How to Take Apart Your Nintendo DS and Safely Put It Back Together

Ever wanted to wonder what the inside of a DS looks like? Want to open it to see? then read on reader...

Steps

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    Remove a two rubber tabs on the back side of Nintendo DS, and open the battery cover using the Quatro-wing screwdriver.[1]
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    Remove all those screws using the Quatro-wing screwdriver and Tri-wing screwdriver.[2]
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    Remove a battery and unscrew a two screws, which are beneath the battery.[3]
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    Remove back faceplate carefully.[4]
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    Locate and unscrew a two screws. Remove black and white wire.[5]
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    Carefully remove the circuit board and there you have it your touch screen and entire lower board.[6]
    • Simply follow through these stages carefully backwards to create a fully working DS again.
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Warnings

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Things You'll Need

  • tri-wing screwdriver
  • Nintendo DS
  • Quatro-wing screwdriver

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References

  1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQlTpTLUyFQ
  2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQlTpTLUyFQ
  3. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQlTpTLUyFQ
  4. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlHxDA10-i4
  5. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlHxDA10-i4
  6. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlHxDA10-i4

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Updated: April 5, 2021
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Categories: Nintendo DS
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