I wanted to switch out a TN panel with an IPS panel and following your tutorial it was soooooo easy! Both consoles work great and I‘m happy I used your tutorial for it. I liked that you didn‘t skip a part and didn‘t fast forward anything.
@@partypat7229I’m trying To find replacement IPS panels to refurbish my NN3DSXL Do you happen to have a link? Or any advise on how to find IPS 3ds panels? So far all the replacement lcd panels I’ve found all don’t specify whether they are IPS or the other type.
@@partypat7229hey playboy how’s the new IPS from Amazon? The only thing keeping me from doing this to my New3DSXL is I didn’t think they made IPS panels in this size & resolution anymore.
the relaxing music helps a ton, just fixed a 3ds with a touchscreen deadzone and I'm really happy to have found your guide! The hardest part was removing a stripped screw, in the end I broke the housing a little lmao
Thanks , for this wonderfully detailed video , showing step by step the dismantling process. I like it that you 1) Zoom in to show me how to lift the zif sockets 2) You show how you tilt and install the flexi Cables at the Hinge portion 3) You also showed exactly how to reinstall all the parts instead of asking viewer to reverse watch your tutorial. My 3DSXL had a faulty Digitizer , and I😅😃 purchased a Digitizer for $1.49+$1.30 = $2.79 and your Walkthrough help me repair my daughter's 3DSXL... THANK!!!
My touch screen stopped working correctly and I needed a replacement. I followed your guide and I was able to fix my screen very easily. It's tough since Nintendo doesn't offer support for the systems anymore. Thank you so much. My 3DS is fixed!
Hey I just want to say thankyou for responding to the comments, i had an issue of the light turning on temp then a pop sound would happen and it turned off. I saw someone else commented this and your response to that fixed my problem :)
I don't think I've ever seen a device with so many flex connectors. Props to Nintendo for designing a repairable device rather than one packed with glue.
It's definitely looks tedious but honestly it's just a matter of screwing and unplugging several ribbon cables and then reversing the process. You'll be a pro after your first successful try. 😁👌🏻
@@TheFixTech Thanks, I'm no stranger to repairs, I fix computers and laptops for a living but tend to avoid phones and other small devices as they're too fiddly to work on. The 3DS isn't too bad.
Thank you for this video! I managed to break the bottom LCD screen on my 3DS like five years ago and left it broken in a drawer. I found it a few weeks ago and decided to try to fix it, and with this video and a $20 replacement from Amazon, it's as good as new 😎
Hi, I know it's random but do you have any idea if it's possible to clean the inside of the bottom screen? I just want to make sure that I can clean the bottom of the upper touch screen and put it back again
@@tiagomatias6667 yeah, once the screen is off you can separate the touch screen from the LCD screen and clean em both. Just make sure you're careful with the ribbon cables when taking it apart.
@@ItsPRINCEPyro ok thank you so much, I think I'll buy the kit the guy put in the description. I never did something of the sort so I bet I'll be sweating rivers and will probably take like 1 hour lol. Just hope I don't break anything!
you need to be knowledgeable before doing this. I just broke my 3DS using this guide. It may look simple but It's actually really hard even though you have the tools. two broken cable clips and a broken 3ds
My brother accidentally broke his 3ds when trying to replace the top screen a few years ago. Think I’m sticking to just replacing the lens cover on top to be safe. Scratches on the bottom screen doesn’t bother me as much
I am not knowledgeable and followed this guide. Everything came out great, you can do it just need to be extremely careful and patient. When theres a will, theres a way! Merry xmas!
Not at all, i started off with a GBA sp from changing the shell and putting an IPS screen to it, the GBA sp is way more fragile and delicate and i got to say that it wasn't even that hard to do. I also did this to my new Nintendo 3ds xl not very hard it just had lots of extra parts, all you need is lot of time,patience,the right tools and last but not least very solid hands
I followed this and when put it all back together and press the power button, the light comes on, stays on about 5 secs, then I hear a click and it turns off. Is there something I've done wrong?
There should be a protective cover on the front and back of the screen, sometimes poor quality screens will appear slightly foggier than the originals even with the covers removed.
Took a long time of me trying to get it to work, either the top or bottom screen was black, just remember if your screen is black on 8:43 the connector is supposed to be flipped brown side away from the motherboard, my only advice is to make sure the connectors aren't damaged and if they are keep trying to fully connect them, even slightly loose and it won't work
Also recalibrate your touch screen, especially if you're putting on a screen protector, press L R X before turning it on, then recalibrate, my touch screen was constantly touching and I couldn't use the circle pad, d pad or touch screen so I had to pick at the screen protector to remove pressure so I could recalibrate
So I have a question, what if when you turn it back on, the Backlight shows up, but there's no input. What have I done wrong? I've torn this thing apart about 5 times now and I cant figure it out.
