New Nintendo 2DS XL Motherboard Replacement

Geschrieben von: Caleb Hayhurst
  • Kommentare: 20
New Nintendo 2DS XL Motherboard Replacement

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Moderate

Schritte

8

Zeitaufwand

5 - 10 Minuten

Einleitung

Your New Nintendo 2DS XL may need to have its motherboard replaced at some point in its life. This guide aims to provide step by step instructions on how to safely and effectively replace the motherboard. Before working on your New Nintendo 2DS XL, make sure the AC adapter is disconnected from the New Nintendo 2DS XL and that it is completely powered off.

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    • Before starting the disassembly, remove

    • The stylus

    • Any game cartridge

    • The SD card

    This is a great repair instructional, but I would advise also looking at the below video link. (I used both.) Sometimes watching 2 repair guides can help when you think you think you’re stuck. For example, I had a really hard time getting the hinge off!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zuu_T2ls...

    (HINT: Works best if you rotate it 180 degrees, so that you are repairing it from the same perspective as the technician)

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    • Unscrew the four 6mm tri-point screws located at the four corners of the bottom panel.

    The Y0 was too big; I ended up using a Y00 and that worked fine

    Christopher Gilmer-Hill -

    Would not recommend using a Y000 like I tried to do

    Daniela Magaña-Ochoa -

    gotta use Japanese Industry Standard YOO (blunt end)- I did not, and accidentally stripped two of the screws… still trying to figure out how to remove them -_-;

    Yanko Artidiello -

    Yeah I can confirm, the y0 does not work.

    Arc Turus -

    I'm using the Y-0.6 and seems to only unscrew 2 of the screws on the right side of the handheld, the other 2 aren't moving

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    • Be careful when separating the bottom panel from the front casing to avoid breaking the three cables connected to the motherboard (two on each side and one in the rear).

    • Using a spudger, separate the back panel from the front casing by gently prying around the panel.

    • There are many clips along the hinge of the case, so it is recommended to work your way along one short side and the two long sides before finishing the last short side.

    You need to be super careful separating the top from the bottom at the rear end. I got stuck there, applied a lil more force and ripped the right shoulder button straight off the pcb!

    Dominik Leicht -

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    • Using tweezers, disconnect the two cables that connect the rear buttons on either side to the motherboard by gently pulling them upwards.

    I unfortunately took off the base of one when trying to pull apart. Is there a fix or will it not be broken?

    Phoenix Typhoon -

    Did you manage to fix this at all?

    Owen McKay -

    When you are putting these cables back, make sure to check the orientation of the cable. You have to match the cable head to the entry point, so you may have to turn the cable around. I spent a bit too much time trying to connect the cables just because I didn't realize that I had to turn the cable around.

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    • Using a spudger, lift out the battery.

    • Be aware that there is a sticky pad holding the battery into its tray. It may be necessary to use multiple tools to gently pry the battery away from the tray and motherboard.

    Some might see this as an optional step. But you probably do NOT want to skip this. I did, and now I have malfunctions on the Nintendo (touch screen functionality not working, possibly as a result of shorts from skipping this step.)

    skat1140 -

    Personally, I skipped this step and everything still works fine. I wasn't able to take the battery out because the adhesive was too strong.

    Hongda Wang -

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    • There are 8 ribbon cables that need to be removed as shown in the picture.

    • 2 of connectors (in green) are friction fit, unlike the rest of the connectors. Remove the cable by pulling it out gently. Do not attempt to open or unlatch these connectors in any way. Doing so will break them.

    • For the remaining 6 (in red), use a pair of tweezers to flip the latches up and pull the ribbon cable out.

    • Note that the second picture shows a broken ribbon connector next to the joystick ribbon connector (to the right of the red arrow). Do not attempt to unlatch this connector as shown in the picture!

    Do not just pull up “latches”, two of these are not zif connectors and pulling the top off will break it! I now have a dead 2DS XL because I followed this guide.

    Pressing the ZL button on device turns system off.

    Dunnymeister -

    I made the same mistake. The guide is now updated.

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    • Unplug the following wires from the motherboard using a pair of tweezers.

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    • Remove the following screws using a J00 Phillips screwdriver bit.

    • Remove the motherboard from the device.

    Step 8 motherboard screws are J00 Phillips.

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    Thank You!!!

    Zach -

    Guide has been updated.

    Mike -

Abschluss

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

Tinte & Feder

Caleb Hayhurst

Mitglied seit: 06/11/19

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3 Kommentare

On step 6, what is the top left circled connector for?

The screen on the device I am repairing keeping going black and this connector is damaged. (it doesn’t clamp shut)

Can anyone recommend where to buy a replacement board connector?

Billy Holliday -

This doesn’t actually give ALL the tools you need. You can’t use a Tri point screwdriver on the CROSS screws that are in the pictures on the motherboard.

tomh1512 -

I know this might be a year too late, but the tri point is required for removing the back plate of the system. If you don't have a small philips head laying around your house, idk what to tell ya

Zach Cunningham -