Hardware Question: New 3DS XL, "Crack" Sound

[tivu100]

I have this question: Did anyone experience the "crack" sound when the first time removing the back-plate of the New 3DS XL after unscrewing. A friend of mine told me the first time, it's hard to remove the back-plate. After that first time, it's much easier to remove the back-plate as well as without the crack sound.

These youtube videos seem to have the same problem: ;

Does Nintendo do this on purpose to identity used console vs new?

 

[VinsCool]

This is normal. The plate is clipping into the console, so it will make a sound if you remove/put it back

 

[Maximilious]

If you have an Android phone, think of removing the back plate of it. Very similar to this. There are little plastic tabs that clip into the unit, and after a while they start to wear off if you remove it often.

 

[Ryu Kenshin]

My small New3DS is creaking when I grip it hard on the left side near gamecard slot