Hardware Does anyone know if it's even possible to repair a New Nintendo 2DS XL Micro SD Card slot...?

[SithLord]

or replace a faulty slot with a new one?

I just bought a for parts New Nintendo 2DS XL system at a bargain at a retro store and so far, it has only two issues. A faulty battery pack(that causes the system to constantly shut off on its own or not power on properly) and a faulty micro SD card slot. I have no issues with replacing the battery on my own but the problem is the micro SD card slot. Whenever I insert a micro sd card into the slot, it feels like something is preventing the micro SD card from being inserted all the way(as if someone spilled a very tiny drop of glue or something sticky inside the slot and let it dry up inside) and then I turn on the system to verify that it doesn't detect it.

Is it possible to even repair the micro SD card slot on your own or am I just gonna have to suck it up with an irreplaceable faulty part?

 

[KleinesSinchen]

Open up the N2DSXL carefully. Pay attention to the volume slider. It is easy to break off the notch of the internal slider (guess why I know this). Separating the case halves can be tedious.

Maybe you can find a small piece of junk inside once the console is open and remove it with tweezers -- that would be the good and easy case. But what I suspect is the spring mechanism inside is bent/defective. No idea how to repair this -- if even possible. Maybe you can arrange an SD inside in a way that is makes reliable contact and lock it into position if the pins inside aren't bent.

Unfortunately the SD-reader is soldered onto the motherboard -- unlike on the N3DS(XL) models were replacing it is a piece of cake. I have no idea if it is a standard part and/or if suitable replacements are readily available. You will need soldering experience with tiny points for attempting this repair. I would try a hot air station for desoldering the old part.

Good luck!

 

[BelfastGonzo]

or replace a faulty slot with a new one?

I just bought a for parts New Nintendo 2DS XL system at a bargain at a retro store and so far, it has only two issues. A faulty battery pack(that causes the system to constantly shut off on its own or not power on properly) and a faulty micro SD card slot. I have no issues with replacing the battery on my own but the problem is the micro SD card slot. Whenever I insert a micro sd card into the slot, it feels like something is preventing the micro SD card from being inserted all the way(as if someone spilled a very tiny drop of glue or something sticky inside the slot and let it dry up inside) and then I turn on the system to verify that it doesn't detect it.

Is it possible to even repair the micro SD card slot on your own or am I just gonna have to suck it up with an irreplaceable faulty part?

Did you ever manage to fix this? I need to replace one too.

 

[Rj.MoG]

or replace a faulty slot with a new one?

I just bought a for parts New Nintendo 2DS XL system at a bargain at a retro store and so far, it has only two issues. A faulty battery pack(that causes the system to constantly shut off on its own or not power on properly) and a faulty micro SD card slot. I have no issues with replacing the battery on my own but the problem is the micro SD card slot. Whenever I insert a micro sd card into the slot, it feels like something is preventing the micro SD card from being inserted all the way(as if someone spilled a very tiny drop of glue or something sticky inside the slot and let it dry up inside) and then I turn on the system to verify that it doesn't detect it.

Is it possible to even repair the micro SD card slot on your own or am I just gonna have to suck it up with an irreplaceable faulty part?

It’s absolutely possible. But a very difficult repair. Just get a replacement off eBay/Ali and be very careful. Make sure to use heatsink a when soldering