Thank you for this! If you don't mind, I do have a question: what's your take on glass touch screens for the 3DS? In my searches on eBay, I have come across both plastic and glass replacement digitizers for 3DS models, but I am unsure of how they compare to Nintendo's stock plastic ones. Would glass variants differ from plastic touch screens in responsiveness or sensitivity, or in any other way?
The Nintendo ones are two piece, plastic touchscreen with a glass backing. If you just buy the plastic it is very hard to install on the Nintendo glass as you would have to separate the old plastic from the glass. Better off buying the complete unit (aka glass touch screen)
@@TheFixTech thanks for the reply! Forgive me, but I am still a bit confused and hoping you can clarify for me. If I wanted to remove my entire bottom screen without separating the LCD from the digitizer (for safekeeping), then buy 2 separate pieces (a new IPS LCD and a new digitizer to go on top of it), would you still recommend a glass digitizer? It seems like these glass digitizers would create an experience that feels like a tablet or smartphone, while Nintendo's stock digitizers are that plastic film that hover loosely over the glass, but I have no knowledge or experience regarding any pros and cons of going with a glass aftermarket digitizer in terms of performance or ease of installation. Your guidance is very greatly appreciated! 😊
My touch screen works, I can see 10% of the left corner and there is nothing broken on the screen but the graphic shows a crack even if the glass isn’t broken also some black,white,rainbow part. So if I try to change something from the 3ds should I just change the screen and nothing else or also the touchpad
You can change just the screen, the touchscreen is adhered with double sided tape and should come off relatively easy, if it does break you can replace it.
i use the touchscreen and some parts will register a touch, but not in the right spot. ive tried calibrating it and nothing changes, that part of the screen just doesn't work. would i need to replace the Touch Screen Digitizer and LCD or just the touch screen? i dont know which part i need to get, so it would mean alot considering ive had this ds for the past 6 years. no scratches, and the battery is fine.
Hello! This was a very informative and relaxing video. I do have one (potentially dumb) question. Is the lens (or digitizer?) that goes over the LCD what makes a screen an IPS screen or is it the LCD screen itself?
No, the touchscreen (digitizer) is only a touchscreen. The LCD itself is what determines if the screen is an ips. If you are looking for a genuine screen I recommend purchasing a used screen taken from working 3ds
Hello, I followed your video and it was excellent. I successfully replaced my bottom screen, but when I turned it back on, my top screen is not working. I assume it pretty much has to be a cable I forgot to plug back in. Do you know which cables I should check for this?
@@TheFixTech Thanks for the message, I figured it out. I accidentally plugged the cable in upside down. It was tricky because it had to be folded over to plug in the right way. I think lots of other people made this mistake too because I found quite a few forums of people with a similar issue after breakdown. Thanks again for the video, was excellent!
@@CompleteProducer84 I made the exact same mistake when I just took mine apart :) I was actually working on two at the same time and did it to both. Because of that, I knew it was something I had done incorrectly. Thankfully I rewatched the video a couple times and noticed the flipped cable also. Cheers and glad you got yours working!!
@@nphillips80 Ah! Glad to hear you were able to figure it out as well. I was totally stumped at first, and it was a pain having to re-do the whole thing. The good thing is, it gave me some extra experience with the whole process of taking it apart
im having the same issue right now, and im not sure where exactly you guys are taking about, I've redone it 4 times already and im pretty sure i didnt put in anything upside down
I followed this to change my touch screen and now my bottom screen has some kind of mist on the lower right of the panel. I took it all apart, cleaned it and tried again but it's still there. Do you think is the LCD? Could I have caused some damage while cleaning it?
Great tutorial! When I finished putting it all together everything worked perfectly… except it turns out the bottom screen LCD I got from eBay was cracked 😭 I have to wait for a refund now.
10:40 i've been trying to get this cable in for the past hour now and the grey clamp just. fell off. can i still put it in and have it work somehow? or can i put it back on? what do i do... i just wanted to fix the deadzone on my 3ds T_T
Yes, the top screen is not a touchscreen, only the lower screen has touch capabilities. As far the the 3D depth goes, there’s hardly a difference between low and high. It really is either 3D or no 3D. If you have the (new) 3ds xl, the 3D can be calibrated in the settings app.
