Hacking I want to replace the dpad on my DSL

[PizzaPasta]

Has anyone done this yet? My DS lite is over a year old and repeated use has finally taken its toll on my dpad. It always had the normal weak diagonals but now its in pretty sad shape.

I figure its worn out from constant use and I don't want to send it to Nintendo due to cost and the time involved to fix it.

Can I order the parts somewhere and install it myself?

 

[Toni Plutonij]

Well, you can order a replacement case which would get you another d-pad, but the rubber that makes contact with the motherboard will stay the same one..It sounds like the rubber has become softer..You can try to replace the d-pad, but I don't think it'll solve your problem..

Replacing the d-pad is a bit tricky, but isn't that hard..Check some guides online on disassembling DS Lite..

 

[Tanas]

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.1466

 

[Toni Plutonij]

Thank you Tanas..I never saw those to buy like that..

@PizzaPasta: I believe you got yourself an answer!!

 

[PizzaPasta]

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.1466

Oh awesome, thanks! I hope I don't fuck anything up.

Thanks again for the help guys!

 

[lewjay]

Added to my dozen other items on my dealextreme "wish list"