How to replace the Nintendo 2DS charging port

Remove the two Phillips captive screws securing the upper rear panel.

Hinge the upper rear panel upwards and outwards to remove it.

Remove the battery from its housing by lifting it up from the side closest to the outside edge.

Remove the ten Phillips screws attaching the rear panel.

Carefully pull the rear panel straight up from the device.

Use your fingernail or the flat end of a spudger to flip up the connector securing the ribbon cable to the motherboard

Remove the cable from the connector

Hold the side panels of the device's case with your fingers and pull outward to remove them.

There are three ribbon cables which have already been unplugged in this picture, disconnect these before disassembling the device further.

Remove the 12 brass-colored Phillips screws securing the main board.

There are two additional screws located on the top rail. Remove these to fully remove the buttons and top rail.

There are two screws holding down the joystick base that must be removed. (Be careful of the ribbon cable—it stays connected!)

Hold the top panel with your fingers and pull away from the device to remove it.

Detach the 2 ribbon cables by lifting the black flip connectors that hold them.

Lift out the rectangular board seated in the face and lift out the white square which is the joystick motor (takes a little effort). Both stay attached to the motherboard.

On some models, you'll need to remove three more tiny ribbon cables at the bottom of the screen. They are secured by flip up connectors. BE GENTLE!

Holding the motherboard on either side, lift to remove it.

Desolder and remove the charging port

Set the new port in the board, then solder it in place