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New Nintendo 2DS XL Charging Port Replacement

Introduction

Damage to the charging port of the New Nintendo 2DS XL (MODEL NUMBER) may render the device to eventual power failure. Any poor charging connections or inability to insert the cable into the port may suggest for the removal of the port from the device. This guide offers a suggested coarse of action in safely removing and replacing the charging port.

Inspect the port for any foreign debris that may be desturbing the connection between charging cable and port. Also, inspect the charging chord to ensure that there is no considerable damage to that may affect its performance. Please ensure that the port is the most possible problem before attempting to remove from the device.

Step 7 does require soldering of three pins that allow for the mounting of the charging port onto the circuit board.

Before beginning disassembly, fully power off the device and disconnect any chargin ports or input devices.

What you need

  1. New Nintendo 2DS XL Charging Port Replacement, Back Cover Removal Preparation: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Before starting the disassembly, remove

    • The stylus

    • Any game cartridge

    • The microSD card

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  2. New Nintendo 2DS XL Charging Port Replacement, Back Cover Removal: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Use a tri‑point Y00 screwdriver to unscrew the four 6 mm‑long screws located at the four corners of the bottom panel.

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  3. New Nintendo 2DS XL Charging Port Replacement, Case Separation: step 3, image 1 of 2 New Nintendo 2DS XL Charging Port Replacement, Case Separation: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • 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.

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  4. New Nintendo 2DS XL Charging Port Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 New Nintendo 2DS XL Charging Port Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 New Nintendo 2DS XL Charging Port Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3
    Tool used on this step:
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    • Use tweezers to disconnect the two cables that connect the rear buttons on either side to the motherboard by gently pulling them upwards.

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  6. New Nintendo 2DS XL Charging Port Replacement, Battery Removal: step 5, image 1 of 2 New Nintendo 2DS XL Charging Port Replacement, Battery Removal: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • The battery is lightly adhered to its enclosure.

    • Use the flat end of a spudger to gently pry the battery out of its plastic enclosure.

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  7. New Nintendo 2DS XL Charging Port Replacement, Motherboard: step 6, image 1 of 2 New Nintendo 2DS XL Charging Port Replacement, Motherboard: step 6, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
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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 flat in the arrow direction. 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!

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  8. New Nintendo 2DS XL Charging Port Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 New Nintendo 2DS XL Charging Port Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

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

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  9. New Nintendo 2DS XL Charging Port Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 New Nintendo 2DS XL Charging Port Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the seven 4.4 mm screws using a J00 (or iFixit's Phillips #00) screwdriver bit.

    • Remove the motherboard from the device.

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  10. New Nintendo 2DS XL Charging Port Replacement, Charging Port: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the motherboard and locate the charging port. Flip the the motherboard over.

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  11. New Nintendo 2DS XL Charging Port Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 New Nintendo 2DS XL Charging Port Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2
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Conclusion

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

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