Need some help with DSi repair please

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I have been working on restoring a DSi that I bought off of FB Marketplace for $10. The repairs included replacing a top screen. I got it torn down, and the screen replaced, including the tricky step of pushing the screen ribbon cable through the hinge. However, I have run into a few snags that I could use some help with.

First, while trying to attach the other ribbon from the top to the mainboard, the ZIF clip came off. It looks like the little "tabs" on the ends may have broken off. Can you get replacements? I will need a high power magnifier to get it back into place.
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Second, I have an extra clear piece that looks to be a light diffuser but I have no idea where it goes. At this point I am not even sure this part belongs to the DSi. I don't remember it coming out of the device, but rather just appearing in my workspace.

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And lastly, and perhaps most devastating, a socket came off of the mainboard. A wire comes from the battery area and plugs into this socket. It seems that it was just glued on and the glue was weak (?). I think if I can borrow a high power magnifier, I can epoxy it back into place and hopefully get the connections lined up. I don't think any of the connections were actually connected via solder, but I could be wrong.

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I am wondering if I should just cut my losses and move on?
 
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No idea how to reattach the flap for the big connector… maybe someone else can help you there.

The light diffuser should probably be on the power/wifi/charging LEDs.

The power socket is a bit flimsy, also noticed this myself. The solder pads don't look damaged on the picture, so it should be possible to solder it back on – or the wires from the power board directly to (-) and (+).
 
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Breaking the tab for the top screen is my #1 fear. Unless I am ignorant of a method, I have no clue how to replace it without destroying the camera unit connector on the other side of the board (ruling out hot air). You might be able to get a small iron tip in there to solder the connectors, but golly, that's a task.

The little translucent piece of plastic is the LED diffuser for the rear camera in the top shell. It slots into the shell next to the camera.

Lastly, the power connector. I haven't attempted the repair myself, but assuming the contacts on the connector are fine, you should just be able to solder it back on. If it's damaged, you can purchase new ones for very cheap. IF this isthe right connector, they have a part number of UMP1NTR on Digikey,
 

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