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New Nintendo 2DS XL Charging Port Replacement

What you need

  1. New Nintendo 2DS XL Charging Port Replacement, Back Cover Removal Preparation: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Before starting the disassembly, remove

    • The stylus

    • Any game cartridge

    • The SD card

  2. New Nintendo 2DS XL Charging Port Replacement, Back Cover Removal: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Unscrew the four 6mm tri-point screws located at the four corners of the bottom panel.

  3. New Nintendo 2DS XL Charging Port Replacement, Case Separation: step 3, image 1 of 2 New Nintendo 2DS XL Charging Port Replacement, Case Separation: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Be careful when separating the bottom panel from the front casing to avoid breaking the three cables connected to the motherboard (two on each side and one in the rear).

    • Using a spudger, separate the back panel from the front casing by gently prying around the panel.

    • There are many clips along the hinge of the case, so it is recommended to work your way along one short side and the two long sides before finishing the last short side.

  4. New Nintendo 2DS XL Charging Port Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 New Nintendo 2DS XL Charging Port Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 New Nintendo 2DS XL Charging Port Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Using tweezers, disconnect the two cables that connect the rear buttons on either side to the motherboard by gently pulling them upwards.

  5. New Nintendo 2DS XL Charging Port Replacement, Battery Removal: step 5, image 1 of 2 New Nintendo 2DS XL Charging Port Replacement, Battery Removal: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Using a spudger, lift out the battery.

    • Be aware that there is a sticky pad holding the battery into its tray. It may be necessary to use multiple tools to gently pry the battery away from the tray and motherboard.

  6. New Nintendo 2DS XL Charging Port Replacement, Motherboard: step 6, image 1 of 2 New Nintendo 2DS XL Charging Port Replacement, Motherboard: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • There are 8 ribbon cables that need to be removed as shown in the picture.

    • 2 of connectors (in green) are friction fit, unlike the rest of the connectors. Remove the cable by pulling it out gently. Do not attempt to open or unlatch these connectors in any way. Doing so will break them.

    • For the remaining 6 (in red), use a pair of tweezers to flip the latches up and pull the ribbon cable out.

    • Note that the second picture shows a broken ribbon connector next to the joystick ribbon connector (to the right of the red arrow). Do not attempt to unlatch this connector as shown in the picture!

  7. New Nintendo 2DS XL Charging Port Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 New Nintendo 2DS XL Charging Port Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Unplug the following wires from the motherboard using a pair of tweezers.

  8. New Nintendo 2DS XL Charging Port Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 New Nintendo 2DS XL Charging Port Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the seven 4.4 mm screws using a J00 Phillips screwdriver bit.

    • Remove the motherboard from the device.

  9. New Nintendo 2DS XL Charging Port Replacement, Charging Port: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the motherboard and locate the charging port. Flip the the motherboard over.

  10. New Nintendo 2DS XL Charging Port Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 New Nintendo 2DS XL Charging Port Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2
Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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