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how to repair nintendo ds lite top screen

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Replacing the top screen on the Nintendo DS Lite. Place your device upside down and locate the battery compartment. Find the phillips head screw securing the battery cover in the bottom right hand corner of the device. Loosen the screw enough to remove the battery cover but leave the screw in the cover for reassembly.

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How do you replace the top screen on a DS Lite?

Replacing the top screen on the Nintendo DS Lite. Place your device upside down and locate the battery compartment. Find the phillips head screw securing the battery cover in the bottom right hand corner of the device. Loosen the screw enough to remove the battery cover but leave the screw in the cover for reassembly.

What are the features of the Nintendo DS Lite?

Just like its predecessor, the DS Lite features two LCD screens, 3D graphics, and touch screen technology on the lower display. Some other DS Lite features include: It is important to determine which model you have as the repair steps for each DS are slightly different.

How do you remove the battery from a DS Lite?

Pry the battery cover upward with a spudger or fingernail, and lift out of the lower case. Wedge the edge of a spudger in between the side of the battery and the lower case housing and pry upward to dislodge the battery. Remove the battery from the DS Lite. Use the tip of a spudger to pry both rubber feet off the DS Lite.

How do I remove the ribbon cable from the DS Lite?

Once the ribbon cable is free from the upper case, pull the antenna and Wi-Fi cables through the hole in the upper case. Remove the upper case from the DS Lite.

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How do I fix the top of my DS screen?

4:296:21How to Repair a Nintendo DS Top LCD Screen | Original NDS RepairYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipScrews take the upper screen cover and press it in place making sure that everything is closedMoreScrews take the upper screen cover and press it in place making sure that everything is closed nicely. Open up the ds. We will screw back the four driving screw to close off the top.

How do you replace the top shell on a DS Lite?

2:1910:08Replacing The Nintendo DS Lite Shell - A Quick Overview - How To FixYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd have no popped off the top part of the shell. Here how to remove the battery cover the batteryMoreAnd have no popped off the top part of the shell. Here how to remove the battery cover the battery and the GPS lock detector. So once you've done that it should just come off.

Can Nintendo DS screens be repaired?

If either of the screens on the Nintendo 3DS system is cracked or if there are colour spots - even when the system is switched off - it can be sent for repair at the owner's expense.

How do you fix a broken hinge on a DS Lite?

0:002:18Nintendo DS Lite. Broken Hinge. Simple Fix. No Technical ... - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipIt goes it's horrible squeaky noise there is a simple solution to this you take a hair band. This isMoreIt goes it's horrible squeaky noise there is a simple solution to this you take a hair band. This is my son's hairband. Or a thick elastic band. And you just place it over the screen.

How do you take the cover off a DS Lite?

Taking the Back Cover Off on the back. The blue squares are screws that are covered by little square rubber feet. You can use a small flathead screwdriver or an exacto knife to remove the covers so you can get to the screws. Also, don't forget the little black screw in the DS cartridge slot.

How do you replace a DS shell?

2:1811:02Replacing an Original Nintendo DS Shell! - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipIt's stuck under the foam sheet on the bottom lcd. I carefully cut the foam around the ribbon with aMoreIt's stuck under the foam sheet on the bottom lcd. I carefully cut the foam around the ribbon with a craft knife to free it but the safer method would probably be to peel it up with a fingernail.

How much does it cost to fix a DS screen?

Though the device's warranty doesn't cover physical damage, upon inquiry Nintendo of America offered to repair the system for $65 plus an additional shipping and handling fee, which varies by location.

How do I fix a cracked screen switch?

1:0010:47My Switch Problem: How to fix a cracked Nintendo Switch - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipGod I got myself a try point screwdriver. Right here and I've got these dishes to hold stuff inMoreGod I got myself a try point screwdriver. Right here and I've got these dishes to hold stuff in that's those screws here there's the crack. You.

Can you fix a broken hinge?

Drop the screws into the hinge holes and tighten the ones that still have some wood to bite into. It doesn't take much of a blow to break hinge screws out of a particleboard door. If the screws just stripped and pulled out cleanly, you could fill the hole with toothpicks and wood glue, then reinstall the screws.

How do you refurbish a Nintendo DS?

