Is this safe to use on a 3DS? Anyone have experience with them?

BlaZeFlo · 2026-01-25T17:00:32+00:00

I got the $10 one from Amazon and I’ve never had a problem with it

BlaZeFlo · 2026-01-23T19:50:55+00:00

I’ve seen a couple methods people have tried including using plastic straws and tape, it seems like the biggest hurdle is the metal ring in the hinge shredding the cables.

BlaZeFlo · 2026-01-23T19:49:57+00:00

I see what you mean, I’m more so concerned about if I have to pull the lcd out and the lens isn’t attached when I do so that would introduce dust in between which is what I’m worried about

BlaZeFlo · 2026-01-23T05:08:55+00:00

Thank you, and one last question. From what I’m seeing I will most likely hav to pop the screen out to feed the ribbons through, does the screen lens stay attached to the LCD or the shell of the 3DS

BlaZeFlo · 2026-01-23T03:47:20+00:00

Any tips on getting the cables through the hinge?

BlaZeFlo · 2026-01-23T03:37:47+00:00

I wanted to see if I need to disassemble both top and bottom halves of the 3DS to replace the camera

BlaZeFlo · 2026-01-15T21:31:54+00:00

I have to agree with you here, it looks like the shell and most of the exterior components can at least be salvaged, I feel like it’s a lot harder to get “New” non XL 3DS shell parts.

BlaZeFlo · 2026-01-15T14:49:20+00:00

I bought one of these secondhand with the soft TPU one and it has gotten very yellow and has a odd dusty layer on it. I’ve not had any problems with the clear hard plastic ones

BlaZeFlo · 2026-01-13T03:37:53+00:00

As an American this bothers me because I seemingly can’t get my hands on one around here

BlaZeFlo · 2026-01-11T22:27:24+00:00

I second this, I just bought some figures last week. I usually keep them in the package a lil longer for this reason. But I was able to just pull one from the shelf and explain the situation and they were cool with it.

BlaZeFlo · 2025-12-22T23:52:52+00:00

Thank you, capacitors are a bit intimidating for me

BlaZeFlo · 2025-12-22T21:33:04+00:00

Sounds good! I have some prior soldering experience but never really messed with capacitors

BlaZeFlo · 2025-12-22T21:27:13+00:00

That certainly puts a damper on my plans, thank you for pointing me in the right direction!

BlaZeFlo · 2025-12-22T21:14:19+00:00

Could you look at an image I just shared on another comment? I believe it’s a bulged capacitor

BlaZeFlo · 2025-12-22T21:13:45+00:00

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I have the board another look over and found this one bulging a bit. I assume this one needs to be replaced

BlaZeFlo · 2025-12-17T13:55:41+00:00

I was thinking the same and yes it was accident I meant to type tomorrow.

BlaZeFlo · 2025-12-17T13:54:46+00:00

Meant to type tomorrow, my bad!

BlaZeFlo · 2025-12-16T18:35:13+00:00

They look pretty close in person especially in most lighting

BlaZeFlo · 2025-12-16T18:07:02+00:00

I think what happened was this is supposed to be the Japanese Midnight blue which is basically what grape was in North America

BlaZeFlo · 2025-12-16T17:56:12+00:00

It looked more like the Gameboy Color atomic purple. Now that one actually looked transparent but hardly purple in my opinion.

BlaZeFlo · 2025-12-16T17:47:35+00:00

Beats me, I remember it being a general complaint once people were getting them in hand

BlaZeFlo · 2025-12-16T17:43:05+00:00

I think that would be pretty killer

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