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This teardown is not a repair guide. To repair your Nintendo 3DS Game Card (Cartridge), use our service manual.

  1. Nintendo 3DS Game Card Teardown/How to Open, Locate the Tab on the Game Card: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Find the tab on the left side of the cartridge.

  2. Nintendo 3DS Game Card Teardown/How to Open, Pry open the Cartridge: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Use your fingernails to pop open the top from the bottom

    • BE CAREFUL WHILE DOING THIS. If you aren’t careful, the game case may crack and or not go back together.

  3. Nintendo 3DS Game Card Teardown/How to Open, Pry around the rest of the Game Card with an Opening Tool: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Go around all parts of the cartridge and do not crack the plastic.

  4. Nintendo 3DS Game Card Teardown/How to Open, Remove the top of the Cartridge: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the top of the Game Card with your fingers.

Mr. L

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Where can I find good replacement game card housing?

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