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Nintendo 3DS 2015 Battery Replacement

Introduction

If your battery isn't holding a charge or won't charge you may consider replacing the battery. Press hard and go slow on the screws in the back panel they are soft and strip easily.

What you need

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    • Unscrew the two 3mm Phillips #0 head screws along the top edge of the device.

    • The screws on the back panel strip easily. Go slowly and press down firmly.

    • The screws on the back panel are held in by locking washers, so they won't come out of the back panel.

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    • Pull the top corner tabs of the front face plate outward and towards you.

    • Pull the faceplate up and out of the slots at the bottom of the device.

    • Set aside the back faceplate.

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    • Insert a plastic opening tool into the notch at the top of the battery.

    • Pry the battery up with the plastic opening tool.

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Conclusion

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

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