Hacking Replacing Top Shell of Blue/Black NDSL

[Tauhshi]

Is it possible (and feasible) to replace the glossy blue lid of the Blue/Black DS Lite with a matte one from a replacement shell without replacing the entire shell? I only want a matte black DS Lite, and don't want to have to replace 60% of my DS that's perfectly fine.

 

[Da-Bomb1]

If you're gonna replace part of it, you might as well replace all of it. The stuff you buy on the internet isn't always 100% compatible with the original shell...your best bet is to just replace the whole thing.

 

[PettingZoo]

Are you replacing it because you do not like the blue and want a matte black housing? You're best off replacing the whole of the DS with a black matte housing case.

 

[aphirst]

It's quite possible that you could encounter incompatibilities.

It's quite possible that those incompatibilities can be fixed with some light filing.

It's quite possible that it fits perfectly.

I would say it's more than worth a try.