Introduction
This guide shows how to access the Nintendo 2DS screen for repair and cleaning purposes.
What you need
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Remove the two Phillips captive screws securing the upper rear panel.
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Remove the battery from its housing by lifting it up from the side closest to the outside edge.
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Use your fingernail or the flat end of a spudger to flip up the connector securing the ribbon cable to the motherboard
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Remove the cable from the connector
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Hold the side panels of the device's case with your fingers and pull outward to remove them.
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There are three ribbon cables which have already been unplugged in this picture, disconnect these before disassembling the device further.
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Remove the 12 brass-colored Phillips screws securing the main board.
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There are two additional screws located on the top rail. Remove these to fully remove the buttons and top rail.
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There are two screws holding down the joystick base that must be removed. (Be careful of the ribbon cable—it stays connected!)
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Hold the top panel with your fingers and pull away from the device to remove it.
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Detach the 2 ribbon cables by lifting the black flip connectors that hold them.
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Lift out the rectangular board seated in the face and lift out the white square which is the joystick motor (takes a little effort). Both stay attached to the motherboard.
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On some models, you'll need to remove three more tiny ribbon cables at the bottom of the screen. They are secured by flip up connectors. BE GENTLE!
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Holding the motherboard on either side, lift to remove it.
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Grasp the screen firmly by a corner and lift it off of the front panel of the Nintendo 2DS.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Camera ribbon cable is very brittle, be careful.
Thank you so much, Fina! You have done a fantastic job explaining each step incredibly well! I very much appreciate all of your efforts into skillfully describing the process of disassembling the 2DS. I was able to understand your instructions and thus was able to make a lucky kiddo super happy! Thanks again!
-Skye
what about a new screen?
Once you've removed your screen, what are you supposed to do with it to clean and/or repair?