Hey man thanks for the video it really helped me easily take this thing apart and put it back together. I'm having a problem, I replaced just the lcd and put everything back together as you showed. When I powered it the blue power led came on and the bottom screen blinked for one second then shut off and made a popping noise. After doing this twice the 3ds no longer is turning on; thoughts on what might have went wrong?
That usually means either the top screen cable and/or 3D cable flex cable is torn. One or both may need replacing. I do have a video showing the process
My New 3DS XL bottom screen has melted burn marks on. The actual screen picture underneath looks OK and is fully playable. Would I just need to replace the touch panel or do the screen aswell? Also are the New 3DS XL and original 3DS XL bottom screens the same size etc?
Does Nintendo use a third party brand for their upper screens? Which brand is the same or closest for a replacement? Are the other brands of the same quality?
If I am just replacing the LCD, can I reuse the old touch screen that still works? Will I need some sort of adhesive or is it strong enough to hold on by itself after being removed?
i re did this 4 times already, end result is always the blue light showing for a little bit and then the pop noise before it shuts down. i really dont know whats going on besides breaking the clamp for the joycon. i taped it up and i wouldn't assume the entire system will shut down because of that. i definitely think it has something to do with the 3 cables on the upper right side, i did them exactly the way u put them but no luck. i gonna try flipping it upside down but if not then i really dont know what it is.
Do you mind adding a link in the description of the specific touch screen you bought. The one I bought was falsely advertised and it is waaaaay to small to fit.
Must be for a regular 3ds, if your DS looks exactly like the one in video (could be different color) then purchase from a local reputable seller on eBay, 3ds xl 2015 version touchscreen
I got a new digitizer, but it feels really grainy when I run the stylus over it. It has a totally different "feel" to the original. Has anyone here found somewhere that sells digitizers that feel like the original ones? I don't want to attempt to replace my old one until I'm sure the new one I have just bought is the best option...
I just replaced the bottom screen both the digitizer and the LCD because the touch screen wasn’t working. Do you have any ideas to what could Be the issue with my touch screen
The touchscreen connector is located at the top of the board where the skinny touch screen cables attached to. If the connector is damaged then a new one will have to be soldered on. You can find the connectors on eBay.
The thing wrong with my new Nintendo 3ds xl is that the touch screen is out of whack it’s not working properly what should I do I can’t even play games that require the stylus
I did fix the old broken touch screen to replace it with the new 3ds xl touch screen, but then something went not working that I did struggle might to break it.
Hello, thank you for this video. I need help with my new 3ds xl. I need to press my "A" button really hard for it to work and sometimes it doesn't work. It cancels my acceleration in mario kart all the time. Do you have any idea how to fix this? I really would appreciate any feedback.
If you have the c stick (joystick) next to the abxy buttons then it’s a “new” 3ds. Also confirm if you have the xl or small version, you can find a size chart online.
@@TheFixTech k good to know i my joystick is on the left with the arrows and ny abxy buttons or on the right will have to check the size all i know is i have a mario themed 3ds
I have a question: I followed your video and managed to replace my digitiser, however the touchscreen seems less responsive now than it should be. Do you reckon it's a deeper issue or is it just because the digitiser was cheap quality? I tried two of them from different sellers and had the same issue.
Hi Great video. I think the touch screen is what is wrong with my 'new 3 DS XL - US version'. Below I have 3 questions? - How did you source the screen? ebay? amazon? -The screen below the touch screen, how can you tell if that is not working a(nd can you buy the complete lower screen(touch screen + digital screen) - do you know if there is a difference between the Europe and US touch screen i.e. do you have to ensure you buy the correct one? Thanks in advance
I found the touch screen on ebay, make sure you purchase the correct model. The screen below the touch screen is the lcd, if the picture is clear and you can see the image when the system is powered on then it is good. Yes they can be purchased together, or you can buy a broken new 3ds xl for parts and use that. No difference in parts between any region version. All same parts.
Now tell me how to remove a stripped screw? I got all of the back screws except one and now it's completely stripped bare. My screwdriver cannot get a grip on it.
