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Nintendo DS Lite Battery Disconnect

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Introduction

Prerequisite-only guide to disconnect the Nintendo DS Lite battery before further disassembly.

What you need

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    • Place your device upside down and locate the battery compartment.

    • Find the Phillips head screw securing the battery cover in the bottom right hand corner of the device.

    • Loosen the screw enough to remove the battery cover but leave the screw in the cover for reassembly.

    • Use only a Phillips screwdriver to remove screw.

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    • Slowly remove the battery cover with the iFixit opening tool.

    • Make sure to remove the cover carefully to keep from losing Phillips screw in the cover. It will be needed for reassembly.

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    • Use the iFixit opening tool to carefully pry the battery out of the case.

    • After the old battery is removed replace it with a new battery facing the same direction as when the cover was opened.

    • For some devices, you may be able to remove the battery by flipping the DS over and letting the battery fall into your hand.

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Conclusion

To replace battery and reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse.

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