Introduction
After removing the circuit board, the bottom LCD screen can easily be removed from the Nintendo DS.
What you need
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Remove the cartridge from the console.
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Use a Phillips #00 Screwdriver to remove the screw securing the battery door to the rear case.
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Remove the battery door.
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Use a plastic opening tool or spudger to pry out the battery from the bottom. If a plastic opening tool or spudger isn't available, your fingernails may work.
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With your hands, pry the back panel off the main case.
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Separate the back from the front, and set it aside.
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Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the four screws on the circuit board.
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Unlock the two large ribbon cables by moving the black clip up.
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Carefully pull the ribbon cables down and out with your fingers.
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Locate the Wifi antenna pigtail connector.
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Remove the antenna by grasping it at the head with tweezers. Using a slight rocking motion, pull up to dislodge the connector.
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Feed the ribbon cables through the opening on the board.
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Pull up and remove the circuit board, and set it aside.
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Peel off the black cushion foam on the bottom touch screen to expose the ribbon cable.
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Gently lift the screen out of the base.
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