I really need some help here please someone respond so I have a new 3ds xl it's pristine condition but it has this ghost touch where the touch screen dosent respond to certain touches and the screen touches itself like a ghost I've found no immediate fix for it what part should I replace in that case please someone 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@@bigsmoke5184 I had a different problem (a small a55 bug crawled IN BETWEEN the f'ing bottom screen and I killed it by accident so it bothered me a bit) so I asked you cuz you might have helped me figure out if I could clean it out or not. Tbh I just learned to live with it but now my power button is broken so the 3ds turns of and on at random so I'm just gona buy a new one and sell this one for parts sadly
@tiagomatias6667 ohh I see see for me nowadays it's mostly one small side of the screen isn't working properly the rest works fine bur sometimes ghost touch comes back then I just clean the screen it goes away I guess
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I wanted to switch out a TN panel with an IPS panel and following your tutorial it was soooooo easy! Both consoles work great and I‘m happy I used your tutorial for it. I liked that you didn‘t skip a part and didn‘t fast forward anything.
how'd it turn out? I already have a top ips display so only worried about them not matching
@@jvck. Gonna attempt it with a supposed IPS I found on Amazon. My top screen is already an IPS. We'll see how it turns out when the parts arrive.
@@partypat7229 how did it turn out?
@@partypat7229I’m trying
To find replacement IPS panels to refurbish my NN3DSXL
Do you happen to have a link? Or any advise on how to find IPS 3ds panels? So far all the replacement lcd panels I’ve found all don’t specify whether they are IPS or the other type.
@@partypat7229hey playboy how’s the new IPS from Amazon? The only thing keeping me from doing this to my New3DSXL is I didn’t think they made IPS panels in this size & resolution anymore.
I just followed this tutorial and saved my 3ds, thank you. Very clear camera angles and I like that you don't skip foward.
This is absolutely the best New 3DS XL teardown tutorial on RUclips, thank you very much!!
Glad it helped!
the relaxing music helps a ton, just fixed a 3ds with a touchscreen deadzone and I'm really happy to have found your guide! The hardest part was removing a stripped screw, in the end I broke the housing a little lmao
Thanks , for this wonderfully detailed video , showing step by step the dismantling process. I like it that you
1) Zoom in to show me how to lift the zif sockets
2) You show how you tilt and install the flexi Cables at the Hinge portion
3) You also showed exactly how to reinstall all the parts instead of asking viewer to reverse watch your tutorial.
My 3DSXL had a faulty Digitizer , and I😅😃 purchased a Digitizer for $1.49+$1.30 = $2.79 and your Walkthrough help me repair my daughter's 3DSXL... THANK!!!
My touch screen stopped working correctly and I needed a replacement. I followed your guide and I was able to fix my screen very easily. It's tough since Nintendo doesn't offer support for the systems anymore. Thank you so much. My 3DS is fixed!
Thanks so much! I was scared popping out the bottom screen because I thought there was more than glue and this was super helpful!
Hey I just want to say thankyou for responding to the comments, i had an issue of the light turning on temp then a pop sound would happen and it turned off. I saw someone else commented this and your response to that fixed my problem :)
I don't think I've ever seen a device with so many flex connectors. Props to Nintendo for designing a repairable device rather than one packed with glue.
This video was a massive help! I don't think I could've done this swap without it. Thank you!
dude I spent hours on this last night because the two clip cables on the top right were so damn hard to get in. thanks.
Excellent channel. Very straightforward and simple videos. Keep up the hard work!
You made that cable at 8:40 to 8:50 look easy. Well done!
Thanks for this video - just replaced a bad digitiser in my son's device and this guide made it quick and easy!
Looks so tedious but it's going to save me 100$
It's definitely looks tedious but honestly it's just a matter of screwing and unplugging several ribbon cables and then reversing the process. You'll be a pro after your first successful try. 😁👌🏻
Im working on my courage to fix my broken LCD screen in my New 3DS as well. Im watching this video enough times before I apply my fixed screen.
How did it go?
@@Danthelion. Ended up making a mess out of it. Does not work anymore.
@@blazbishop That happened to me when I tries to fix my switch light while following an online tutorial.
Thanks for the guide. Replaced both LCD and digitiser in my daughters 3DS, all went well.
Nintendo certainly love their ribbon cables, sheesh! 😬
Nice work!
@@TheFixTech Thanks, I'm no stranger to repairs, I fix computers and laptops for a living but tend to avoid phones and other small devices as they're too fiddly to work on. The 3DS isn't too bad.
