New Full Housing Case Cover Shell with Buttons Replacement Parts for Nintendo DS Lite NDSL Game Console-Crystal Clear
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Finally, did my very own DIY, NDS lite replacement transparent housing shell, and boy it's really an experience. Especially, if you're the type don't have patient like me. Also, I'm short-sighted (Wikipedia), that' doesn't help too.
Guys, if you really want to do this, it's possible but you'll have to plan everything. Like putting each set of screws separately and not losing them. In spite of that, it's actually good practice for stripping electronic devices apart.
New Full Housing Case Cover Shell with Buttons Replacement Parts for Nintendo DS Lite NDSL Game Console-Crystal Clear
I'm technically trained and we're supposed to count the screws and label them or whatever. But, being the lazy type. I just put them aside and end up losing and forgetting which screws belong to where. If you have a magnifying glass, that would be great too. They're all pretty small. Obviously.
Screws are not the main problem though. Because the mainboard and the main screen are separated into two parts. And, the hassle is with the cables. I had a little problem with the black wire because they put it below the game card connector.
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I didn't want to cut any wires or taking out the video cable. It's not as if I have spare parts for them. But, I had no choice. I only realize the video cable connector can just be flip-up. Also, the damn video cable had to go through the left side of the hinge.
Once, you get the hang of it, after several tries, I managed to get all the relevant wires to go through the left hinge housing. I also did my own wiring management. Use, my own scotch tape so that they won't block when closing the shell.
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A couple of times, I had to unscrew and redo the housing shell because I forget some parts like the shoulders buttons with its springs (tension control) and the power or volume control. Like I said, the more you do it, the more you get better at it.
I also learn not to screw in before everything is check and tested. Oh yeah, don't throw away your old housing shell. They're actually useful for referring to how the thing actually works. That's how I discovered that you need to screw the right hinge cover which I don't remember taking out in the first place.
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I also refer to the old parts to know how the directional and control buttons work. I'm glad I didn't throw away the buttons silicon part. It wasn't included with the new shell. So, I just washed it and reused it again.
Again, playing with the Raspberry Pi actually makes me realize how all the device actually works the same. When I look at the board, it reminds me of the raspberry pi and other parts that I used to play with. You can even make your own portable retro gaming device with it. Cool!
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One thing for sure, if you want to do the housing shell replacement is that you need the tools. The one that I bought, the 17-1 toolset was really useful. I actually broke one of the plastic prying tools. My mistake, as I used the light one instead of the thicker type.
Well, was it worth it? Since I succeeded in spite of some hair-pulling moments, I would say yes. Nothing but a feeling of success. Also, it looks pretty cool with the new transparent housing. Don't you think so?
My next project might be the GBC or PSP 2000 transparent replacement housing shell. I'm actually surprised that you still have all these parts available online. I mean, are there markets for them even though, they're 'old' gaming devices?
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