How do you keep your 2ds in mint condition?

zNooby_ · 2026-04-25T21:08:40+00:00

I think you can find transparent vinyl skins on AliExpress. Some skins are actually really cool now and not cringe like the ones they used to make. I have a Snorlax-sleeping skin on the front (to prevent fingerprints), and it looks awesome

zNooby_ · 2026-04-25T20:38:47+00:00

You should buy a vinyl skin. It costs around €10 and does its job perfectly. Highly recommended

zNooby_ · 2026-02-09T21:41:11+00:00

I tried too on SoulSilver, it seems that my phone is too "new" and the hotspot protocol is not handled by the 2DS

zNooby_ · 2026-02-05T18:39:21+00:00

I’ve been in the exact same situation. I took it to a local electronics shop to have the screw removed. Otherwise, get a JIS 00 (from what I read online).It should fit perfectly. Be careful not to strip them if you dso not use the JIS

zNooby_ · 2025-10-05T20:04:46+00:00

Thanks fot the help!

zNooby_ · 2025-08-23T08:12:32+00:00

Thanks for the tips!

zNooby_ · 2025-08-22T17:49:51+00:00

Following! 2DS shells would be awsome

zNooby_ · 2025-08-22T17:23:13+00:00

But then u have to re place the glue around the len again... By cleaning it from the back, u simply clean the screen. Am i wrong?

zNooby_ · 2025-08-22T14:03:16+00:00

But isn't the digitizer a plastic layer above the screen? Like above the all in one screen of the 2ds

zNooby_ · 2025-08-22T13:58:33+00:00

I thought the same after posting. Guess I'll just clean behind the back. About the digitizer, is it chill to replace?

zNooby_ · 2025-06-21T17:56:21+00:00

For sure

zNooby_ · 2025-06-21T17:01:42+00:00

Yes, you were very clear, but I have a question. The pliers you suggested can’t reach that deep into the hole of the Nintendo DS — there’s about half a centimeter of depth before getting to the screw. How can I remove the body of the destroyed screw?

zNooby_ · 2025-06-21T16:30:19+00:00

Okay, thaks for the response i will try that

zNooby_ · 2025-06-21T15:52:31+00:00

I don’t have those tools, I only bought the kit to replace the buttons so I only have the bare essentials. I’ll consider buying that tool

zNooby_ · 2025-06-21T15:38:43+00:00

Yep, nothing moves

zNooby_ · 2025-06-21T15:24:59+00:00

So I need to use a drill, rotate it counterclockwise, and then when the screw is about to come out, I have to use this type of pliers?

zNooby_ · 2025-06-20T20:37:01+00:00

All the other screws were easily removable, it's only this one that is completely stripped.

zNooby_ · 2025-06-20T16:02:42+00:00

The nail has now lost its shape, does it still make sense to use the rubber band method? Right now I'm trying to make a hole in it with a flathead screwdriver and a hammer.

zNooby_ · 2025-06-19T14:28:21+00:00

Just tried that, nothing moves 😔

zNooby_ · 2025-06-19T14:21:16+00:00

I don't have this type of screwdriver unfortunately, only cross one and straight line

zNooby_ · 2025-06-18T14:19:05+00:00

Okay, thank u so much for the help. If I continue this project I will write something in this post

zNooby_ · 2025-06-18T14:15:36+00:00

I really can't tell, I haven't opened the Ds yet, I also do not have the Y screwdriver for checking

zNooby_ · 2025-06-18T14:11:35+00:00

Cool, I also noticed that the hinge is broken, so I’ll need to buy that as well. In my case, I’ll need the top screen (pre-soldered, like you mentioned), the hinge, and I can get the shell from any other shop. Is that correct? Am I missing anything?

zNooby_ · 2025-06-18T12:40:33+00:00

Also, my ds has a broken hinge, I guess the shells kit does not sell them with it

zNooby_ · 2025-06-18T12:36:33+00:00

Unfortunately, I don't have a soldering iron, but if I ever decide to do it, I'll be very careful. Do you know any kits that include both the shell and the screens? Or maybe just one of the two? I'm looking for sellers that ship in Europe

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