I have a new Nintendo 3ds xl, and I originally opened it to clean the contacts of the d-pad. After many trial and errors, I got it all back together and working as far to this point.
There is a very small ribbon connector for the home button. Two I think actually. I had the same problem that...
I feel like school, back when I was actually in school, was more entertaining though, because of how much I get to interact with people, hang out with friends, and other stuff like that. All I get to talk to at work is my boring coworkers lol