Thank you for this video! I managed to break the bottom LCD screen on my 3DS like five years ago and left it broken in a drawer. I found it a few weeks ago and decided to try to fix it, and with this video and a $20 replacement from Amazon, it's as good as new 😎
Hi, I know it's random but do you have any idea if it's possible to clean the inside of the bottom screen? I just want to make sure that I can clean the bottom of the upper touch screen and put it back again
@@tiagomatias6667 yeah, once the screen is off you can separate the touch screen from the LCD screen and clean em both. Just make sure you're careful with the ribbon cables when taking it apart.
@@ItsPRINCEPyro ok thank you so much, I think I'll buy the kit the guy put in the description. I never did something of the sort so I bet I'll be sweating rivers and will probably take like 1 hour lol. Just hope I don't break anything!
What kind of monster did this to N3DS XL... Good job with repairing!
Very helpful, thank you for sharing
Thank you so much for not putting loud and obnuxious music
Thank you! I was able to use this guide to replace the digitizer on my 3ds today and i am finally able to use it again
you need to be knowledgeable before doing this. I just broke my 3DS using this guide. It may look simple but It's actually really hard even though you have the tools. two broken cable clips and a broken 3ds
My brother accidentally broke his 3ds when trying to replace the top screen a few years ago. Think I’m sticking to just replacing the lens cover on top to be safe. Scratches on the bottom screen doesn’t bother me as much
I am not knowledgeable and followed this guide. Everything came out great, you can do it just need to be extremely careful and patient. When theres a will, theres a way! Merry xmas!
Not at all, i started off with a GBA sp from changing the shell and putting an IPS screen to it, the GBA sp is way more fragile and delicate and i got to say that it wasn't even that hard to do. I also did this to my new Nintendo 3ds xl not very hard it just had lots of extra parts, all you need is lot of time,patience,the right tools and last but not least very solid hands
Skill issue
Same should’ve heeded your warning
Thanks you, made it a lot easier to fix it
Fantastic video
But to be frankly honest, seeing all this, I might just have a professional fix mine lol
Thank you so much my touch screen works perfectly after recalibrating
Happy to help
Thats so chill this Video
This was an inmense pain, but so thankful for your help
I followed this and when put it all back together and press the power button, the light comes on, stays on about 5 secs, then I hear a click and it turns off. Is there something I've done wrong?
Check all cables, make sure they are fully inserted.
Let me know if you have any questions regarding this repair.
the plastic tab for the analog stick broke off. is there anything i can do to keep it in place now?
I installed and noticed a foggy screen is there a protective cover on the front of the touch screen that needs removing?
There should be a protective cover on the front and back of the screen, sometimes poor quality screens will appear slightly foggier than the originals even with the covers removed.
Took a long time of me trying to get it to work, either the top or bottom screen was black, just remember if your screen is black on 8:43 the connector is supposed to be flipped brown side away from the motherboard, my only advice is to make sure the connectors aren't damaged and if they are keep trying to fully connect them, even slightly loose and it won't work
Also recalibrate your touch screen, especially if you're putting on a screen protector, press L R X before turning it on, then recalibrate, my touch screen was constantly touching and I couldn't use the circle pad, d pad or touch screen so I had to pick at the screen protector to remove pressure so I could recalibrate
is it possible to replace LCD without replacing lens and just using previous lens? or will adhesive not work after unsticking?
Yes, you can use your original lens. The adhesive is strong and is reusable.
This tutorial is very well made. Thank you!
So I have a question, what if when you turn it back on, the Backlight shows up, but there's no input. What have I done wrong? I've torn this thing apart about 5 times now and I cant figure it out.
Thank you for this! If you don't mind, I do have a question: what's your take on glass touch screens for the 3DS? In my searches on eBay, I have come across both plastic and glass replacement digitizers for 3DS models, but I am unsure of how they compare to Nintendo's stock plastic ones. Would glass variants differ from plastic touch screens in responsiveness or sensitivity, or in any other way?
The Nintendo ones are two piece, plastic touchscreen with a glass backing. If you just buy the plastic it is very hard to install on the Nintendo glass as you would have to separate the old plastic from the glass. Better off buying the complete unit (aka glass touch screen)
@@TheFixTech thanks for the reply! Forgive me, but I am still a bit confused and hoping you can clarify for me. If I wanted to remove my entire bottom screen without separating the LCD from the digitizer (for safekeeping), then buy 2 separate pieces (a new IPS LCD and a new digitizer to go on top of it), would you still recommend a glass digitizer? It seems like these glass digitizers would create an experience that feels like a tablet or smartphone, while Nintendo's stock digitizers are that plastic film that hover loosely over the glass, but I have no knowledge or experience regarding any pros and cons of going with a glass aftermarket digitizer in terms of performance or ease of installation. Your guidance is very greatly appreciated! 😊
what is the purpose of the flex attached to the lcd bracket at 4:31 ?
nevermind , its the nfc antenna
Great informative video, very easy to follow along. Thank you.
