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New 2DS XL Screw and Hardware Measurements
Hello everyone.
This post is similar to the Base 3DS Screw and Hardware Measurements I did a few days ago in that I only have one New 2DS XL to work with.
I did more deeper dives into the DSi and DSi XL pointing out any console-to-console differences.
The intention is to make a post for every DS and 3DS console released.
Other posts can be found here:
- DSi
- DSi XL
- 3DS (Base)
- 3DS XL
- 2DS
- New 3DS
How I measured these screws.
I measured the screws on a ruler with markings down to a single millimeter and a digital microscope. Measurements were taken similar to this image of measuring Thread Pitch below.
Since I do not have specialty equipment to measure screws this small, I am forced to estimate. Take the measurements with the knowledge that it was done by someone who is a novice in screw measuring.
New 2DS XL
The IFixIt Teardown for the New 2DS XL suggests using a Phillips #00 and Tri-Point Y00 driver to fully disassemble the console. 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).
The New 2DS XL has JIS screw heads similar to the Base 3DS, DSi, and DSi XL. A Phillips driver works fine, so you don't have to order specialty tools.
I'll add links to an IFixIt Guide to match my terms to pictures (i.e. Motherboard Screws would point to the Motherboard removal step of an IFixIt guide). The screw names themselves will have a link to the picture of the screw removal with another link next to it just in case that link dies.
Screws
Screw Length x Thread Width x Head Width
2.5 mm x 1.5mm x 2.5mm
4x Top Housing/Shell Screws (Step 10)
8x Shoulder Buttons, Rear camera, and Gamecard Slot Plate Screws (No Guide)
M1.4 - 0.6 x 2mm
3.5mm x 1.5mm x 2.5mm
2x Camera and Microphone Backplate Screws (Step 7)
5x Bottom Screen Backplate Screws (Step 9)
2x Speakers (No Guide)
M1.4 - 0.6 x 3mm
4.5mm x 1.5mm x 2.5mm
7x Motherboard Screws (Step 8)
M1.4 - 0.6 x 4mm
6.5mm x 1.5mm x 2.5mm
4x Bottom Shell Screws (Step 2)
M1.4 - 0.6 x 6mm
~7.5mm x 1.5mm x 2.5mm
2x Circle Pad Screws (Step 7)
M1.4 - 0.6 x ~7mm
Other:
4x Shoulder Button Springs (No Guide)
6.5mm Long x 2mm Diameter
Bottom Shell
The Bottom Shell/housing is the only instance in the whole console where the Tri-point/Y driver is needed.
Four Bottom Shell Screws (Tri-Point):
M1.4 - 0.6 x 6mm
6.5mm x x 1.5mm x 2.5mm
Circle Pad
Two Circle Pad Screws:
M1.4 - 0.6 x ~7mm
~7.5mm Long x 1.5mm x 2.5mm
Camera and Microphone Backplate
Two Camera and Microphone Backplate Screws:
M1.4 - 0.6 x 3mm
3.5mm x 1.5mm x 2.5mm
Motherboard
Seven Motherboard Screws:
M1.4 - 0.6 x 4mm
4.5mm x 1.5mm x 2.5mm
Bottom Screen Backplate
Five Bottom Screen Backplate Screws:
M1.4 - 0.6 x 3mm
3.5mm x 1.5mm x 2.5mm
Top Housing/Shell
Four Top Housing/Shell Screws:
M1.4 - 0.6 x 2mm
2.5 mm x 1.5mm x 2.5mm
Bottom Shell Assembly
Eigtht Shoulder Button, Rear Camera, and Gamecard Slot Plate Screws:
M1.4 - 0.6 x 2mm
2.5 mm x 1.5mm x 2.5mm
Two Speaker Screws:
M1.4 - 0.6 x 3mm
3.5mm x 1.5mm x 2.5mm
Four Shoulder Button Springs:
6.5mm long x 2mm diameter
This post is similar to the Base 3DS Screw and Hardware Measurements I did a few days ago in that I only have one New 2DS XL to work with.
I did more deeper dives into the DSi and DSi XL pointing out any console-to-console differences.
The intention is to make a post for every DS and 3DS console released.
Other posts can be found here:
- DSi
- DSi XL
- 3DS (Base)
- 3DS XL
- 2DS
- New 3DS
How I measured these screws.
I measured the screws on a ruler with markings down to a single millimeter and a digital microscope. Measurements were taken similar to this image of measuring Thread Pitch below.
Since I do not have specialty equipment to measure screws this small, I am forced to estimate. Take the measurements with the knowledge that it was done by someone who is a novice in screw measuring.
New 2DS XL
The IFixIt Teardown for the New 2DS XL suggests using a Phillips #00 and Tri-Point Y00 driver to fully disassemble the console. 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).
The New 2DS XL has JIS screw heads similar to the Base 3DS, DSi, and DSi XL. A Phillips driver works fine, so you don't have to order specialty tools.
I'll add links to an IFixIt Guide to match my terms to pictures (i.e. Motherboard Screws would point to the Motherboard removal step of an IFixIt guide). The screw names themselves will have a link to the picture of the screw removal with another link next to it just in case that link dies.
Screws
Screw Length x Thread Width x Head Width
2.5 mm x 1.5mm x 2.5mm
4x Top Housing/Shell Screws (Step 10)
8x Shoulder Buttons, Rear camera, and Gamecard Slot Plate Screws (No Guide)
M1.4 - 0.6 x 2mm
3.5mm x 1.5mm x 2.5mm
2x Camera and Microphone Backplate Screws (Step 7)
5x Bottom Screen Backplate Screws (Step 9)
2x Speakers (No Guide)
M1.4 - 0.6 x 3mm
4.5mm x 1.5mm x 2.5mm
7x Motherboard Screws (Step 8)
M1.4 - 0.6 x 4mm
6.5mm x 1.5mm x 2.5mm
4x Bottom Shell Screws (Step 2)
M1.4 - 0.6 x 6mm
~7.5mm x 1.5mm x 2.5mm
2x Circle Pad Screws (Step 7)
M1.4 - 0.6 x ~7mm
Other:
4x Shoulder Button Springs (No Guide)
6.5mm Long x 2mm Diameter
Bottom Shell
The Bottom Shell/housing is the only instance in the whole console where the Tri-point/Y driver is needed.
Four Bottom Shell Screws (Tri-Point):
M1.4 - 0.6 x 6mm
6.5mm x x 1.5mm x 2.5mm
Circle Pad
Two Circle Pad Screws:
M1.4 - 0.6 x ~7mm
~7.5mm Long x 1.5mm x 2.5mm
Camera and Microphone Backplate
Two Camera and Microphone Backplate Screws:
M1.4 - 0.6 x 3mm
3.5mm x 1.5mm x 2.5mm
Motherboard
Seven Motherboard Screws:
M1.4 - 0.6 x 4mm
4.5mm x 1.5mm x 2.5mm
Bottom Screen Backplate
Five Bottom Screen Backplate Screws:
M1.4 - 0.6 x 3mm
3.5mm x 1.5mm x 2.5mm
Top Housing/Shell
Four Top Housing/Shell Screws:
M1.4 - 0.6 x 2mm
2.5 mm x 1.5mm x 2.5mm
Bottom Shell Assembly
Eigtht Shoulder Button, Rear Camera, and Gamecard Slot Plate Screws:
M1.4 - 0.6 x 2mm
2.5 mm x 1.5mm x 2.5mm
Two Speaker Screws:
M1.4 - 0.6 x 3mm
3.5mm x 1.5mm x 2.5mm
Four Shoulder Button Springs:
6.5mm long x 2mm diameter
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