Aller au contenu principal

Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly

Ce dont vous avez besoin

  1. Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Introduction: étape 1, image 1 de 1
    • The most common problem with the Nintendo DS Lite is a broken latch. You can buy a new shell for under $10 directly from China (2017 prices).

  2. Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Remove the battery: étape 2, image 1 de 3 Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Remove the battery: étape 2, image 2 de 3 Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Remove the battery: étape 2, image 3 de 3
    • Unscrew the battery case with a PH000 bit. You will probably need to pry open the battery case as the cover becomes sticky with age. The battery compartment is often quite tight so you might need to gently pry out the battery with the plastic spudger.

  3. Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Remove the rubber feet: étape 3, image 1 de 3 Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Remove the rubber feet: étape 3, image 2 de 3 Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Remove the rubber feet: étape 3, image 3 de 3
    • Quite commonly I see this part of the DS Lite damaged. Follow these steps to remove the feet without damaging anything.

  4. Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Remove screws: étape 4, image 1 de 1
    • Now remove the two gold colored screws under the rubber feet and the two silver colored screws in the battery compartment with the PH000 bit. Then remove the three silver screws and the small black screw with the Y00 bit. Set the Y00 bit aside as you are done using it.

  5. Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Remove the bottom cover: étape 5, image 1 de 2 Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Remove the bottom cover: étape 5, image 2 de 2
    • I see a lot of damage caused by carelessly removing the bottom cover, so take your time and carefully move the plastic spudger around the perimeter. If the bottom cover seems glued on, remove the cover with the unit closed. This may help prevent scratching the digitizer.

  6. Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Remove the shoulder buttons: étape 6, image 1 de 2 Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Remove the shoulder buttons: étape 6, image 2 de 2
    • Carefully grasp and remove the shoulder buttons. Try to hold the spring assembly together so that you don't lose any pieces. The spring wire can puncture your skin so exercise caution. Wear safety glasses to avoid any rogue springs!

  7. Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Remove the Wi-Fi daughterboard: étape 7, image 1 de 2 Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Remove the Wi-Fi daughterboard: étape 7, image 2 de 2
    • You must remove the Wi-Fi daughterboard at this stage or you risk damaging the digitizer. I learned this the hard way. You will need to pull hard on the daughterboard as the adhesive is very strong. You can try using heat or alcohol could to loosen the daughterboard, but that could risk damage to the components and I've never needed to do it.

  8. Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Lift the digitizer flex connector: étape 8, image 1 de 2 Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Lift the digitizer flex connector: étape 8, image 2 de 2
    • Gently lift the digitizer flex connector from this side with a small flathead bit. Take your time and be gentle as this connector is easily broken. Replacing the digitizer is an extremely common repair for this console so I highly recommend learning how to do this.

  9. Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Remove this screw: étape 9, image 1 de 1
    • Remove the final screw holding down the motherboard.

  10. Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Flip the motheboard around: étape 10, image 1 de 3 Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Flip the motheboard around: étape 10, image 2 de 3 Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Flip the motheboard around: étape 10, image 3 de 3
    • Flip the motherboard around as shown. Be gentle as the flex cable is fragile. Note the Chinese writing on the console made at the Nintendo factory.

  11. Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Remove the flex cable: étape 11, image 1 de 1
    • Remove the flex cable with your fingernail. Do not use a flathead bit, as it may damage the connector. Sorry about the blurry picture, but this step will be obvious if you've been following along with a real unit. See the previous step for a clearer picture.

  12. Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Remove black wire: étape 12, image 1 de 1
    • Remove this black wire. You will have to wiggle it out. One of the stupidest design decisions on the DS Lite besides the latch problem, the black wire is even harder to put back in. Do not attempt to mess with the DS cartridge port in any way. With persistence, the black wire will come out and it will go back in when the time comes.

  13. Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Remove white wire, digitizer flex: étape 13, image 1 de 1
    • Make note of how the white wire is routed. You will need to replicate this routing for the reassembly. Now remove the white wire. Make sure that the digitizer flex cable was detached earlier. If not, go back and perform this step.

  14. Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Remove the lower display: étape 14, image 1 de 1
    • Remove the lower display flex connector. Pry the clip up with your fingernail, as you did with the upper display.

