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Nintendo DS Main Circuit Board Replacement
This is a guide that teaches how to replace a Nintendo DS motherboard.
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INTRODUCTION
This is a guide that teaches how to replace a Nintendo DS motherboard also known as a circuit
board.
The Nintendo DS is a video game console released by Nintendo proposing two screens working in
tandem with wireless connectivity, and an integrated microphone.
The main circuit board holds and makes all communication between components of the device
possible. Therefore, whenever the communication between the functioning components takes longer
than expected or there is no communication, replacing the motherboard is a necessity.
The removal of the main motherboard of the DS is essential to access the screens and to replace
other imperatives.
The replacement could be done in 10 simple steps.
TOOLS:
iFixit Opening Tool (1)
Spudger (1)
Phillips #00 Screwdriver (1)
Tri-point Y00 Screwdriver (1)
Tweezers (1)
PARTS:
Nintendo ds battery (1)
Nintendo DSi Motherboard (1)
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Step 1 — Battery
Remove the cartridge from the console.
Use a Phillips #00 Screwdriver to remove the screw securing the battery door to the rear case.
Remove the battery door.
In the images, it shows that the fixer is using a flathead screwdriver. This flathead screwdriver will
work just like the Phillips #00 Screwdriver.
Step 2
Use a plastic opening tool or
spudger to pry out the battery from
the bottom. If a plastic opening tool
or spudger isn't available, your
fingernails may work.
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Step 3
Remove the battery from the
Nintendo DS.
Step 4 — Back Panel
Remove the seven Y00 screws
located on the back.
If your DS has a lanyard attached to
it, you can remove it to make the
process of opening the top-left
screw easier.
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Step 5
With your hands, pry the back panel off the main case.
Separate the back from the front, and set it aside.
Step 6 — Motherboard replacement.
Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver,
remove the four screws on the
circuit board.
Be careful NOT to slip with the
screwdriver, you can damage the
circuit board!
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Step 7
Unlock the two large ribbon cables by moving the black clip up.
Carefully pull the ribbon cables down and out with your fingers.
Do not use pliers to pull the cables, as they can be damaged easily.
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Step 8
Locate the two small ribbon cables, beneath the rightmost large ribbon cable.
Slide the locks for the small ribbon cables down to the side, and remove the cables.
It may be useful to use tweezers to remove the small ribbon cables.
Be careful not to damage the delicate ribbon cables.
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Step 9
Locate the Wifi antenna pigtail connector.
Remove the antenna by grasping it at the head with tweezers. Using a slight rocking motion, pull
up to dislodge the connector.
Step 10
Feed the ribbon cables through the
opening on the board.
Pull up and remove the circuit board,
and set it aside.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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