Jesus you make this look easy
My touch screen works, I can see 10% of the left corner and there is nothing broken on the screen but the graphic shows a crack even if the glass isn’t broken also some black,white,rainbow part. So if I try to change something from the 3ds should I just change the screen and nothing else or also the touchpad
You can change just the screen, the touchscreen is adhered with double sided tape and should come off relatively easy, if it does break you can replace it.
Can I use this to simply clean the bottom part of the upper touch screen?
Man I don't even need to fix my 3ds, I'm just here for the music.
i use the touchscreen and some parts will register a touch, but not in the right spot. ive tried calibrating it and nothing changes, that part of the screen just doesn't work. would i need to replace the Touch Screen Digitizer and LCD or just the touch screen?
i dont know which part i need to get, so it would mean alot considering ive had this ds for the past 6 years.
no scratches, and the battery is fine.
I have the same issue, were you able to fix it?
Hello! This was a very informative and relaxing video. I do have one (potentially dumb) question. Is the lens (or digitizer?) that goes over the LCD what makes a screen an IPS screen or is it the LCD screen itself?
No, the touchscreen (digitizer) is only a touchscreen. The LCD itself is what determines if the screen is an ips. If you are looking for a genuine screen I recommend purchasing a used screen taken from working 3ds
Thank you!
Hello, I followed your video and it was excellent. I successfully replaced my bottom screen, but when I turned it back on, my top screen is not working. I assume it pretty much has to be a cable I forgot to plug back in. Do you know which cables I should check for this?
Yes, it would be the lower cable under the motherboard. Also check for any damage to the cable and or connector.
@@TheFixTech Thanks for the message, I figured it out. I accidentally plugged the cable in upside down. It was tricky because it had to be folded over to plug in the right way. I think lots of other people made this mistake too because I found quite a few forums of people with a similar issue after breakdown. Thanks again for the video, was excellent!
@@CompleteProducer84 I made the exact same mistake when I just took mine apart :) I was actually working on two at the same time and did it to both. Because of that, I knew it was something I had done incorrectly. Thankfully I rewatched the video a couple times and noticed the flipped cable also. Cheers and glad you got yours working!!
@@nphillips80 Ah! Glad to hear you were able to figure it out as well. I was totally stumped at first, and it was a pain having to re-do the whole thing. The good thing is, it gave me some extra experience with the whole process of taking it apart
im having the same issue right now, and im not sure where exactly you guys are taking about, I've redone it 4 times already and im pretty sure i didnt put in anything upside down
I followed this to change my touch screen and now my bottom screen has some kind of mist on the lower right of the panel. I took it all apart, cleaned it and tried again but it's still there. Do you think is the LCD? Could I have caused some damage while cleaning it?
Great tutorial!
When I finished putting it all together everything worked perfectly… except it turns out the bottom screen LCD I got from eBay was cracked 😭 I have to wait for a refund now.
10:40 i've been trying to get this cable in for the past hour now and the grey clamp just. fell off. can i still put it in and have it work somehow? or can i put it back on? what do i do... i just wanted to fix the deadzone on my 3ds T_T
I just bought a used one - My 3d is either full or off - and my upper touch screen doesnt respond to touch, is it supposed to be this way?
Yes, the top screen is not a touchscreen, only the lower screen has touch capabilities. As far the the 3D depth goes, there’s hardly a difference between low and high. It really is either 3D or no 3D. If you have the (new) 3ds xl, the 3D can be calibrated in the settings app.
Does the original 2011 3ds touch work without stylus like with fingers?
Yes it does.
@@TheFixTech thanks 😊
I’m getting it this week
Is this repair also usable with the older model of the 3ds?
Hey man thanks for the video it really helped me easily take this thing apart and put it back together. I'm having a problem, I replaced just the lcd and put everything back together as you showed. When I powered it the blue power led came on and the bottom screen blinked for one second then shut off and made a popping noise. After doing this twice the 3ds no longer is turning on; thoughts on what might have went wrong?
Double check your lcd and 3D cable connections. Also the lower lcd cable connections as they all have to be fully inserted.
