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How to replace the Nintendo 2DS charging port

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This guide will teach you how to replace a broken or damaged charging port in your Nintendo 2DS

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  1. How to replace the Nintendo 2DS charging port, Battery: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

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

    • The captive screws will not completely detach from the back panel.

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

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  3. How to replace the Nintendo 2DS charging port: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to replace the Nintendo 2DS charging port: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to replace the Nintendo 2DS charging port: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

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

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  4. How to replace the Nintendo 2DS charging port, Rear Panel: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the ten Phillips screws attaching the rear panel.

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    • The rear panel is attached to the motherboard by a ribbon cable, so be careful not to lift the rear panel too far from the device.

    • Carefully pull the rear panel straight up from the device.

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  7. How to replace the Nintendo 2DS charging port: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • 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

    • Take the opportunity to remove the Left and Right triggers, they have hinges that may break and springs that may jump away.

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  8. How to replace the Nintendo 2DS charging port, Remove Side Panels: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 How to replace the Nintendo 2DS charging port, Remove Side Panels: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

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

    • The panels should come off easily with little force required.

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

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  9. How to replace the Nintendo 2DS charging port, Unscrew Motherboard: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

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

    • Be very careful not to strip any of these screws. Stripping can occur very easily, and may make replacement of the motherboard impossible.

    • The circle pad has disappeared in this picture. Don't worry, we'll deal with that in the next step

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  10. How to replace the Nintendo 2DS charging port, Remove Top Panel: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to replace the Nintendo 2DS charging port, Remove Top Panel: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to replace the Nintendo 2DS charging port, Remove Top Panel: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • The top panel can only be removed when the mother board is not secured.

    • 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.

    • The top panel should come off easily, with very little force applied.

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  11. How to replace the Nintendo 2DS charging port, Remove Motherboard: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 How to replace the Nintendo 2DS charging port, Remove Motherboard: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • 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.

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  12. How to replace the Nintendo 2DS charging port, Charging Port: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 How to replace the Nintendo 2DS charging port, Charging Port: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Desolder and remove the charging port

    • Don't try to force the port off the board. If it's not coming off, the solder isn't fully melted

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  13. How to replace the Nintendo 2DS charging port: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

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

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order, starting at step 10

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