Hacking 3DS XL analog stick broken...

[IMRAN_PETER]

Buddies, my 3DS XL analog stick just broken.

Heres the remains,
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=dy6rh0&s=8

I am thinking of using Super Glue to stick the plastic and analog rubber grip together. Would it be good idea?
Or what could be the best possible way to fix it? Where could I get best quality analog nob?

Thanks in advance...

 

[4gionz]

I broke one once doing a shell swap thinking it was like the psp on ebay if your write 3ds joystick you'll find one and look on google how to install 3ds joystick

 

[zhdarkstar]

The picture isn't loading on my end, so I don't know the extent of your damage. Was it just the rubber pad that came off, leaving the stick exposed? Or is there more damage to the entire assembly?

The pad on my XL popped off about a month ago, leaving me with just the stick. I've actually grown accustomed to using it, finding it to be more accurate to control.

 

[IMRAN_PETER]

The picture isn't loading on my end, so I don't know the extent of your damage. Was it just the rubber pad that came off, leaving the stick exposed? Or is there more damage to the entire assembly?

The pad on my XL popped off about a month ago, leaving me with just the stick. I've actually grown accustomed to using it, finding it to be more accurate to control.

The plastic where the rubber was is broken, buddy... I tried several times to upload the pics but my internet is pretty bad.

 

[yuyuyup]

is it on 4.5 ? ? ? ? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

 

[phanteon]

 

[IronClouds]

If I can give you two pieces of advice, it's this:

• Keep track of all your screws
• Slow and steady wins the race

 

[Abcdfv]

If I can give you two pieces of advice, it's this:

• Keep track of all your screws
• Slow and steady wins the race

I like to draw circles on a sheet of paper that roughly match the screw locations, and set the screws inside of them. Takes a few extra minutes to "map" everything out, but saves some headaches later.

 

[IronClouds]

I like to draw circles on a sheet of paper that roughly match the screw locations, and set the screws inside of them. Takes a few extra minutes to "map" everything out, but saves some headaches later.

I've gotten by without having to do something like this, but definitely could be helpful to others for sure!

 

[gamesquest1]

worth noting....its the rubber part broken not the actual analogue stick.........afaik, you cant actually remove the rubber stick part from the console

 

[4gionz]

worth noting....its the rubber part broken not the actual analogue stick.........afaik, you cant actually remove the rubber stick part from the console

Actually you can, hourray! https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+3DS+Circle+Pad+Replacement/6064

 

[Abcdfv]

I've gotten by without having to do something like this, but definitely could be helpful to others for sure!

I'm not clumsy in anything else, but my elbows are screw seeking missiles.

 

[gamesquest1]

Actually you can, hourray! https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo 3DS Circle Pad Replacement/6064

haha, nice to know, i have never really needed to take one off and unless you know, it seems pretty stuck on, i was actually just thinking "well how do they put it on then "

 

[IronClouds]

I'm not clumsy in anything else, but my elbows are screw seeking missiles.

You know, I'd be lying if I said this never happened to me lol!

 

[Abcdfv]

haha, nice to know, i have never really needed to take one off and unless you know, it seems pretty stuck on, i was actually just thinking "well how do they put it on then "

ifixit is one of the best sites ever.

 

[4gionz]

haha, nice to know, i have never really needed to take one off and unless you know, it seems pretty stuck on, i was actually just thinking "well how do they put it on then "

Ya I felt so stupid when I ripped off the nub right in front of my clients 3ds thinking IT MUST come off like a psp . The replacement case i used had literally every single replacement piece down to the last screw but no nub, so I had to use to the original, needless to say I looked pretty foolish, Live and learn I guess haha

 

[IMRAN_PETER]

GBAtemp blocking my IP with stopforumspamblacklist... Sorry for late reply, byddies... Its the plastic(flat disc type) part where the rubber was is broken. One third of the plastic still left with the nob.

 

[IMRAN_PETER]

heres

http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=dy6rh0&s=8

 

[Abcdfv]

heres

Broken again. try tinypic or something.

 

[IMRAN_PETER]

Broken again. try tinypic or something.

You just saved me life, buddy...

Added the snapshot...