DS Lite Screw and Hardware Measurements

KIlly728 · Mar 30, 2025

Coming to the last two consoles in my series of screw and hardware measurement posts, the DS Lite.

I've done screw measurement posts for several consoles (listed below) including every DS and 3DS console.

I did more deeper dives into the DSi and DSi XL, pointing out any console-to-console differences.

Other posts can be found here:
- DS (Base)
- DS Lite
- DSi
- DSi XL
- 3DS (Base)
- 3DS XL
- 2DS
- New 2DS XL
- New 3DS
- New 3DS XL

Also check out my DS and 3DS Screw Repository.

How I measured these screws.

I measured the screws on a ruler with markings down to half-millimeter increments and a digital microscope. Measurements were taken similar to this image of measuring Thread Pitch below.

(Image Sourced from Albany County Fasteners' video, How to Measure Screws & Bolts - US & Metric Sizing | Fasteners 101)

Since I do not have specialty equipment to measure screws this small, I am forced to estimate; especially on the thread pitch itself. Take the measurements with the knowledge that it was done by someone who is a novice in screw measuring.

DS Lite

It is assumed that the DS Lite has a JIS head (I assume JIS #00) since all subsequent DS and 3DS consoles use them. A Phillips #00 works for this application, so no specialty tools are needed.

The outer shell also uses Tri-Point screws which IFixIt recommends a Y00 or Y1(depending on the guide) to remove. In my precision driver kit, the Tri-point diver I have uses a different measuring scheme, and a Y1.5 worked for me (not sure why, but that isn't important to this post). And though not specifically relevant to DS Lite repair, the dummy GBA cart uses the next driver size up: Y2.0.

Below is the list of screws and Hardware grouped by size.

I'll add links to an IFixIt Guide to match my terms to pictures (i.e. Motherboard Screw would point to the Motherboard removal step of an IFixIt guide). The screw names themselves will have a link to the image of the screw removal with another link next to it just in case that link dies.

Screws
Legend:
- Screw Length x Thread Width x Head Width.
- Recommended Driver.
- Screw Amounts, Placeholder name, and Link to IFixIt guides and images.
- Repeated previous entry as needed.
- Thread Pitch Measurement.

3.5mm x 1.5mm x 3mm
Phillips: PH #00
(4x) Top Screen Screws (Step 15)
(2x) Motherboard Screws (Step 14)
(1x) Outer Shell Battery Bay Screw (Step 4)
M1.4 x 0.6 x 3mm

4mm x 1.5mm x 3mm
Phillips: PH #00
(5x) Lower Shell: Stylus Cover/GBA Metal Shield Screws (No Guide)
(2x) Outer Shell: Under Screw Covers (Step 4)
M1.4 x 0.6 x 3.5mm

4mm x 1.5mm x 3.5mm
Phillips: PH #00
(1x) Battery Door Screw (Step 1)
M1.4 x 0.4 x 3.5mm

4mm x 1.5mm x 3mm
Tri-Wing: Y1.5
(1x) Outer Shell: Gamecard Slot Screw (Step 4)
M1.4 x 0.6 x 3.5mm

5.5mm x 1.5mm x 3mm
Tri-Wing: Y1.5
(3x) Outer Shell: Corner Screws (Step 4)
M1.4 x 0.6 x 5.0mm

5.5mm x 2mm x 3.5mm
Tri-Wing: Y2.0
(1x) Dummy GBA Cart Screw (No Guide)
M2 x 0.6 x 5.0mm

6mm x 1.5mm x 3mm
Phillips: PH #00
(2x) Hinge Screws (Step 12)
M1.4 x 0.6 x 5.5mm

Other

(1x) E-Clip
4mm Wide

(2x) Shoulder Button Post (Step 3)
9mm Long x 2mm Diameter

(2x) Shoulder Button Spring (Step 3)
13mm long x ~2.5mm diameter x 1.5mm thick

(1x) Battery Door Nut
5mm Long x 3mm Height x 1.5mm Thick

(2x) Clam Shell Stoppers
9mm Long x 2mm Tall x 2mm Thick

Screw Covers

(4x) Top Screen Screw Covers
3.5mm Square x 0.5mm Thick

(2x) Screw Cover Feet
5mm “Square” x 2mm Thick

Battery Door

The Battery Door consists of Two Parts: The screw and the screw retention clip; E-Clip.

One Battery Door Screw:
M1.4 x 0.4 x 3.5mm
4mm x 1.5mm x 3.5mm
Phillips: PH #00

One E-Clip
4mm Wide

Bottom Shell

Pay attention to the colored circles and screw amount in this image as I will be referencing them.

Three Outer Shell: Corner Screws (Cyan)
M1.4 x 0.6 x 5.0mm
5.5mm x 1.5mm x 3mm
Tri-Wing: Y1.5