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Introduction
Only getting half of your 3DS gaming experience? Replace the lower LCD to get the full view.
What you need
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Insert a plastic opening tool into the notch in the lower case above the battery.
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Pry the battery up with the plastic opening tool.
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Grab the top edge of the battery and lift it out of the lower case.
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Remove the nine 6.3 mm black Phillips screws from the lower case.
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Remove the 2.4 mm silver Phillips screw above the game cartridge slot.
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Remove the two 7.7 mm Phillips screws securing the back of the Circle Pad to the motherboard.
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Remove the two 4.5 mm Phillips screws securing the SD board to the motherboard.
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Insert the flat end of a spudger between the SD board and the motherboard.
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Pry up slowly to loosen the SD board from the RF shield underneath it. If you pry too quickly, you may tear the shield or break its solder points.
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Run the spudger along the sides of the SD board to free it from the adhesive holding it in place.
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Once completely freed, lift the SD board straight off the motherboard.
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Slide the flat end of a spudger under the corner of the Wi-Fi board, and lift it away from the motherboard.
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Use the tip of a spudger or your fingers to peel back the white tape covering the touchscreen ribbon cable connector.
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Starting at the bottom right corner, insert the flat end of a spudger between the touchscreen and LCD frame and gently pry the touchscreen off the LCD.
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Insert the spudger into the top right corner between the two pieces and pry the touchscreen off the LCD frame.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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