Hardware Need help with broken charger plug

[MegaIDK]

Broke charger plug thing, I have another 3DS though, and it's broken so I'm thinking of using its plug to replace the broken one. I've seen it from the inside already, and it looks like a very simple part, like its only soldered from all sides. Should I do this? Or is the risk too big?

 

[vb_encryption_vb]

Depending on your soldering ability. Ive changed them before.

 

[Viri]

If you're good with a soldering iron, you can buy a new replacement port for like 2.50 off ebay. Or you can buy one of these. http://www.ebay.com/itm/OFFICIAL-Ni...669926?hash=item2a60eb7466:g:UYIAAOSwubRXNPPl

 

[MegaIDK]

Then can I send it to someone who knows how to solder but probably never soldered a 3DS before?

 

[Monty Kensicle]

Then can I send it to someone who knows how to solder but probably never soldered a 3DS before?

Yep, all it should take is a fairly professional computer repair person with entry level soldering skills to fix it for you.

 

[vb_encryption_vb]

If you were in the states I could have done it, I'm sure there a shop of some sorts locally you could find.

 

[MegaIDK]

Yep, all it should take is a fairly professional computer repair person with entry level soldering skills to fix it for you.

Nice! That's just what I wanted to read. OK then, now I just need to take off these screws that don't want to come off (not the ones that hold the back plate that protects the battery, I know they don't come off). Are there any tips for unscrewing you people can give me?

 

[vb_encryption_vb]

#00 phillips head screw driver is all you need...

 

[MegaIDK]

Well, I have a screwdriver here that I took two of them off (not counting the cartridge slot screw) with but can't unscrew the rest. Is it good or should I really buy a #00 one?

 

[vb_encryption_vb]

Get the #00 one or you will strip your screws, which will require you to use a drill at that point...

 

[MegaIDK]

Welp, I really don't want that. So I'm going to buy this #00 screwdriver, but are they known as #00 here in Brazil as well? If yes then should I ask for "number 0" or something?

 

[vb_encryption_vb]

I assume so, no you need#00 not #0 they are 2 different things.

 

[MegaIDK]

Hm. So I should ask for number zero zero then? I'll go buy one.