Introduction
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.
What you need
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Before you begin, power off the console and remove:
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The stylus
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Any game cartridge
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The microSD card
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Use a tri‑point Y00 screwdriver to remove the four 6 mm‑long screws located at the four corners of the bottom panel.
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Use a spudger to gently pry around the two short edges and front edge (with the stylus cut‑out) to release the clips securing the back cover.
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Swing the back cover open from its front edge to release the clips along the hinge edge. Don't remove it fully—three cables are connecting it to the motherboard (two on each side and one in the rear).
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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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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Fold the back cover over the hinge edge, keeping the cable connected. Don't strain the cable.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to gently pry the battery out of its plastic enclosure.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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There are 8 ribbon cables that need to be removed as shown in the picture.
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For the remaining 6 (in red), use a pair of tweezers to flip the latches up and pull the ribbon cable out.
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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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Remove the seven 4.4 mm screws using a J00 (or iFixit's Phillips #00) screwdriver bit.
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Remove the motherboard from the device.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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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?
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.
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
Followed on a 2ds having bad input feedback, no major issue. screws on motherboard are cross so you need a small one (most diy nintendo kits have one) and a small clamp (like the one in pictures) is mandatory for the 7 small cables. there is something a bit tricky regarding volume button which is a bit hard to get back in place when you reassemble the console, take care of pushing the inner slider to the most far position for easier mounting.
I opened the friction fit connectors before reading this, but I pushed them back down and now my 2ds won't boot. I even tried holding them down to make contact but it still just flashes the backlight and shuts off...
