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Basically, you've got to start by reconnecting the flex PCB that was previously connected to the bottom of the motherboard. This part of the procedure is a harrowing, frustrating, scary thing to go through - especially because these flexible PCBs are so delicate.and you've only got so many hands.and gravity is constantly working against you. motherboard - and line it up with the shell you want to put it in - in this case, it's the shell of the author's white 3DS LL (note that for this guide, I've only taken apart one system, so these pictures show the reassembly of a black and blue system only.)ĭo you remember earlier, when I said that reconnecting the top screen was the hardest part of this procedure? Well, I wasn't kidding. You're so cool! Now comes the fun part - putting it all back together!įirst thing's first: take the motherboard of the system you are planning to play the most - in this case, it's the author's U.S. If you've gotten this far, it's because you've either removed the motherboard from two different 3DS XLs, or you've somehow gotten ahold of an aftermarket shell and are ready to be the first person in your city with a white/silver/blue/clear/whatever color 3DS XL.
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Screens, Microphone, Touch Panel, and Volume Slider Once you've unlocked the connector, simply pull the Circle Pad Module away from the motherboard and set it aside for now. After you've done this, you will be unlocking the connector attached to the Circle Pad Module's flexible PCB by "flipping" it to the open position, as seen in the second and third pictures below: Note, these screws are longer than the screws holding the back of the shell onto the system, so make sure to keep them separate from the rest of the screws you've removed so far. First, unscrew the screws highlighted in the picture below. The next step is to remove the Circle Pad Module. If you're serious about swapping your system's color, read on, and be careful! Circle Pad Module If you've had your thrill and are ready to put your 3DS XL back together, go ahead and simply reverse all the steps outlined in the document thus far. The majority of the rest of this procedure involves manipulating some fairly delicate electronics and brittle plastic. This procedure requires a small Phillip's-head screwdriver, a small flathead screwdriver, a pair of tweezers, and a lot of patience. For a list of common "oh my god I think I broke it!" situations that can result from this kind of do-it-yourself-edness, see the Troubleshooting section at the end of this guide. Having said that, with a little care and a steady hand, it's not too difficult to get through this guide with your system no worse for the wear. It should also be noted that doing so will most certainly invalidate your system's warranty. In this guide, the motherboards from both a blue and black North American 3DS XL and a white Japanese 3DS LL will be swapped, resulting in two system colors not commercially available in their respective territories - a blue and black Japanese 3DS LL, and a white North American 3DS XL.įor those intending to follow this guide, a quick word of caution: failure to follow these directions explicitly can result in irreparable damage to your system, and neither IGN nor this guide's author claim any responsibility for any such damage your system may incur if you choose to perform this procedure. This guide has been written to document the process of removing and replacing the 3DS XL's motherboard - effectively allowing 3DS XL owners to swap the colors of their systems' shells. A Japanese White 3DS XL with North American Guts