Nintendo DS Main Circuit Board Replacement

Step 1 Battery




• Remove the cartridge from the console.
• Use a Phillips #00 Screwdriver to remove the screw securing the battery door to the rear case.
• Remove the battery door.
• In the images, it shows that the fixer is using a flathead screwdriver. This flathead screwdriver will work just like the Phillips #00 Screwdriver.
Step 2

• 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.
Step 3
• Remove the battery from the Nintendo DS.
Step 4 Back Panel
• Remove the seven 6.4mm Y00 screws located on the back.
• If your DS has a lanyard attached to it, you can remove it to make the process of opening the top-left screw easier.
Step 5
• With your hands, pry the back panel off the main case.
• Separate the back from the front, and set it aside.
Step 6 Main Circuit Board
• Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the four screws on the circuit board.
• Be careful NOT to slip with the screwdriver, you can damage the circuit board!
Step 7
• Unlock the two large ribbon cables by moving the black clip up.
• Carefully pull the ribbon cables down and out with your fingers.
• Do not use pliers to pull the cables, as they can be damaged easily.
Step 8
• Locate the two small ribbon cables, beneath the rightmost large ribbon cable.
• Slide the locks for the small ribbon cables down to the side, and remove the cables.
• It may be useful to use tweezers to remove the small ribbon cables.
• Be careful not to damage the delicate ribbon cables.
Step 9
• Locate the Wifi antenna pigtail connector.
• Remove the antenna by grasping it at the head with tweezers. Using a slight rocking motion, pull up to dislodge the connector.
Step 10
• Feed the ribbon cables through the opening on the board.
• Pull up and remove the circuit board, and set it aside.

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