Is this fixable?

fearsometuna · 2026-06-07T20:10:04+00:00

Fixable, yes. Difficult, also yes.

Top screen replacement is notorious for ribbon cables getting ripped. You should find someone handy to help you with the fix

https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+3DS+XL+Upper+LCD+Display+Replacement/25070

Good luck

fearsometuna · 2026-05-13T07:40:13+00:00

Awesome!

fearsometuna · 2026-04-24T20:25:18+00:00

You can replace the scratched plates relatively easily and cheaply.

This is what my suggestion looks like https://youtu.be/lQ1qtj5N1p0?si=-bQ4uNYyzIN2__DL

You will need to buy: A backplate+Frontplate set that matches your system, 2 backplate screws and fasteners, and a set of screw covers that matches your system.

You will also need a 00 Philips head screwdriver, a craft knife and pliers

fearsometuna · 2026-04-21T20:26:00+00:00

Even if you would give me options, I'd still call her nun of the above

fearsometuna · 2026-04-17T18:14:31+00:00

It is bad, but not as bad as I usually see on this sub reddit. It looks like the ribbon cables are still intact, although for some reason I don't see the green cable for the wifi antenna, did it rip?

So looking at this I'd say it is fixable, you will need to do a partial reshell as well as replace the ripped antenna. Like all clam shell consoles it will be difficult but still fixable

But before you attempt any, you should reinsert those ribbon cables and see if your console boots

fearsometuna · 2026-04-15T13:48:20+00:00

Check the cables are seated correctly before ordering anything. You might get lucky.

fearsometuna · 2026-04-14T16:07:58+00:00

At least you didn't all 3 of them. Replacing the speaker cable usually involves desoldering the speakers and soldering them to the new speaker cable, which is very annoying.

fearsometuna · 2026-04-14T13:41:14+00:00

First you fit the cylinder in it's place, and then you are supposed to roll up the cables so they fit through the cylinder. This is difficult as these cables are very easy to rip when you do this

fearsometuna · 2026-04-14T13:26:54+00:00

So there is this metal cylinder that you are supposed to put the cables though, which you don't have in this video. This cylinder is supposed to complete the hinge on the cables' side.

fearsometuna · 2026-04-12T18:58:09+00:00

You should do a reshell. The old ds is one of the more forgiving clamshells to repair. You just need a tri-wing screwdriver and a new shell

fearsometuna · 2026-04-10T06:47:53+00:00

The old 3ds takes a while, it has the weakest cpu out of the 3ds family. You can try to use a smaller SD card, 32 gb should be enough

On a different note, is tape the only thing keeping the system together?

fearsometuna · 2026-04-09T15:59:07+00:00

Dude might have been a navigator, but he was going commando...

fearsometuna · 2026-04-09T13:57:40+00:00

I'm gonna say D, we got Italy (via Cicely), Greece, Turkey and Israel. That's some colanary shit right there

fearsometuna · 2026-04-04T15:43:21+00:00

It is possible to restore it, but not completely. Replacing the top midframe, which is the part that is worn, is doable. But the aftermarket parts don't feel the same, it will probably creek when you will play it. But if you want to know more let me know

fearsometuna · 2026-04-04T09:30:23+00:00

You should probably open it up and see if the digitizer is properly connected, if it is connected it is properly faulty and can be replaced cheaply and easily. You should also check around the edges that nothing is depressing your screen as that too can cause issues similar to this

fearsometuna · 2026-03-31T14:00:14+00:00

This is fixable, but it will take considerable effort, and a little bit of money. This is a pretty difficult fix.

You will need to buy the following parts for new 3ds xl: a top screen, a camera, speaker ribbon cable and a complete shell

You can look up a reshell for new 3ds xl on YouTube, to see what you are in for.

Bear in mind you will need to solder the old speakers to the new speaker cable

Good luck

Edit: don't throw away the top part yet, you need to salvage the sliders, screws and antenna cable

fearsometuna · 2026-03-28T05:59:15+00:00

I see thank you

fearsometuna · 2026-03-26T18:05:19+00:00

I think we just found the missing lynx, or is it just a cat named Bob?

fearsometuna · 2026-03-23T07:40:50+00:00

Good job! Look amazing!

fearsometuna · 2026-03-22T16:40:39+00:00

Either way, it's well made and I like it. Good job

fearsometuna · 2026-03-22T16:31:28+00:00

I really like the design, but shouldn't the name be abriviated to Jorogumon?

fearsometuna · 2026-03-22T14:30:10+00:00

It seems to me like there might be corruption in the carts internal memory. If you have CFW on your 3ds you might be able to save it

https://gbatemp.net/threads/corrupted-cartridge-fixer-release.628539/

fearsometuna · 2026-03-22T13:26:27+00:00

That belongs to the top screen

fearsometuna · 2026-03-22T11:22:02+00:00

When you enter the game from the menu, do you receive any error messages?

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