Hardware dpad button less responsive

[omegazeroINFI]

i have a couple of n3ds systems that both have a problem with the dpad. the up button on it takes pressure in order to work unlike the other 3. is there anything i can do, or will i have to buy some replacements?

 

[TurdPooCharger]

i have a couple of n3ds systems that both have a problem with the dpad. the up button on it takes pressure in order to work unlike the other 3. is there anything i can do, or will i have to buy some replacements?

• [iFixit] Nintendo 3DS 2015
• [eBay] Direction Cross Left Key Keyboard Flex Cable for New 3DS D-Pad Button
  
• [eBay] 2015 New Version Nintendo 3DS D-Pad Button Flex Cable N3DS *New 3DS Part*

Spoiler: Originally listed in the post's bulletin points.

REMOVED: Mountings holes do not alight correctly on the n3DS. Despite sold as n3DS replacement part, this is probably meant for the n3DXL.

• [eBay] Direction Cross Left Key Keyboard Flex Cable for New 3DS D-Pad Button

 

[omegazeroINFI]

i can say that the second link isnt any good. the screw holes on it dont align properly at all.

 

[TurdPooCharger]

i can say that the second link isnt any good. the screw holes on it dont align properly at all.

Apologies for the mistaken. The d-pad you bought was marketed as n3DS, but it is meant for the n3DSXL. The two models have nearly identical looking d-pads at first glance except for the notch.

If the part fits and if you're good with hand drilling using something like this, you can try enlarging the holes to get them to align. However, to get good contact pressure you would need to add back washers that's thin, stiff, and small enough to fit between the screws and d-pad surface. Most likely candidate would be modifying neoprene washers.

After all said and done, it might be easier and cheaper to buy from the second link.

I've edited my post to remove the first d-pad listing.

 

[omegazeroINFI]

um, its the n3ds xl i need. i might not have been clear as the n3ds in the us is xl only. that said, i ended up buying 2 of them and both are a bust because of it. its probably going to be a couple weeks before i can get the right ones for a reasonable price/time point. hope i can get a response from the seller regarding my options.

 

[TurdPooCharger]

um, its the n3ds xl i need. i might not have been clear as the n3ds in the us is xl only. that said, i ended up buying 2 of them and both are a bust because of it. its probably going to be a couple weeks before i can get the right ones for a reasonable price/time point. hope i can get a response from the seller regarding my options.

Oh, yeah about the 3DS models.. The US market was once sold the n3DS (regular) for brief moments, like the Super Mario Black & White editions during 2016 Black Friday.

If you need a replacement d-pad for the New 3DS XL,

• [eBay] 2015 New Version Nintendo 3DS XL LL D-Pad Button Flex Cable N3DSXL