3DS XL SD Card Cover Replacement

If you have a stylus, SD card or a game cartridge in the console, take them out

Loosen the two #0 Phillips 4.2 mm-length screws located at the top of the back cover

The screws have locking washers that prevent the screws from falling off of the back cover. Leave these locking washers on the screws; it is not necessary to remove the washers for this repair guide.

Using a plastic opening tool, pry off the cover starting at the top right corner.

Look for the small section below the stylus compartment. Pry off the cover at that point if it is still attached.

Take off the cover of the device and set it aside.

Insert the plastic opening tool into the opening located on the right side of the battery.

Pry off the battery from the lower casing.

Lift the battery out of the case and set aside.

Using tweezers pull out the rubber bumpers that are located at the top of the device on either side of the game cartridge compartment.

Remove the six 6.2 mm screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver

Remove the 2.3 mm screw located above the game cartridge slot with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

With a plastic opening tool pry off the lower case starting at the bottom edge and working around the perimeter.

Two ribbon cables connect the case to the circuit board. Be careful to not pull the case too hard and rip the ribbon cables.

Remove the ribbon cables located underneath the left and right bumpers by prying up the base of the cables with a plastic opening tool.

Completely remove the upper case from the rest of the device and set aside.

Remove the 3 golden, 2.3 mm screws located around the stylus slot with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

Using a pry tool, lift up the thin metal plate above the SD Card Cover.

Slightly bend the silicone (Light Gray) part and pull the cover out of the device.