Hardware Replacement motherboard or alt. Method

[Faith_silver]

First of all thanks for checking this out. So my problem is I tried to hard mod my n3dsxl but I gave up since it was beyond me. I piece it back together but notice the cover meant to hold the cable strip connect to the circle pad came off. Circle pad doesn't work neither does the home button. Is there a way to fix this or does anyone know of anyone selling n3dsxl mobos? Pics soon too follow when I get home from work

 

[Pockie]

I have a similar issue with an old 3ds xl. The little clip that goes down to secure the ribbon cable fell off. I placed masking tape on it on it for now and it does seem to work. maybe slide in the ribbon cable and put a piece of electrical tape over it? I mean as long as the contacts touch I think you are good. I am not sure about the home button though...

 

[iAqua]

I have a similar issue with an old 3ds xl. The little clip that goes down to secure the ribbon cable fell off. I placed masking tape on it on it for now and it does seem to work. maybe slide in the ribbon cable and put a piece of electrical tape over it? I mean as long as the contacts touch I think you are good. I am not sure about the home button though...

This guy knows what's up @Faith_silver I had to do a mass 3ds repair and this happened a lot (like 8/10 of the motherboards) and electrical tape worked everytime...

 

[Faith_silver]

I have a similar issue with an old 3ds xl. The little clip that goes down to secure the ribbon cable fell off. I placed masking tape on it on it for now and it does seem to work. maybe slide in the ribbon cable and put a piece of electrical tape over it? I mean as long as the contacts touch I think you are good. I am not sure about the home button though...

I'll give it shot asap. Thanks for the reply

 

[Pockie]

Best of luck!

 

[linuxares]

You can use a gluegun as well, but it's a very risky method to keep it down. I recommend the electrical tape as well.

 

[iAqua]

You can use a gluegun as well, but it's a very risky method to keep it down. I recommend the electrical tape as well.

yeah don't do that, anything in the connector and you're fucked.

 

[Faith_silver]

assuming the strip or the base is dmg so rip circle pad. any where i might get spare n3dsxl parts?

 

[charlieSIGMA]

You can search Ali Express for the parts, and they're pretty cheap. I've seen them going for 7 USD.

Just search for "analog 3ds xl 2015" and you'll find the right part.