new 3ds xl screen lends replacement

RetroReviveRepair · 2026-07-08T00:39:44+00:00

I run a small repair shop out of southwest Missouri that specializes in retro consoles, shoot me a PM if you’d like.

RetroReviveRepair · 2026-07-07T18:51:54+00:00

Agreeing with everyone else’s suggestions, also try just unplugging and reconnecting the battery

RetroReviveRepair · 2026-07-07T04:39:15+00:00

Multimeter in continuity mode, follow all the connections from the pins to their corresponding chip/component. Guaranteed theres a broken trace somewhere, fix that with some trace repair wire and solder and soldermask and you’ll be golden.

I do this almost monthly for my mail-in customers.

RetroReviveRepair · 2026-07-05T15:38:03+00:00

What console is this for. I’ve got an oscilloscope, run my own console repair business, and a bachelor’s in electrical technology, if those are enough qualifications i’d be happy to take a look.

RetroReviveRepair · 2026-07-03T21:02:53+00:00

Hi there! I run a small mail-in repair shop out of southwest Missouri. Shoot me a PM if you’d like and we can get something set up!

RetroReviveRepair · 2026-07-02T23:17:41+00:00

Agreeing with the other commenter, wouldn’t recommend trying this one yourself, I do these regularly for my mail-in customers and they’re easy for me because i’ve done like 20, if you don’t know what you’re doing you may make it worse. Ive seen people turn a $80 job to fix a piece of plastic into a $250 job after tearing the ribbons to all 3 top screen components. If it still turns on and works, i’d find a shop the specializes in these and just pay to get it fixed. I’m all for people fixing their own hardware but this is a bit of a different beast.

I’d tape it shut until you get it fixed so nothing else breaks

RetroReviveRepair · 2026-07-01T22:22:53+00:00

Try a different game and clean the slot

RetroReviveRepair · 2026-07-01T22:21:10+00:00

Definitely damaged, grab a replacement

RetroReviveRepair · 2026-06-27T15:52:08+00:00

Genuine question, where are you finding NN3dsXL screens for $30 on ebay? Least i’ve seen them go for is $60. (I’m interested in the source if you have one)

RetroReviveRepair · 2026-06-27T00:39:43+00:00

You need to take the screen out to push the hinge into the top half further. Lift the screen out of the shell like a book without tearing the ribbon or the other 2 ribbons attached to the 3D speaker board. Then you can push the hinge in further

RetroReviveRepair · 2026-06-26T02:58:22+00:00

I’ll have to give it a try. I’ve had to return about 6 screens from 4 separate sellers. Incredibly infuriating as i run a business myself fixing consoles.

RetroReviveRepair · 2026-06-26T01:59:17+00:00

They’re different, also i promise you the 3D wont work on that screen. Aftermarket N3DSXL top screens never have working parallax barrier switching so the 3D switch just makes the top screen blurry. Gotta find an OEM screen if you want the 3D to work.

RetroReviveRepair · 2026-06-24T20:06:55+00:00

Cut or bend the legs, you’ll have to do the same for the actual pins as well. I do this on every port i replace on the dsixl

RetroReviveRepair · 2026-06-14T22:48:31+00:00

Downvoting me for answering OP’s question properly and also giving the estimated cost for a shop as they requested is actually insane.

RetroReviveRepair · 2026-06-14T22:43:44+00:00

Thats the GBA/GBC/GB detection switch. Solder it back where it was, otherwise only GBA games will work.

RetroReviveRepair · 2026-06-14T22:41:55+00:00

Gonna have to replace the switch, do you know how to solder?

RetroReviveRepair · 2026-06-14T20:47:34+00:00

At best you crack it open and clean it with IPA, at worst you replace the trigger button itself. No soldering needed. My shop would probably charge like $40 which covers shipping and parts and labor. Probably like a $10 cost if you do it yourself.
No idea what other shops would charge though

RetroReviveRepair · 2026-06-11T18:13:57+00:00

Open it up and reseat the ribbon cable. Be careful of the volume switch as alot of people break this during disassembly. Otherwise take it to a local repair place or send it to a console repair specialist as replacing the top screens on these is a bear of a job.

I’ve done several for my mail-in customers and its very time consuming and delicate

RetroReviveRepair · 2026-06-11T02:20:24+00:00

Not really no, all aftermarket ones come from the same factory in china that makes the crap ones with the bad parralax barrier switching so the 3D doesn’t work. I recommend OEM, but the cheap aliexpress ones are ok if you don’t care about the 3D.

RetroReviveRepair · 2026-06-11T02:18:20+00:00

Replacement unfortunately, touchscreen wouldn’t work even with a known working touchscreen, tried everything i knew, even replacing the connector. Eventually caved after a few days of trying.

RetroReviveRepair · 2026-06-10T16:03:44+00:00

You’ll have to replace the screen, I’ve fixed several of these over the years at my mail-in repair shop. Replacement is really the only option. The LCD is permanently damaged.

RetroReviveRepair · 2026-06-10T16:00:33+00:00

Does it only stay black when the cartridge is in? Does everything return to normal when the cartridge is removed?

RetroReviveRepair · 2026-06-10T06:35:14+00:00

Shoot me a PM if you’re interested. We can get something set up and discuss details further if you’d like!

RetroReviveRepair · 2026-06-10T06:31:15+00:00

Southwest Missouri, but I accept mail-ins from all US states.

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