  15. Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Remove button assemblies: étape 15, image 1 de 2 Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Remove button assemblies: étape 15, image 2 de 2
    • Remove the rubber and plastic button assemblies. This step is pretty easy, but don't lose any pieces. Every plastic and rubber piece can immediately go into hot, soapy water. Replace any rubber piece that is torn or excessively damaged.

  16. Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Disassemble the latch: étape 16, image 1 de 2 Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Disassemble the latch: étape 16, image 2 de 2
    • This is the chief design flaw of the Nintendo DS Lite. The latch assembly is much too fragile. Save the screws and the metal and plastic piece if you're replacing the shell.

  17. Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Note the white wire routing: étape 17, image 1 de 1
    • The most common reason why DS Lites don't go together properly is that this white wire is not routed properly. When reassembling, follow this routing scheme and the finished product will feel like it is fresh off the factory floor.

  18. Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Carefully separate the upper section: étape 18, image 1 de 2 Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Carefully separate the upper section: étape 18, image 2 de 2
    • Make sure that both wires are routed through the center of the flex cable and carefully route the flex cable through the slit. The flex cable is incredibly fragile, and it was strengthened in later models. Take your time on this step. If it takes you ten minutes to avoid damaging the flex cable, so be it.

  19. Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Remove upper screws: étape 19, image 1 de 3 Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Remove upper screws: étape 19, image 2 de 3 Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Remove upper screws: étape 19, image 3 de 3
    • With the smallest flathead bit you can find, work the bit under the sticker to avoid damaging the unit as much as possible. Slightly marring the ABS plastic is nearly impossible. I've had luck more recently using a plastic razor blade.

  20. Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Pry the top cover loose: étape 20, image 1 de 2 Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Pry the top cover loose: étape 20, image 2 de 2
    • With the plastic spudger, pry the top cover loose. Do not remove or otherwise mess with the rubber pieces on the side. You never need to touch those, and I've seen them unnecessarily damaged and missing countless times. As noted in the comments, the screen will slide down a millimeter or two, allowing the pieces to separate easily.

  21. Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Remove the top screen: étape 21, image 1 de 2 Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Remove the top screen: étape 21, image 2 de 2
    • Begin pressing on the top screen as show here and work your way around. Be fairly gentle but note that the actual LCD is protected by a plastic shield in front and a metal shield in back.

  22. Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Remove mic and Wi-Fi antenna: étape 22, image 1 de 3 Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Remove mic and Wi-Fi antenna: étape 22, image 2 de 3 Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Remove mic and Wi-Fi antenna: étape 22, image 3 de 3
    • Noting the routing of the black and white wires for later reassembly, remove the microphone and Wi-Fi antenna, carefully pulling the wires through the center of the flex cable so as not to cause any damage.

  23. Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Speaker things: étape 23, image 1 de 1
    • These should be removed and replaced shiny side up. They may be attached here or attached to the speakers.

  24. Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Carefully remove the flex cable: étape 24, image 1 de 3 Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Carefully remove the flex cable: étape 24, image 2 de 3 Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Carefully remove the flex cable: étape 24, image 3 de 3
    • If the flex cable is damaged, then you're out about $8 as of this writing. Exercise extreme caution with this fragile piece, carefully rolling it into a tight cylinder. If the flex cable is damaged, there is no way to repair the LCD, and the entire module must be scrapped. Remove and set aside the metal piece.

  25. Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Finish shell disassembly: étape 25, image 1 de 3 Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Finish shell disassembly: étape 25, image 2 de 3 Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Finish shell disassembly: étape 25, image 3 de 3
    • Remove three gold screws from the stylus retainer and two gold screws from the metal shield. Disassemble. You will need to gently pry loose the power switch and volume control. Wash all shell plastic pieces shown in hot, soapy water. Alcohol may be required to remove decals and other grime.

  26. Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Remove sticker: étape 26, image 1 de 3 Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Remove sticker: étape 26, image 2 de 3 Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Remove sticker: étape 26, image 3 de 3
    • If you're replacing the shell with a different color, you definitely need to remove the sticker. With the iFixit metal spudger, this step is easy.

  27. Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Remove digitizer: étape 27, image 1 de 3 Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Remove digitizer: étape 27, image 2 de 3 Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Remove digitizer: étape 27, image 3 de 3
    • Slide the metal spudger under the black sticker and carefully work your way around the assembly, avoiding the flex cables. This step is easier than it looks, but only perform this step if the screen or the digitizer needs to be replaced. If both are functional, this step is unnecessary. Thoroughly clean both pieces with alcohol afterwards.

