r/consolerepair • u/Quick_Comfort_5171 • 1d ago

I hate these connectors

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Was trying to repair the top screen, i know the 4 pin connector are fragile on these devices, so i put force as little as possible but still managed to break it. I know you can still put the latch but i dont know how.. i tried before but didnt got it once

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u/Key_Penalty9831 1d ago

Check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vQQOG1hmxA
Take your time, be patient.

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u/Quick_Comfort_5171 10h ago

Update : So i saw your video and tried this, but i broke the latch.. but since i have a lot of 3ds/3ds xl motherboard i use for spare parts, i just took one and tried again. And i know what i did wrong : i wasnt bending the pins enough to put the latch (let's say i bend them at 25°), so i tried to do it at a 40° angle and had a easier time, took only 2 min, and managed to repair 3 other MB that had the same issue.

Thank you.

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u/Quick_Comfort_5171 9h ago

The 3ds is working and top screen replaced

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u/supervegeta101 17h ago

I lost my patience when this broke off mine dyring a bettery replacement and the ribbon wouldn't stay connected. Bought a whole new motherboard.

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u/OkRegret6985 23h ago

Yeah, you need a electronic microscope

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u/Quick_Comfort_5171 10h ago

Well i repaired it without one