The Nintendo DS Lite charge port is not a USB-C port. It’s a custom port which Nintendo used for the Nintendo DS Lite only. A 3DS is using a different (custom) port as well as the Original DS and Gameboy Advance SP are using (those share the same one). The Switch does have an USB-C port.
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The Nintendo DS Lite charge port is a custom port which Nintendo used for the Nintendo DS Lite only.
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Now back to your question! You CAN replace the port! But the downside is that you do need to solder. Do you have any experience with soldering?? You need a soldering iron, a philips screw driver (00) and a tri-wing screw driver (0 and 00).
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But you CAN replace the port for a USB-C one! But the downside is that you do need to solder. Do you have any experience with soldering?? You need a soldering iron, a philips screw driver (00) and a tri-wing screw driver (0 and 00).
You need to take the motherboard out first. Guide: [guide|4784]
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And then replace the charge port. Guide: https://youtu.be/UKjom4GeRM8?si=KfwbB11xizHRnMrh
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And then replace the charge port for the USB-C one.
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Please check the guides if you feel comfortable to do it by yourself! Otherwise you do need to bring it to a shop.
Please check the guides if you feel comfortable to do it by yourself! Otherwise you do need to bring it to a shop. You can also buy the part in the provided link.
Hi Colin!
The Nintendo DS Lite charge port is not a USB-C port. It’s a custom port which Nintendo used for the Nintendo DS Lite only. A 3DS is using a different (custom) port as well as the Original DS and Gameboy Advance SP are using (those share the same one). The Switch does have an USB-C port.
Now back to your question! You CAN replace the port! But the downside is that you do need to solder. Do you have any experience with soldering?? You need a soldering iron, a philips screw driver (00) and a tri-wing screw driver (0 and 00).
You need to take the motherboard out first. Guide: [guide|4784]
And then replace the charge port. Guide: https://youtu.be/UKjom4GeRM8?si=KfwbB11xizHRnMrh
Please check the guides if you feel comfortable to do it by yourself! Otherwise you do need to bring it to a shop.
Please let us know how it goes!