A 3DS/2DS hard mod is a modification to the main board in the console. It involves soldering wires onto specific points of the board which allow you to physically connect the NAND chip to an SDMMC card reader. This permits reading the NAND to a backup on your computer, modification of the NAND if desired, and writing the NAND back to the chip. This is useful for safety (backing up the NAND before carrying out potentially dangerous operations on the NAND), as well as downgrading from otherwise un-hackable firmware versions.
Installing a hard mod is delicate work which can, if done incorrectly, completely and irreparably destroy the console. It is therefore best carried out by experienced solderers. This thread lists members of this forum who are experienced in installing 3DS/2DS hard mods. They are organised by region so members seeking a hard mod can find somebody nearby who can carry out the modification for them.
All modders on this list have been vouched for by other members for whom they have carried out work and have therefore proven themselves to be trustworthy and competent.
These modders are actively taking requests to install mods. Please send them a private message to make arrangements for your mod to be installed. If you do not yet have enough posts to send private messages, you can tag them in a post in this thread and ask them to contact you.
France: @milerwan
Germany: @konsolenumbau.expert
Italy: @StandardBus
USA: @vb_encryption_vb, @mchew
Brazil: @mvmiranda, @V3N0MBR
Singapore: @slslasher
StandardBus mod image gallery
vb_encryption_vb mod image gallery
If you are a hardmodder, please PM me with the following information:
If you know of any other trustworthy providers of hardmod installation please PM me with the username and region of the modder and I will make contact with them to get the details I need to add them.
Installing a hard mod is delicate work which can, if done incorrectly, completely and irreparably destroy the console. It is therefore best carried out by experienced solderers. This thread lists members of this forum who are experienced in installing 3DS/2DS hard mods. They are organised by region so members seeking a hard mod can find somebody nearby who can carry out the modification for them.
All modders on this list have been vouched for by other members for whom they have carried out work and have therefore proven themselves to be trustworthy and competent.
Active Modders
These modders are actively taking requests to install mods. Please send them a private message to make arrangements for your mod to be installed. If you do not yet have enough posts to send private messages, you can tag them in a post in this thread and ask them to contact you.
France: @milerwan
Germany: @konsolenumbau.expert
Italy: @StandardBus
USA: @vb_encryption_vb, @mchew
Brazil: @mvmiranda, @V3N0MBR
Singapore: @slslasher
Galleries
StandardBus mod image gallery
vb_encryption_vb mod image gallery
Advice for those seeking hardmods
- Only send your 3DS for modification to users whom have been endorsed as trustworthy by other users
- Always send your 3DS tracked and insured, making sure the insurance value will cover the cost of replacement should anything go wrong
- Insist that the modder returns your 3DS using the same level of insurance
- Make sure you remove your SD card and any game cart before sending
- Check with the modder before sending whether they need the battery or any other accessories. Removing these before sending will reduce the postage costs
- Make sure you see photos of the modder's work before sending to them. You need to make sure they are capable of doing what they are advertising. If they are offended that you want to verify their ability before sending, then go elsewhere.
How to get added to this list
If you are a hardmodder, please PM me with the following information:
- Your country and region
- What types of modifications you are able to carry out
- Photos of your mods, both internal PCB photos, external port mountings and if applicable cable adapters
- The usernames of at least one (preferably more) users on this forum for whom you have carried out mods and whom can endorse your work
How to get others added to this list
If you know of any other trustworthy providers of hardmod installation please PM me with the username and region of the modder and I will make contact with them to get the details I need to add them.
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