You either broke a ribbon cable or didn't put it in thoroughly. Why am I replying to 1 yr old comment? Idk
Hey! Your Tutorial was 🔥!! but my DS turns on, lights up blue, then makes a popping noise and both screens don’t turn on. Can you please help??
That usually means either the top screen cable and/or 3D cable flex cable is torn. One or both may need replacing. I do have a video showing the process
My New 3DS XL bottom screen has melted burn marks on. The actual screen picture underneath looks OK and is fully playable. Would I just need to replace the touch panel or do the screen aswell?
Also are the New 3DS XL and original 3DS XL bottom screens the same size etc?
I would assume just the touch panel, make sure to clean the lcd with a microfiber cloth.
Did you ever get it to work?
@@chesspunk489 No. The circle pad wouldn't work after I fixed everything else. I think I snapped the clip that holds the circle pad wire in place.
Excellent video! Thanks!
Does Nintendo use a third party brand for their upper screens? Which brand is the same or closest for a replacement? Are the other brands of the same quality?
So does this work if, say
The Bottom Screen still works, but theres some Cracks and a big black Splotch all over?
I tried it and i think i tore one of the cables because now it makes a popping sound and turns back off.
Double check all cables, even the slide in ones are full seated.
If I am just replacing the LCD, can I reuse the old touch screen that still works? Will I need some sort of adhesive or is it strong enough to hold on by itself after being removed?
Yes you can resize the original touchscreen. The original adhesive is a thin double sided tape that also can be reused
Could you do a full shell swap tutorial?
Yes, I can upload that video shortly.
What do you use to clean the lcd
Use clean microfiber cloth, if the screen is stained use iso rubbing alcohol.
Great video, thank you!
Hello, I need help please.
I put everything together. Now the blue light comes on for 3 seconds and then there is a cracking sound again and again.
Hi, I have the same problem, did you solve it somehow?
How did you get the console to turn on?
i re did this 4 times already, end result is always the blue light showing for a little bit and then the pop noise before it shuts down. i really dont know whats going on besides breaking the clamp for the joycon. i taped it up and i wouldn't assume the entire system will shut down because of that. i definitely think it has something to do with the 3 cables on the upper right side, i did them exactly the way u put them but no luck. i gonna try flipping it upside down but if not then i really dont know what it is.
This is usually an LCD cable fault, either upper or lower. Make sure all cables are fully inserted and secured. Also the 3D cable would cause this.
old 3ds xl bottom skin work with new 3ds xl ??
No, it is different.
Thank you so much! IT SURVIVED!! ^^
Do you mind adding a link in the description of the specific touch screen you bought. The one I bought was falsely advertised and it is waaaaay to small to fit.
Must be for a regular 3ds, if your DS looks exactly like the one in video (could be different color) then purchase from a local reputable seller on eBay, 3ds xl 2015 version touchscreen
My n3ds xl has vignette on bottom screen, but the touch is good. Does replacing the lcd fix my problem?
Excuse me, do you kknow if this affect the 3ds effect?
This does not affect the 3D as only the top screen displays in 3D
That black plastic layer protecting the bottom LCD is very hard to remove on New3DS regular size
I got a new digitizer, but it feels really grainy when I run the stylus over it. It has a totally different "feel" to the original. Has anyone here found somewhere that sells digitizers that feel like the original ones? I don't want to attempt to replace my old one until I'm sure the new one I have just bought is the best option...
Could you provide links for the tools you used and the replacement digitizer and lcd
I just replaced the bottom screen both the digitizer and the LCD because the touch screen wasn’t working. Do you have any ideas to what could Be the issue with my touch screen
If your touch screen still isn’t working check into the touch screen connector on the board.
@@TheFixTech sorry but where can I find that connector?
The touchscreen connector is located at the top of the board where the skinny touch screen cables attached to. If the connector is damaged then a new one will have to be soldered on. You can find the connectors on eBay.
@@TheFixTech thank you very much, I think I’ll need to order another one because I checked all the connections but ill check again just to make sure
The thing wrong with my new Nintendo 3ds xl is that the touch screen is out of whack it’s not working properly what should I do I can’t even play games that require the stylus
If the calibration does not work then a touch panel replacement is required
@@TheFixTech dude what u just did in the video looked really complicated
please help me
does this work on the old 3ds XL
Yes, very similar process.
Hello, i just changed my touchscreen and my top lcd now doesn't show anything, its just black, but it's on, any solution?
Try removing just the touch screen, could be defective.
