Homebrew Ninty repair question.

[BL4Z3D247]

But if there is a lose or broken ribbon cable what do I do? (FYI If I open it)

If it's loose, you just reseat the connector. If it's broken you can try to salvage one from another broken console or see if you can buy a replacement cable.

 

[Mariosl10]

If it's loose, you just reseat the connector. If it's broken you can try to salvage one from another broken console or see if you can buy a replacement cable.

Where should I get the screw driver?If you say a watch kit from where?

 

[BL4Z3D247]

Where should I get the screw driver?If you say a watch kit from where?

Well it has to be a #000 Phillips head scewdriver. I recommend one like this...

This one was able to get stripped motherboard screws loose. I'm not sure where to get them though, this set is old. I've seen ones like them online but you can probably find them at a hardware store or wherever they sell glasses repair kits.

 

[Kyubnyan]

Well it has to be a #000 Phillips head scewdriver. I recommend one like this...

This one was able to get stripped motherboard screws loose. I'm not sure where to get them though, this set is old. I've seen ones like them online but you can probably find them at a hardware store or wherever they sell glasses repair kits.

Kek, I use that exact same kit.

 

[Mariosl10]

Kek, I use that exact same kit.

Which one is it? The kit?

 

[Kyubnyan]

Which one is it? The kit?

Idk, it's a few years old, but a jis #000 works.

 

[Infidel]

But if there is a lose or broken ribbon cable what do I do? (FYI If I open it)

I guess I was assuming that you would know to try to push the connector back down (if loose) or replace (if broken). I also stated that if you can get it to come on that game stop would take it in trade. Take that money and put it towards a new device if you aren't that tech savvy.

 

[vinstage]

I just wanted to know. But also with the new 3ds isn't there a higher chance of bricks?

When attempting to follow the CFW guide at 3ds.guide, I gave up halfway which could've resulted in an easy brick but didn't happen. I've done a lot of dumb stuff because I suck at CFW, but haven't actually bricked any of my Nintendo consoles (so far, let's not jinx) by which I include a N3DS so, not really. If you follow the guide correctly, then you should be fine, and guides these days are getting more and more noob proof.

 

[Flying Scotsman]

There's a high chance they'll give you a "like new" replacement instead of repairing the original (so you can't guarantee the FW version). A lot of companies do that to get the device back to you as soon as possible. If they do give you a like new replacement, they'll copy your existing stuff across, but the FW version is still uncertain.

They could also just repair your existing console but it won't come cheap. Once that warranty is gone, you might as well just buy a new version of your console because that's what you'll be paying in shipping + repairs (and yes, it's a flat repair rate. 1 ribbon cable needs replaced? You'll be charged the same as you would for a more difficult repair (like screen replacements + more etc).