  28. Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Remove speakers: étape 28, image 1 de 3 Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Remove speakers: étape 28, image 2 de 3 Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Remove speakers: étape 28, image 3 de 3
    • This step is only necessary if your upper LCD is bad. Unfortunately, this is a common problem. First, wet the contacts with flux. Then melt the solder and remove all four wires, noting their positions for reassembly. It might help to use leaded solder, but be sure to obey all local laws.

  29. Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Clean flex contacts: étape 29, image 1 de 2 Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Clean flex contacts: étape 29, image 2 de 2
    • Clean up the contacts as you prefer. I use a tiny American-made solder wick and I've applied some fresh lead-based solder.

  30. Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Inspect flex cable: étape 30, image 1 de 1
    • Inspect the flex cable for damage.

  31. Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Remove plastic cover: étape 31, image 1 de 3 Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Remove plastic cover: étape 31, image 2 de 3 Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Remove plastic cover: étape 31, image 3 de 3
    • The plastic cover is wedged underneath the back metal cover and is held on by a few different schemes, depending upon how old the DS Lite is. One method is two tabs on each side. Gently work the tabs loose without removing the back metal cover. This step is unnecessary unless you're changing the color of the shell.

  32. Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Test disassembled unit: étape 32, image 1 de 2 Nintendo DS Lite Disassembly, Test disassembled unit: étape 32, image 2 de 2
    • Optional: Test the disassembled unit. First, connect the Wi-Fi daughterboard. Connect the two screens, excluding the digitizer. While holding the battery in place, turn on the unit. Be cautious if you have removed any insulating material and there is new exposed metal. It is possible to blow a fuse or cause worse damage.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device:

1) Insure that the white wire is properly routed before remounting the motherboard.

2) Carefully reassemble the shoulder buttons. This takes practice.

3) Insure that the alignment of the power switch and volume controls are correct before replacing the bottom case. Incorrect alignment will damage the motherboard and you won't be able to turn on the unit anymore.

54 autres ont terminé cette réparation.

John Gotts

Membre depuis le 01/17/16

1 971 Réputation

1 tutoriel rédigé

14 commentaires

Great work pal! Congratulations.

Daniel Moraes - Réponse

The best guide online for fixing the DS lite. Thanks a lot!

JohnJD - Réponse

I find this very specific and helpful! I will favorite this guide, once i have every materials required… especially the soldering part in this guide. Far from what i know… The guide deserved the best credits as the author included the soldering heat meter! However, i do not understand why the 2nd/middle picture (from right to left) at Step 28…

Step 28; Removing the Speaker things.

Pictures: links, the picture on the machine says… 402, not 400. - Picture is from step 28.

This step is only necessary if your upper LCD is bad. Unfortunately, this is a common problem. First, wet the contacts with flux. Then, with your iron at 400 degrees C, melt the solder and remove all four wires. It might help to add fresh solder with lead. The lead-free solder used by Nintendo sucks.

Cedric Izquierdo - Réponse

I usually do my soldering between 300 and 350C.  If you do a fair amount of soldering, pick up a knockoff Hakko FG-100 tip thermometer and then get the official sensors.  This will set you back around $50 total on Amazon, but considering that the official FG-100 is over $200, it’s a steal.  Anyway…check your iron for accuracy.  The key here is heat transfer.  Use the largest tip that fits in/on the pad.  A larger tip will retain heat better and will heat a larger area at once.  Now as posted above, add some fresh leaded solder to the joint.  This will help to lower the melting temperature of the rest of the solder.  Final tip is: Don’t forget the flux.  Flux is your friend.  You can never have too much flux.  Flux will save you from bad joints, burned parts, and a lot of swearing.  Get yourself some flux in liquid and paste form.  Clean up the excess when you’re done with the highest concentration isopropyl alcohol you can find.

Jack Hain -

I am new to soldering, so i can’t say i am fair to soldering, but i am going to give it a try especially since my Nintendo DS Lite is way old and in need of fixs and therefore cant spend alot for the time being… but ill still buy it either way! Thanks for the help! reasons i am in need of it is good materials and parts is because i want it to be completely like new for myself.

Cedric Izquierdo -

Ajouter un commentaire

Nombre de vues :

Dernières 24 heures : 80

7 derniers jours : 617

30 derniers jours : 2,925

Total : 111,538