Thank you so much!!! Now I can use my 3ds :D
My top screen isn’t turning on now, what do I do? It turns on and glows but it’s all black
Did you use any adhesive when returning the bottom screen? Or is it alright without it because of the support thing behind it?
I’m wondering that too
Cheesus who was playing with it John Rambo! =)
I did fix the old broken touch screen to replace it with the new 3ds xl touch screen, but then something went not working that I did struggle might to break it.
I need a touch screen for new 3ds xl do you know what ones work if so could you give me the link to it
I buy from eBay, be sure to purchase the 2015 model.
@@TheFixTech thanks
Hello, thank you for this video. I need help with my new 3ds xl. I need to press my "A" button really hard for it to work and sometimes it doesn't work. It cancels my acceleration in mario kart all the time. Do you have any idea how to fix this? I really would appreciate any feedback.
Yes, this is a simple no cost fix, I have a video showing how to on the ds lite, it is similar. I can make a video of that soon.
@@TheFixTech Thank you so much! I really really really appreciate it.
How do i know what model of 3ds i have
If you have the c stick (joystick) next to the abxy buttons then it’s a “new” 3ds. Also confirm if you have the xl or small version, you can find a size chart online.
@@TheFixTech k good to know i my joystick is on the left with the arrows and ny abxy buttons or on the right will have to check the size all i know is i have a mario themed 3ds
thank you very much 👍
I have a question: I followed your video and managed to replace my digitiser, however the touchscreen seems less responsive now than it should be. Do you reckon it's a deeper issue or is it just because the digitiser was cheap quality? I tried two of them from different sellers and had the same issue.
What if it doesn't turn on after all of that?
This would work on a 3ds xl?
Only “new” 3ds xl models
What did you use to clean the LCD panel before reassembling the digitizer?
Usually just a clean microfiber cloth to remove any dust particles. If you have any smudges then use a little 70% iso alcohol
Hi Great video.
I think the touch screen is what is wrong with my 'new 3 DS XL - US version'. Below I have 3 questions?
- How did you source the screen? ebay? amazon?
-The screen below the touch screen, how can you tell if that is not working a(nd can you buy the complete lower screen(touch screen + digital screen)
- do you know if there is a difference between the Europe and US touch screen i.e. do you have to ensure you buy the correct one?
Thanks in advance
I found the touch screen on ebay, make sure you purchase the correct model. The screen below the touch screen is the lcd, if the picture is clear and you can see the image when the system is powered on then it is good. Yes they can be purchased together, or you can buy a broken new 3ds xl for parts and use that. No difference in parts between any region version. All same parts.
How do you do this with a normal 3ds xl?
I have a video for that, it’s on my channel
My 3DS touch screen turned black I think it broke from water damage
If just the touch screen is black but the rest if the system works, it can be fixed. Just replace the bottom screen.
@@TheFixTech thanks!
how no NEW revision repair? no out button display..
Now tell me how to remove a stripped screw? I got all of the back screws except one and now it's completely stripped bare. My screwdriver cannot get a grip on it.
Never mind, I just twisted the back cover until it broke. Don't buy tools from Wal-Mart. Nothing made in china is worth a damn!
Did you ever get it out?
use a drill on it
I really need some help here please someone respond so I have a new 3ds xl it's pristine condition but it has this ghost touch where the touch screen dosent respond to certain touches and the screen touches itself like a ghost I've found no immediate fix for it what part should I replace in that case please someone 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Did you solve it?
@@tiagomatias6667 nope
did you?
@@bigsmoke5184 I had a different problem (a small a55 bug crawled IN BETWEEN the f'ing bottom screen and I killed it by accident so it bothered me a bit) so I asked you cuz you might have helped me figure out if I could clean it out or not. Tbh I just learned to live with it but now my power button is broken so the 3ds turns of and on at random so I'm just gona buy a new one and sell this one for parts sadly
@tiagomatias6667 ohh I see see for me nowadays it's mostly one small side of the screen isn't working properly the rest works fine bur sometimes ghost touch comes back then I just clean the screen it goes away I guess
got a problem with power button which is pressing wantonly
THANK YOU
Damn this thing has a buttload of ribbon cables, kind of makes me not wanna mess with it
ikr there's more than in a joy con lmao
Definitely but after your first go, you'll start understanding the layout 👍🏻
This video was almost fine but it broke my 3Ds and also the screen linked doesn’t even fit properly
Now the console turns on.
But the top screen remains dark. When I move the folding screen the console turns off.
A ribbon cable broke or isn't seater properly. Go back and repeat the process you see in the video.