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Nintendo DSi XL Volume Control Switch Replacement

Nintendo DSi XL Volume Control Switch Replacement

Brett Hartt

Brett Hartt and 2 other contributors

Last updated on February 1, 2019

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Introduction

Go to step 1

Turn up the stereo sound on the DSi XL by replacing the volume control switch.

What you need

Parts

Tools

  • Phillips #00 Screwdriver
    Phillips #00 Screwdriver
  • Spudger
    Spudger

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  1. Nintendo DSi XL Volume Control Switch Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Nintendo DSi XL Volume Control Switch Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two Phillips screws securing the battery cover to the back of the handheld console.

    • Lift the battery cover off the back of the DSi XL.

    Edit

  2. Nintendo DSi XL Volume Control Switch Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the battery from the DSi XL.

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  3. Nintendo DSi XL Volume Control Switch Replacement, Lower Case: step 3, image 1 of 3 Nintendo DSi XL Volume Control Switch Replacement, Lower Case: step 3, image 2 of 3 Nintendo DSi XL Volume Control Switch Replacement, Lower Case: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the four rubber screw covers on the lower case by prying them up with a push pin.

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  4. Nintendo DSi XL Volume Control Switch Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the following seven Phillips screws that secure the lower case to the rest of the DSi XL:

    • Four silver 5.3 mm screws

    • Two black 5.3 mm screws

    • One black 2.5 mm screw

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  6. Nintendo DSi XL Volume Control Switch Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Nintendo DSi XL Volume Control Switch Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Nintendo DSi XL Volume Control Switch Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Turn the DSi XL over, and open the display.

    • Insert a spudger between the upper and lower case at the bottom left corner of the DSi.

    • Slide the spudger along the bottom edge of the upper case to release the latches securing the upper case to the lower case.

    Edit

  7. Nintendo DSi XL Volume Control Switch Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Nintendo DSi XL Volume Control Switch Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Close the display and turn the DSi XL over.

    • Lift the lower case from the front edge.

    • Rotate the lower case away from the DSi.

    • The lower case cannot be completely removed yet, since it is still connected to the motherboard.

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  8. Nintendo DSi XL Volume Control Switch Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Nintendo DSi XL Volume Control Switch Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Using a spudger, pry the SD card/right shoulder button connector off its socket.

    • Pry the volume button/left shoulder button connector off its socket on the motherboard with a spudger.

    Edit

  9. Nintendo DSi XL Volume Control Switch Replacement, Left Shoulder Button: step 8, image 1 of 3 Nintendo DSi XL Volume Control Switch Replacement, Left Shoulder Button: step 8, image 2 of 3 Nintendo DSi XL Volume Control Switch Replacement, Left Shoulder Button: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the two gold 4.0 mm Phillips screws securing the left shoulder button assembly to the lower case.

    • Lift the left shoulder button assembly from the lower case.

    • The components of the left shoulder button assembly:

    • Left shoulder button

    • Shoulder button spring

    • Retaining pin

    • Left shoulder button support panel

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  10. Nintendo DSi XL Volume Control Switch Replacement, Volume Control Switch: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • On the inside of the battery compartment, use the tip of a spudger to detach the metal latch securing the volume control switch in place.

    • The latch will only move about 1 mm.

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  11. Nintendo DSi XL Volume Control Switch Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 3 Nintendo DSi XL Volume Control Switch Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 3 Nintendo DSi XL Volume Control Switch Replacement: step 10, image 3 of 3

    • Using the flat end of a spudger, remove the adhesive securing the volume control switch ribbon cable to the back of the battery compartment.

    • Using the flat of a spudger, pry the volume control switch straight up out of the lower case.

    • Remove the volume control switch from the DSi XL.

    Edit

  12. Nintendo DSi XL Volume Control Switch Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Using the flat end of a spudger, remove the volume control buttons from the metal backing bracket.

    • The bracket is attached by a strong adhesive. Work slowly and carefully, being sure to not damage the ribbon cable.

    • Volume control switch remains.

    Edit
Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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