10:2812:23Let's Refurb! - Original 2004 Nintendo DS! - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThese. Other ones they're pretty destroyed. Now I've seen a quite a few people asking me to do theMoreThese. Other ones they're pretty destroyed. Now I've seen a quite a few people asking me to do the DS Gameboy macro mod thing now essentially you can do that just by ripping off the top screen.

How do you fix a DS Lite that won't turn on?

What to doEnsure that you are properly recharging the battery.Check the AC Adapter for damage (such as bent prongs or split wires). If you see damage to the AC Adapter, it will need to be replaced.Try plugging the AC Adapter into another wall outlet. ... If possible, try another AC Adapter on your Nintendo DS.

How do you refurbish a Nintendo DS?

10:2812:23Let's Refurb! - Original 2004 Nintendo DS! - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThese. Other ones they're pretty destroyed. Now I've seen a quite a few people asking me to do theMoreThese. Other ones they're pretty destroyed. Now I've seen a quite a few people asking me to do the DS Gameboy macro mod thing now essentially you can do that just by ripping off the top screen.

How old is a Nintendo DS?

The first Nintendo DS was launched in 2005. Since then, several newer versions of the system have been launched: the Nintendo DS Lite, the Nintendo DSi and the Nintendo DSi XL. Each system had different characteristics, but they all played Nintendo DS games.

What is the resolution of the DS?

256 x 192 pixels148.7 mm wide / 84.7 mm deep / 28.9 mm high. Back lit, 7.62 cm diagonal, half transparent TFT LCD screen with a resolution of 256 x 192 pixels and 0.24 mm dot distance.

How to flip up LCD cable retaining flap?

Use your fingernail or the flat edge of a spudger to carefully flip up the upper LCD ribbon cable retaining flap.

How to flip up a touchscreen?

Use your fingernail or the edge of a spudger to carefully flip up the touchscreen ribbon cable retaining flap.

How to position antenna cable on motherboard?

Position the antenna cable with its connector facing up and away from the motherboard using a spudger to hold it down lightly in the gap between chips on the motherboard.

How to pry microphone connector?

Use the flat edge of a spudger to pry the microphone connector straight up from its socket on the motherboard.

How to pry antenna connector?

Use the flat edge of a spudger to pry the Wi-Fi antenna connector straight up from its socket on the Wi-Fi board.

How to get battery cover out of a spudger?

Pry the battery cover upward with a spudger or fingernail, and lift out of the lower case.

How to separate the right edge of a Wi-Fi board from the motherboard?

Use the flat edge of a spudger to separate the right edge of the Wi-Fi board from the motherboard.

What is a DS Lite?

The Nintendo DS Lite is a portable gaming device which followed the original Nintendo DS. Just like its predecessor, the DS Lite features two LCD screens, 3D graphics, and touch screen technology on the lower display. Some other DS Lite features include: A slimmer profile than that of the Original DS. Compatibility with DS games and GameBoy Advance ...

How to tell if a DS Lite is a DS?

To determine your model simply look at the label on the back cover of your device. If your model is a DS Lite, the label on the back cover will read Nintendo DS Lite.

When was the DS Lite released?

DS Lite Repair. This Nintendo DS Lite was released in 2006 as the successor to the Nintendo DS. Getting inside this device is simple, making for easy fixes. Author: leticiamz (and 13 other contributors)

How to remove black lock from ribbon cable?

Move the black lock on the two large ribbon cables up with a pry tool, and gently pull out the two ribbon cables.

What to use to remove ribbon cables?

It may be useful to use tweezers to remove the small ribbon cables.

How to unlock two large ribbon cables?

Unlock the two large ribbon cables by moving the black clip up.

What care should be taken when removing and moving ribbon cables?

Care should be taken when removing and moving the ribbon cables to make sure not to tear, break, or damage them. Care should also be taken when the screen is removed from the case to make sure not to tear, break, or damage the black and red wires connecting the two circuit boards. Damage to either of these components might not be able ...

How to take apart plastic case?

Using a plastic opening tool, pry the edges of the plastic case apart at the seam.

Can you slip a screwdriver?

Be careful NOT to slip with the screwdriver, you can damage the circuit board!

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