How To Completely Disassemble The Nintendo DSi
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Guide Provided By: XCM
Estimated Time: 30-1 hour
Experience Level: Intermediate
Items Needed: Fine tipped Phillips screwdriver, pointed object (pick, small knife etc.) pliers (optional).
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1) Remove these 2 rubber tabs,and using the Phillips screwdriver to open the battery cover.
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2) Remove the screws with a phillips screwdriver.
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3) As shown on the picture, take off these 2 pieces metal plates. (Note: This is only necessary if installing the eye candy shell!)
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4) Open the bottom part of the console.
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5) Unplug the cable to let the the bottom part of lower shell apart from the pcb.
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6) Remove the 8 screws.
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7) As shown in the picture, remove all the parts.
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8) Unplug this wifi card from the socket.
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9) Unplug these 2 wires from the socket.
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10) Pull up on the tab as shown below and gently pull out the ribbon cable.
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11) As shown on the picture, remove the PCB from the console's lower part of LED panel cover and take out all the parts.
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12) Now on to the top. Remove the rubber tabs and screws.
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13) Once the top is off remove the pieces shown below.
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14) Follow the direction of arrow and press down this part.
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15) Pull left on the case as shown below.
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16) Pull over the barrel.
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17) Pull the ribbon cables through the indicated slit in the case.
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18) Push out the hinge.
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19)Roll up the ribbon cables and pull the barrel over them.
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20)Remove all of the components. Be careful with the screen as it is still not completely detached from the top shell.
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21) Roll the cable again and gently pull it through the hole in the shell.
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22) There you have it, you completely dissembled your DSi.
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Follow THESE STEPS for reassembly.
Troubleshooting Guide
Problem: I am having problems routing my top screen ribbon through the bottom case.
Solution: There is a small slit in the bottom case that allows you the push the ribbon cable through. Just take your time and you will get it. Just be sure not to pull to hard as you may rip the ribbon cable.
Problem: My top screen ribbon cable ripped, what can I do?
Solution: You will need to get a new top screen.
Problem: I am not getting any picture on the screens after installing the new case.
Solution: Make sure you have installed everything correctly. Make sure your network board is installed correctly.
Problem: My DS turns on and then turns off after a couple seconds.
Solution: Your top screen ribbon cable is most likely not plugged in snugly enough to the motherboard. If that does not fix the problem change top screens. If that still does not work then you will most likely need a new DS motherboard.
Problem: My DS top screen turns on but only shows a white screen.
Solution: Again check your top screen ribbon cable. If that is not the problem, you may have a bad top screen. If that is not the problem it is most likely an issue with your DS motherboard.
Problem: My DS bottom screen turns on but only shows a white screen.
Solution: Make sure all of the ribbon cables are nice and snug to the motherboard.
Problem: My DS touch screen does not work anymore.
Solution: This is a very common problem. All you need to do is make sure the tiny ribbon cable that plugs in by the network board is connected 100%. |
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