Screws in O3DS XL are stuck.

[Xdqwerty]

I found a screwdriver for my O3DS XL and tried to use it, but the screws were stuck. How do I stop them from being stuck?

 

[BigOnYa]

I'd suggest using a pair of locking vice grips/ pliers, and the screwdriver together. Lock on to the screwdriver with the pliers, and keep pressure down on the screwdriver as you attempt to turn them lose. Kinda like this:

 

[Xdqwerty]

I'd suggest using a pair of locking vice grips/ pliers, and the screwdriver together. Lock on to the screwdriver with the pliers, and keep pressure down on the screwdriver as you attempt to turn them lose. Kinda like this:
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That requires the screws to be already halfway through, they arent in my case

 

[BigOnYa]

That requires the screws to be already halfway through, they arent in my case

No this is how you would get them to "break" loose, using the pliers as extra leverage to turn the screwdriver.

 

[Xdqwerty]

No this is how you would get them to "break" loose, using the pliers as extra leverage to turn the screwdriver.

I meant these:

(I'm telling you that they are a bit tighter than they look in this picture.)

 

[Hayato213]

It says to use Philips #000
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+3DS+XL+Battery+Replacement/25068

 

[Xdqwerty]

It says to use Philips #000
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+3DS+XL+Battery+Replacement/25068

I mean, the screwdriver I used (and the smallest I could find at home) seemed to be slightly bigger that the screws

 

[Hayato213]

I mean, the screwdriver I used (and the smallest I could find at home) seemed to be slightly bigger that the screws

You might want to invest in an ifixit kit.

 

[Xdqwerty]

You might want to invest in an ifixit kit.

I cant

 

[Hayato213]

I cant

You need a Philips #000 bit atleast.

 

[The Real Jdbye]

I mean, the screwdriver I used (and the smallest I could find at home) seemed to be slightly bigger that the screws

Having the right size screwdriver makes all the difference, you'll just strip the screws if you keep trying with the wrong size. It shouldn't cam out easily.

It says to use Philips #000
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+3DS+XL+Battery+Replacement/25068

In the instructions it says to use #0, I'm guessing that's the correct one as #000 is really tiny. I've never used the #000 bit in my iFixit kit, the smallest the Switch screws go is #00, and I don't remember the 3DS battery cover screws being smaller than that.

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I cant

Get a jeweller's screwdriver set. They're dirt cheap, all DIY stores should have them.
The iFixit kit has way more stuff, to be sure, and can open a lot more things than a jeweller's screwdriver kit, but for just small size Philips and flathead screws, a jeweller's kit will do the job fine.

 

[Xdqwerty]

Get a jeweller's screwdriver set. They're dirt cheap, all DIY stores should have them.
The iFixit kit has way more stuff, to be sure, and can open a lot more things than a jeweller's screwdriver kit, but for just small size Philips and flathead screws, a jeweller's kit will do the job fine.

I still cant

 

[The Real Jdbye]

I still cant

Why not?

 

[Xdqwerty]

Why not?

I don't have my own purchasing power, and I don't want to ask my parents for one either because I don't like acting like that.

 

[The Real Jdbye]

I don't have my own purchasing power, and I don't want to ask my parents for one either because I don't like acting like that.

You "don't want to" is not the same thing as you can't. Suck it up and ask, or deal with not being able to open the battery cover. There's no guarantee you'd be able to unscrew it, but a set of small screwdrivers is a useful thing to have around the house anyway, not just for your sake but for anybody in the house.

If the screw is really stuck the only real option is drilling it out but that should be the last resort.

 

[Xdqwerty]

Suck it up and ask, or deal with not being able to open the battery cover.

Its not for the battery, its for putting the top screen in place

 

[The Real Jdbye]

Its not for the battery, its for putting the top screen in place

Oh boy, good luck with that. That's an annoying repair.

 

[Xdqwerty]

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[KleinesSinchen]

The battery cover is the least problematic thing since the end user is supposed to be able to open it.
Fun starts with the inner (JIS-)screws, which are ridiculously tight on some(!) units and strip by just looking at them from the wrong angle. No, "just use the correct bit" does not guarantee this works.
On the plus side O3DSXL seem to be easier with the inner screws than the new models.

In any case there is no way around getting some good screwdrivers. Be warned that upper screen assembly is a nightmare. If you're not used to dealing with finicky stuff there is a high chance to ruin things. For reference: It took me five hours with my shaking hands.

Good luck and have fun!

 

[Xdqwerty]

Ok so I realized there was a smaller screwdriver at here, I used it and the screws are still stuck