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Nintendo DSi Wi-Fi Board Replacement

What you need

  1. Nintendo DSi Wi-Fi Board Replacement, Battery Cover Removal: step 1, image 1 of 2 Nintendo DSi Wi-Fi Board Replacement, Battery Cover Removal: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Unscrew the two Phillips screws securing the battery cover to the lower case.

    • The screws remain captive to the battery cover.

    • Grasp the battery cover and lift it out of the lower case.

    • If it's difficult to grasp, lightly tap the opposite side of the device.

  2. Nintendo DSi Wi-Fi Board Replacement, Taking out the Battery: step 2, image 1 of 2 Nintendo DSi Wi-Fi Board Replacement, Taking out the Battery: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Using a spudger tool (or your fingernail), lift up the battery from the top.

    • The liquid damage indicator sits underneath the battery. Pry gently, or you may damage the indicator.

    • There's a small tab on the top of the battery to make removal easier.

    • Grasp the battery and remove it from the DSi.

  3. Nintendo DSi Wi-Fi Board Replacement, Lower Case Assembly: step 3, image 1 of 2 Nintendo DSi Wi-Fi Board Replacement, Lower Case Assembly: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Two screws are hidden underneath two rubber feet highlighted in red.

    • Use the tip of a spudger to pry the rubber feet out of the lower case.

  4. Nintendo DSi Wi-Fi Board Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the following screws securing the lower case to the body of the DSi:

    • Six 5.2 mm Phillips #00 screws.

    • One 2.7 mm Phillips #00 screw.

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    • Insert the spudger in between the lower casing and lower panel near the top right corner of the DSi.

    • Carefully run the spudger along the edge of the outer casing, creating an opening between the body and the casing.

    • Continue running the spudger around the body of the DSi until the majority of the lower case has been separated.

  6. Nintendo DSi Wi-Fi Board Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Nintendo DSi Wi-Fi Board Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Carefully lift the lower casing from its bottom edge.

    • The lower case is still attached to the motherboard by the volume and SD board cable highlighted in red. Do not try to completely remove the lower case of the DSi yet.

    • Pry the volume and SD board cable up from its socket on the motherboard using a spudger.

    • Once the cable is completely removed, then you may take off the entire outer casing.

  7. Nintendo DSi Wi-Fi Board Replacement, Wi-Fi Board: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Pull the Wi-Fi board away from the motherboard by its edge closest to the headphone jack.

  8. Nintendo DSi Wi-Fi Board Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Pry the Wi-Fi antenna connector straight up from its socket on the Wi-Fi board.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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2 Comments

What causes the Wifi board to need replaced? Just age or is there a more technical explanation?

James McCurry - Reply

thank you! Easy to follow and awesome step-by-step instructions!

Belt Boy's Dad - Reply

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