Introduction
Can't take any pictures with your 3DS? Replace either the front or rear-facing cameras. All three cameras are located on the same ribbon cable.
What you need
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Insert a plastic opening tool into the notch in the lower case above the battery.
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Pry the battery up with the plastic opening tool.
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Grab the top edge of the battery and lift it out of the lower case.
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Remove the nine 6.3 mm black Phillips screws from the lower case.
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Remove the 2.4 mm silver Phillips screw above the game cartridge slot.
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Remove the two 7.7 mm Phillips screws securing the back of the Circle Pad to the motherboard.
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Remove the two 4.5 mm Phillips screws securing the SD board to the motherboard.
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Insert the flat end of a spudger between the SD board and the motherboard.
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Pry up slowly to loosen the SD board from the RF shield underneath it. If you pry too quickly, you may tear the shield or break its solder points.
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Run the spudger along the sides of the SD board to free it from the adhesive holding it in place.
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Once completely freed, lift the SD board straight off the motherboard.
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Slide the flat end of a spudger under the corner of the Wi-Fi board, and lift it away from the motherboard.
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Remove the six 3.6 mm Phillips screws securing the rear display bezel to the front display bezel.
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Carefully feed the speaker assembly ribbon cable through the hole in the upper display bezel.
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Gently roll the upper LCD ribbon cable and camera ribbon cable together and insert them into the hinge opening.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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