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| How To Repair Nintendo DS |
| If you have a broken hinge, you will need a new shell. You will need a special screwdriver available on our website in the Nintendo DS section. You will also need a lot of patience and preferably a little skill with small electronics. |
| Start by removing these 7 screws circled in the photo. |
| Remove these 4 screws circled in the photo and disconnect the cable on the upper left in the photo. The cable on the lower right can be left in, but be careful, the bottom screen will be attached. Push in the bottom screen and the board and display will come out. |
| Once you've removed the board, look for this screw circled in green, this is how the top screen comes off. |
| Remove these 4 screws to take apart the top display. |
| The shoulder button. |
| The hinge angle adjuster is circled in the top photo, it only comes out one way, push it through the hole. You can usually push them through with a small screwdriver or carefully break the plastic around them if they're stubborn. There are two different sizes of angle adjusters, the long one goes on the left side circled in the top photo above. The best way to put these in is with a small pair of adjustable (channel Lock Type) pliers, shown on right. You don't want to use a plier like those on the left that opens diagonally, you may scar the up the case. |
| IMPORTANT! READ THIS OR ELSE! On the back of the bottom display, it's covered with foam, you'll have to carefully peel the cable off. When you put it back together, you have to tape the foam and cable back on. That metal backing on the display cannot touch the board or you will likely blow the board. |
| When you apply the top screen protector, put a little clear silicone adhesive around the edges using a small screwdriver or toothpick. While the adhesive on the screen cover appears to be real good, the smooth plastics that it is being applied to won't adhere well. While you're at it, put a little silicone on the battery door nut, the last thing you want is that little nut rolling around in the bottom of your case, and yes, it happens. I insist on the clear silicone adhesive because it sticks to anything and if you make a mistake, it can be removed with a little effort. |
| Notice the loop in the cable as it passes through to the bottom, you need this loop to prevent the cable from damage when the lid is opened and closed. Remove those little boards and the speakers. The top display will have to be carefully pried out, it has adhesive on it. |
| Important: Place a towel or smooth surface over your work area to prevent the new case from being scratched. Be careful to keep screws and parts off the surface, they can leave nasty scratches on that new case. |
