Introduction
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A guide on how to replace the Nintendo DSi top LCD screen.
What you need
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Step 1 Battery
Careful: steps 1-2 are sourced from a guide that's marked as in-progress.
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Loosen the two screws on the battery panel. Then lift the panel up to remove it.
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L Button.
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Top of the battery pack.
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To remove the battery pack, place your fingernail or a spudger at the top of the battery near the L button. Gently lift the battery out.
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Step 3 Motherboard
Careful: steps 3-4 are sourced from a guide that's marked as in-progress.
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Remove 4 Phillips screws from the board.
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Lift the main board from the bottom end and flip it over to reveal the last connector.
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Disconnect the ribbon cable by gently using a plastic opening tool to flip up the black connector latch. The cable should easily slide out from the connector.
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The motherboard should now be free from the rest of the device.
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Step 5 Disassembling Nintendo DSi Bottom case
Careful: steps 5-7 are sourced from a guide that's marked as in-progress.
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A/B/X/Y button assembly
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Select/Start button assembly
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D-pad
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Power button
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Place a plastic opening tool between the front panel and top edge of the outer case. Slide the tool along the edge as needed to prop open the case.
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With the screen facing you, slide the screen side down with your thumbs to separate the screen from the cover.
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Remove the antenna from the bottom left of the device.
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Remove the microphone from the top of the frame.
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On the reverse side of the casing, insert the spudger onto the surface of the sliding shaft just left of the LED light channels.
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Push the sliding shaft completely through the hinge until it stops and the hinge is released.
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The right side of bottom case should separate from the top case when you remove the sliding shaft.
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Slide the top case to the right to separate the joint.
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Weave the wires and ribbons through the wire hinge to completely separate the top and bottom casings.
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Lift the top LCD out of the plastic frame. Carefully thread the ribbon cable out of the hinge to avoid damaging it.
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