Hardware Replacement Shell Advice • New 3DS XL

[Rngr]

Hi everyone,

So my 3DS shell is a bit worn out and I'm looking to replace it with this Pikachu one: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/For...85.html?spm=2114.13010208.99999999.266.9TtHzf

Question is, why is there literally no New 3DS XL teardowns/disassembly tutorials anywhere on the internet. Not even iFixit has a tutorial which I find odd... I find regular 3DS XL tutorials but I don't want to risk anything being different for the New 3DS XL and mess something up.

Does anyone know of a tutorial for a complete teardown of the New 3DS XL anywhere on the net so I can buy this and get started? Thanks!

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EDIT: Woohoo! I found the teardown on iFixIt. Its just not labelled as the New 3DS XL: https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nintendo+3DS+XL+2015+Teardown/36346

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[Retlaf]

I found this one:



I wanted to use it for a simple swap of the top panel (like the outer shell behind the screen), but it isn't coming off. It's like a bought a refurbished model and they glued it shut and I'm super bummed. Unscrewed the 4 screws, but it's not budging even a bit on any side.

 

[Jayro]

I had to find some on ifixit.com when I did my Pikachu shell swap.
https://gbatemp.net/threads/i-just-re-shelled-my-new-3ds-xl-come-take-a-peek.467506/

 

[Shadow#1]

Hi everyone,

So my 3DS shell is a bit worn out and I'm looking to replace it with this Pikachu one: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/For...85.html?spm=2114.13010208.99999999.266.9TtHzf

Question is, why is there literally no New 3DS XL teardowns/disassembly tutorials anywhere on the internet. Not even iFixit has a tutorial which I find odd... I find regular 3DS XL tutorials but I don't want to risk anything being different for the New 3DS XL and mess something up.

Does anyone know of a tutorial for a complete teardown of the New 3DS XL anywhere on the net so I can buy this and get started? Thanks!

Why is it a bit worn down? And can u post pics?

 

[Rngr]

I found this one:



I wanted to use it for a simple swap of the top panel (like the outer shell behind the screen), but it isn't coming off. It's like a bought a refurbished model and they glued it shut and I'm super bummed. Unscrewed the 4 screws, but it's not budging even a bit on any side.

Thanks! Very helpful.

I had to find some on ifixit.com when I did my Pikachu shell swap.
https://gbatemp.net/threads/i-just-re-shelled-my-new-3ds-xl-come-take-a-peek.467506/

Beautiful, thanks!

Why is it a bit worn down? And can u post pics?

I will when I have time. Doing report cards currently

 

[Rngr]

I had to find some on ifixit.com when I did my Pikachu shell swap.
https://gbatemp.net/threads/i-just-re-shelled-my-new-3ds-xl-come-take-a-peek.467506/

Which tutorial did you use btw? The Old 3DS XL one? Also, I love the case and look you have. Does it still look awesome and does the case feel like its good quality?

 

[Shadow#1]

Which tutorial did you use btw? The Old 3DS XL one? Also, I love the case and look you have. Does it still look awesome and does the case feel like its good quality?

I didn't get an answer to one my 2 questions and that question is how did your 3ds get so banged up?

 

[Jayro]

Which tutorial did you use btw? The Old 3DS XL one? Also, I love the case and look you have. Does it still look awesome and does the case feel like its good quality?

I don't know the URL for the teardown, but it looks awesome with my grey shoulder buttons. And the quality is 100% genuine Nintendo.

 

[Rngr]

I didn't get an answer to one my 2 questions and that question is how did your 3ds get so banged up?

Not quite sure. I bought it used but the entire top cover is all peeling and the hinge has some wear.

 

[Rngr]

This is what I ordered from AliExpress to do the swap.

 

[Rngr]

For those interested, I did find a tutorial for the New 3DS XL, but it just isn't labelled as that!

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