New Nintendo 3DS XL Top and Bottom Outer Casing Replacement

ID: 158770

Description: This guide provides information on how to...

Steps:

1. Ensure that the system is turned OFF.
2. Place the device on a hard surface with the rear panel facing you.
3. Unscrew the two 2.0 mm screws in a counterclockwise motion using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
4. A "click" sound will be made after each successful unscrewing.

5. Pry open the wedges of the rear case by using a pick.
6. Unhinge the corners with a pick if the case is not coming loose easily.
7. Detach the rear case by pulling it away from the device.

8. Make sure the battery is in its seated position.
9. Place the replacement rear case onto the rear panel of device.
10. Snap the new case in place by pressing its wedges onto the rear panels.
11. A click sound will indicate successful locking of the wedges.
12. Screw in a clockwise motion the 2.0 mm screws using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

13. Flip the device over to its top side and open its lid.
14. Be careful when using the tools close to the screen.
15. Remove the rubber pieces with the help of tweezers.
16. Unscrew the 2.0 mm screws in a counterclockwise motion with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

17. Close the device's lid and position it so that the top panel is facing towards you.
18. From the hinge, slide the outer portion of the top shell so that it separates from the inner portion.
19. Once the casing is loose, detach the top case by lifting the casing off.

20. If your replacement case comes with its own camera lens, this step does not apply to you and you may proceed to the next step.
21. Pull the camera lens from the original case with the help of tweezers.
22. Slot the camera lens into the new case.
23. Repeat the steps above for the second camera lens.

24. Reassemble the top case with the replacement piece by following instructions in reverse.