Nintendo 3DS Battery Replacement
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Last updated on Aug 11, 2026
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓Remove the battery in your Nintendo 3DS to replace it with a new one.
What you need
Parts
Tools
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Tool used on this step:Phillips #00 Screwdriver$5.49
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Use a Phillips PH00 screwdriver to loosen the four screws along the top of the back cover.
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Grab the top edge of the back cover with your opposite hand so that the cover does not fall back into place.
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Pull the back cover up and away from the rest of the device to remove it.
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Insert a plastic opening tool into the notch in the lower case above the battery.
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Pry the battery up with the plastic opening tool.
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Grab the top edge of the battery and lift it out of the lower case.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Easy as pie. Thanks for writing this guide!
I want to buy a battery to replace the old one, do you have any stablishment in An Salvador where I can buy it?
https://store.nintendo.com/battery-pack-... Here it is for the 3ds and 2ds battery pack from Nintendo.
