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So you've got a new shell for your 3DS XL and want your SD cover to be the same color as your device? Follow this guide to have it done in 10 - 15 minutes, with minor disassembly.
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If you have a stylus, SD card or a game cartridge in the console, take them out
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Loosen the two #0 Phillips 4.2 mm-length screws located at the top of the back cover
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The screws have locking washers that prevent the screws from falling off of the back cover. Leave these locking washers on the screws; it is not necessary to remove the washers for this repair guide.
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Using a plastic opening tool, pry off the cover starting at the top right corner.
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Look for the small section below the stylus compartment. Pry off the cover at that point if it is still attached.
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Take off the cover of the device and set it aside.
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Insert the plastic opening tool into the opening located on the right side of the battery.
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Pry off the battery from the lower casing.
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Lift the battery out of the case and set aside.
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Using tweezers pull out the rubber bumpers that are located at the top of the device on either side of the game cartridge compartment.
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Remove the six 6.2 mm screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver
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Remove the 2.3 mm screw located above the game cartridge slot with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
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With a plastic opening tool pry off the lower case starting at the bottom edge and working around the perimeter.
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Two ribbon cables connect the case to the circuit board. Be careful to not pull the case too hard and rip the ribbon cables.
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Remove the ribbon cables located underneath the left and right bumpers by prying up the base of the cables with a plastic opening tool.
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Completely remove the upper case from the rest of the device and set aside.
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Remove the 3 golden, 2.3 mm screws located around the stylus slot with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
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Using a pry tool, lift up the thin metal plate above the SD Card Cover.
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Slightly bend the silicone (Light Gray) part and pull the cover out of the device.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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