Hardware Old 3DS Circle Pad Replacement

WiseHorror · Nov 21, 2016

Hey guys,

So I haven't really played on my old 3DS in a long time, and today I noticed that the circle pad is cracked right in the middle when I move it, which means it will come off if I start playing on that 3DS. The circle pad feels like it started to melt with the summer heat as it's sticky.

My question is, where would I be able to find a circle pad replacement in the EU? When I search on ebay all I can find are New 3DS circle pads which aren't compatible. I know ifixit has the tutorial, I'm just having a hard time finding a replacement circle pad, preferrably one that looks close to the original.

Thank you in advance

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Patxinco · Nov 21, 2016

I have the same problem, it happened last week, the only think i could find that where not OP as hell, was this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00UURTXK6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And trust me, it's a hell to get it's impossible to get anything as remote as good anywhere for les than 60€.

Shipment says it will arrive from 29/11 to 19/12 though...

Edit: get it from NobucorporationZ

WiseHorror · Nov 21, 2016

That's a Circle pad cover, not an actual circle pad, which won't solve the problem. Thanks though

azublazer · Nov 21, 2016

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Official-...408382?hash=item4658da3dbe:g:tmoAAOSw44BYKfZE

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JAPAN-NIN...086168?hash=item23693748d8:g:QYYAAOSwt7pXNXMJ

WiseHorror · Nov 21, 2016

Wait, so the circle pad pro works on the old 3ds if I were to transfer it to mine?

azublazer · Nov 21, 2016

WiseHorror said:
Wait, so the circle pad pro works on the old 3ds if I were to transfer it to mine?

Wait, are you talking about your actual circle pad? I thought you were talking about a circle pad pro. No idea why, lol. No, sorry. You actually need to replace your analog stick then? That sucks.

So you would need these?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Analog-Co...389548?hash=item25c83f6bec:g:wXAAAOSwYmZXKqsf

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ZedLabz-r...905678?hash=item4d3901dece:g:5WMAAOSw8gVX9kkR

WiseHorror · Nov 21, 2016

Yeah, I only need the rubber circle pad, not the mechanical part, that one that you linked looks nice, but I'm always skeptical about the quality when the seller is from China, who knows, it might break in a few weeks/months of usage.

x65943 · Nov 21, 2016

WiseHorror said:
Yeah, I only need the rubber circle pad, not the mechanical part, that one that you linked looks nice, but I'm always skeptical about the quality when the seller is from China, who knows, it might break in a few weeks/months of usage.

For the cheap price (and frankly how easy it is to replace the circle pad) you can buy a generic one and re-replace it with some other product if you need to.

WiseHorror · Nov 21, 2016

From what I've seen, you need to take the 3DS completely apart to replace the circle pad, don't you?

x65943 · Nov 21, 2016

WiseHorror said:
From what I've seen, you need to take the 3DS completely apart to replace the circle pad, don't you?

You only need to access the motherboard. Other repairs are way more painful. If it was a screen replacement I would want OEM.

WiseHorror · Nov 21, 2016

I see, that should make things easier, thanks to everyone for the replies.

astrangeone · Nov 21, 2016

There's a 3D printer service online that does 3DS circle pad replacements. I might just get one, because my o3DS is beat up as hell.

http://www.shapeways.com/product/UKFDG8X26/3dstick-3ds-circle-pad?optionId=57179750

swabbo · Nov 21, 2016

WiseHorror said:
Yeah, I only need the rubber circle pad, not the mechanical part, that one that you linked looks nice, but I'm always skeptical about the quality when the seller is from China, who knows, it might break in a few weeks/months of usage.

Nearly all tech you buy is made is China or some other developing country, why would one off eBay not be just as good as one you got on a 3DS? They both came from the same place xD

Patxinco · Dec 12, 2016

Patxinco said:
I have the same problem, it happened last week, the only think i could find that where not OP as hell, was this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00UURTXK6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And trust me, it's a hell to get it's impossible to get anything as remote as good anywhere for les than 60€.

Shipment says it will arrive from 29/11 to 19/12 though...

Edit: get it from NobucorporationZ

Arrived today, and they are PERFECT!!

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