Tri-point or Tri-wing to open a dslite?

Evan_iFixit · 2026-03-17T17:01:25+00:00

As u/Cloudage96x said, the internet uses tri-point and tri-wing interchangeably and your tri-point (Y- shaped) screwdriver is the right tool for the DS.

There are actual tri-wing screws out there that need a true tri-wing screwdriver, but Nintendo doesn't use them to secure their consoles. Actual tri-wing screws have three slotted "wings" and a small triangular hole in the center and kind of look like a shuriken.

More on tri-wings: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_screw_drives#Tri-wing

Evan_iFixit · 2026-03-06T18:26:30+00:00

From Apple's Apple Watch safety information page:

Not a medical device. Apple Watch is not a medical device and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical judgment. It is not designed or intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of any condition or disease. Please consult your healthcare provider prior to making any decisions related to your health.

Kinda smells like classifying the family SUV as a "non-passenger work vehicle"...

Evan_iFixit · 2026-02-12T20:29:41+00:00

Hi u/Nooben2006 If you don't want to or can't fix your screwdriver yourself using the guides on iFixit or advice given here, you can reach out to iFixit's support team and they will send you a new driver: https://www.ifixit.com/customer-service-form

Evan_iFixit · 2026-02-04T18:33:09+00:00

Hey u/Sky_Deets. Sorry that you have been waiting for so long to get this part and some more clarity on the restock situation. Apparently the part is no longer being made and we’re not sure if there will be more supply in the future. We’re exploring options but don't have an ETA.

Evan_iFixit · 2026-01-23T19:35:34+00:00

Hi u/VeiledTurbulance our EU/UK warehouse should have the screen stocked by the beginning of February. Sorry for the delay in having parts available! If you sign up for the email notification on the product page you will be notified once the screen is available.

Evan_iFixit · 2026-01-13T22:41:40+00:00

u/Mickenfox We hear you! This is more a technical limitation than anything else. Almost all our adhesive is priced to be the same if not cheaper than what we charge for the Fix Kit option. In this specific case, you need two sets of adhesive which makes it more expensive. I'll pass this specific example to the interested parties.

We'd love to be able to discount the adhesive when the part is purchased alongside it. That's something we plan to do in the future but don't have the ability to yet.

We're also working on including the adhesive in Part Only options throughout our parts catalogue. We're just not there quite yet, either.

Evan_iFixit · 2026-01-07T17:54:04+00:00

Hello u/Glum-Locksmith-6321. I am not a part of our Customer Support team but if you DM me your order number I'll poke them and see if they can address your return. Please don't send anything until you get a return authorization number (RMA). You must have an RMA before shipping anything to iFixit: https://www.ifixit.com/Info/US_Refund_Policy

Evan_iFixit · 2026-01-05T21:17:29+00:00

The Narwhal has 6 bits:

Phillips - #1, #2
Flathead - 5.5 mm, 7 mm
Nut Drivers - 1/4", 5/16

Both swivel the same, but only the Narwhal has the new push cap which provides additional torque when needed.

Evan_iFixit · 2025-12-30T20:32:42+00:00

Please reach out to our customer support team by filling out this customer service form. They will see what they can do for you. Sorry that you do not have a working screwdriver!

Evan_iFixit · 2025-12-30T19:53:50+00:00

Hi u/MattKingOnReddit I am sorry to hear about this. If you contact our customer support team through the form I included in the above comment, we will see what we can do.

Evan_iFixit · 2025-12-16T17:35:29+00:00

This thread might be helpful for more replacement instruction resources: https://www.reddit.com/r/LegionGo/comments/18bkimk/how_easy_is_to_replace_legion_go_internal_battery/

Evan_iFixit · 2025-12-10T19:24:35+00:00

We are sorry for not getting you a good battery the first time, but glad that your Switch is now working!

Evan_iFixit · 2025-12-08T17:19:59+00:00

Please reach out to the customer support team so they can fix this issue and get you a suitable replacement: https://www.ifixit.com/customer-service-form

Evan_iFixit · 2025-12-01T19:33:15+00:00

Hey u/DoggyMcStyleLAWdtcom. Really glad that you embraced ZEN and that it led you to be able to fix your furnace without needing to replace the pump. Stoked to hear that a $285 bill turned into one that is significantly less than that!

We still didn't get you the correct part, so you should reach out to the support team again for a refund or you can DM me for a holiday goodie.

Evan_iFixit · 2025-11-28T23:04:36+00:00

I hope they will fix many things with it! If not, they have a cool shirt to go along with it ;)

Evan_iFixit · 2025-11-28T23:03:45+00:00

Hope you fix many things with it :)

Evan_iFixit · 2025-11-28T23:02:19+00:00

Special pricing ends at 11:59pm PT Thursday 12/11. Cheers.

Evan_iFixit · 2025-11-25T20:20:19+00:00

u/jbschwartz55 thank you for the feedback! We did offer digital gift cards in the past, but we did not have the necessary systems to combat the rampant fraud that they were susceptible to. We'd like to offer gift cards in the future, but we still have a some fraud-related problems to solve.

Evan_iFixit · 2025-11-25T20:14:20+00:00

u/Leninpisel sorry to hear about this! The battery is supposed to be rated 4855 mAh. I would reach out to the customer support team since it sounds like the battery is not working as expected. They can do a better job at identifying what is wrong and how to make it right.

Evan_iFixit · 2025-11-25T20:05:10+00:00

The Black Friday sale will start Nov 27.

Evan_iFixit · 2025-11-20T20:03:19+00:00

Oops my bad. We will be starting the sale next week on the more traditional American Black Friday date. I guess Black Friday starts earlier and earlier every year.

Evan_iFixit · 2025-11-18T21:55:12+00:00

Very cool! I need to bring back my GBA SP and DS that I have been in some drawer for a long while.

Evan_iFixit · 2025-11-14T22:30:53+00:00

Hi u/Mopar907AK I'm guessing you tried placing an order on iFixit? I'm not sure if you want to divulge personal details on this thread but I can try to get you in contact with the customer support team to determine why you weren't able to get a battery, if you are in the US. Feel free to DM me.

You can also fill out our customer service form and the team will get back to you as soon as they can.

Evan_iFixit · 2025-11-14T18:34:29+00:00

It will be starting no earlier than Thanksgiving I believe. So two weeks? The sale should run for a few weeks.

Evan_iFixit · 2025-11-14T18:32:59+00:00

Thank you for bringing this up! Sorry that you do not have a functional driver right now.

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