Hardware New 3DS circle pad replacement help

[_v3]

The circle pad on my new 3DS broke (FFFFFFF-), and I was looking for a replacement. So I was wondering if anyone took apart the New 3DS and checked if the circle pad matched the one found in the 3DS/3DSXL/N3DSXL.

I was hoping I could get this Replacement Part on ebay and fix it myself

 

[guitarheroknight]

Let me guess

 

[59672]

ifixit is your friend

https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nintendo+3DS+XL+2015+Teardown/36346

I have not take apart a n3ds but looking at the pics, it looks to be the same as the ones from regular 3dses and 3ds xls that I've replaced

 

[_v3]

Let me guess

Yesh , now shoo...

But it wasn't the game's fault I was lying down and the console slipped so in an effort to not make it hit the ground I tried grabbing it. Needless to say I didn't grab it.

ifixit is your friend

https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nintendo+3DS+XL+2015+Teardown/36346

I have not take apart a n3ds but looking at the pics, it looks to be the same as the ones from regular 3dses and 3ds xls that I've replaced

Yea I already checked this but from the pics you can't really tell if the circle pad is exactly the same.

 

[funnystory]

The circle pad on my new 3DS broke (FFFFFFF-), and I was looking for a replacement. So I was wondering if anyone took apart the New 3DS and checked if the circle pad matched the one found in the 3DS/3DSXL/N3DSXL.

I was hoping I could get this Replacement Part on ebay and fix it myself

Why are you ripping down the analog stick? Did dad not teach you to take care of your stuff?

 

[d0k3]

The circle pad on my new 3DS broke (FFFFFFF-), and I was looking for a replacement. So I was wondering if anyone took apart the New 3DS and checked if the circle pad matched the one found in the 3DS/3DSXL/N3DSXL.

I was hoping I could get this Replacement Part on ebay and fix it myself

I can only tell you, good look getting a replacement. O3DS parts will most likely not fit. The situation is bad and Nintendo won't help. See my thread here. A broken circle pad is not as bad as a broken R button though, as only N3DS-only / N3DS-enhanced games are affected. I think you will make it until there are actually replacements available.

 

[_v3]

Why are you ripping down the analog stick? Did dad not teach you to take care of your stuff?

Did you even read my second post???

Yesh , now shoo...

But it wasn't the game's fault I was lying down and the console slipped so in an effort to not make it hit the ground I tried grabbing it. Needless to say I didn't grab it.

Unless you're gonna say something helpful, don't reply. FYI I do take care of my stuff, I still got my original ps2 and xbox which I bought with my own money back in 3rd grade, what happened here was an accident.

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I can only tell you, good look getting a replacement. O3DS parts will most likely not fit. The situation is bad and Nintendo won't help. See my thread here. A broken circle pad is not as bad as a broken R button though, as only N3DS-only / N3DS-enhanced games are affected. I think you will make it until there are actually replacements available.

So I'm basically fcked, crap. Imma give it a go with those replacement parts, will report back when the parts arrive and i attempt to fix / fix the device.

 

[SmileCitrus]

So I'm basically fcked, crap. Imma give it a go with those replacement parts, will report back when the parts arrive and i attempt to fix / fix the device.

The replacement you linked to in your first post should fit fine. The circle pad in the old 3DSXL and the N3DSXL are just about identical. They are totally interchangeable. I haven't looked inside the small N3DS, but below is the circle pad in an N3DSXL.


On the left is the circle pad for the N3DSXL. On the right is one taken from an old 3DSXL.


The circle pad for the small O3DS is a slightly different shape, but it could still be used. It just wouldn't look original.

 

[_v3]

The replacement you linked to in your first post should fit fine. The circle pad in the old 3DSXL and the N3DSXL are just about identical. They are totally interchangeable. I haven't looked inside the small N3DS, but below is the circle pad in an N3DSXL.


On the left is the circle pad for the N3DSXL. On the right is one taken from an old 3DSXL.


The circle pad for the small O3DS is a slightly different shape, but it could still be used. It just wouldn't look original.

OMG YOU'RE A LIFE SAVER. Thank you soooo much. I'd kiss you right now but this internet situation between us prevents me from doing so (jk no homo). Sincerely, thank you very much.

 

[samurai_samus]

Most of the third party replacements have the same flaw as the original nintendo circle pad. They all break really easily. If you are still looking for a replacement, or your replacement breaks you should try this replacement on shapeways. It's made for metal so it's much stronger. There is a cheaper plastic version also.

https://www.shapeways.com/product/7...ircle-pad?li=more-from-shop&optionId=57969484
https://www.shapeways.com/product/UKFDG8X26/3dstick-3ds-circle-pad

 

[_v3]

Most of the third party replacements have the same flaw as the original nintendo circle pad. They all break really easily. If you are still looking for a replacement, or your replacement breaks you should try this replacement on shapeways. It's made for metal so it's much stronger. There is a cheaper plastic version also.

https://www.shapeways.com/product/7...ircle-pad?li=more-from-shop&optionId=57969484
https://www.shapeways.com/product/UKFDG8X26/3dstick-3ds-circle-pad

I've been using the replacement analog for 3 months now and so far so good *knocks on wood*

 

[Daniel Ramkissoon]

Hi did the circle pad in your original post work with the new 3ds xl? Is http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replacement...-Controller-/221816857692?hash=item33a550a45c the one you ordered?

 

[_v3]

Hi did the circle pad in your original post work with the new 3ds xl? Is http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replacement...-Controller-/221816857692?hash=item33a550a45c the one you ordered?

Yea it did, it was a bit hard to get it on, but with a nice oomph it fit there. Also keep in mind that even though it looks like a rubberized thumbstick, it isn't, it's fully plastic and it'll take some time to get used to because it slips a bit.