DS Lite

I accidentally broke the power switch. All guides I've found use a hot air reflow station to desolder it. Airflow stations are kinda pricey, so is it possible to just use a soldering gun with some removal alloy?

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@cych yes, you can use a regular soldering iron. I am not a fan of soldering guns but prefer a regular iron.

Lots of flux and nice desoldering braid will work. Try some low melt solder to remove it. I'd use a bent tip to get to the short contacts.

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