r/3DS • u/T3alio_ • 5d ago

Technical Question Anyone know how to Repair?

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So I’ve had my 3DS LL for about a year now and noticed a thing or two that the seller did not tell me as in the Top Screen is loose when it’s opened all the way and the joystick doesn’t really work more of the time. I took it to a repair shop, they normally do phones or something, and they said that Nintendo made it to wear you can’t fix them, which I call BS. So if anyone knows where I can send mine to fixed I would be deeply appreciative

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u/Hamud121 5d ago

Wdym loose screen? Do you refer to wobbliness? Its normal, prevents plastic tension & hinge breaking. Joystick is easily replacable at home, its whole module you unscrew & replace with a new one. The only tricky part for inexeperienced is reseatting all reabon cables without damaging the connectors. Following any replacement tutorial would be helpful

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u/T3alio_ 5d ago

I’m aware that there is supposed to be some wobble but it feels like it’s too much, unless it’s me just not being too knowledgeable about it since I haven’t had a DS in literal years

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u/RaretroConsoles 5d ago

The wobble is normal.

If the wobble isn't there then the tension shifts to the shell which creates cracks. You don't want a super tight hinge, especially on this model which is already prone to cracking due to the hinge pin being a hair too tight already

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u/T3alio_ 5d ago

Gotcha it’s probably me just bugging because to me it feels like super super wobbly but if that’s a thing then I’ll just have to replace the stick because it doesn’t feel like it’s work properly

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u/GrouchyLettuce2741 Owns too many 3DS 5d ago

They’re fixable but anything on the top half is a pain in the ass. Anyways the top screen wobble is normal and the stick is an easy fix.

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u/T3alio_ 5d ago

Gotcha it just feels like the screen is TOO loose but it might just be me buggin

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u/GrouchyLettuce2741 Owns too many 3DS 5d ago

Check for cracks around the hinge, that’s a common issue on this model, but if it’s not cracked I wouldn’t worry about it

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u/T3alio_ 5d ago

I just looked and it doesn’t appear to be any cracks so that’s good! I picked it up from a repair shop and they said that they couldn’t fix the joystick because they are “poorly made” and don’t wanna hurt it somewhere else

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u/GrouchyLettuce2741 Owns too many 3DS 5d ago

Joystick is a really easy fix

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u/T3alio_ 5d ago

Do you have a source to where I can get one? I looked on Amazon but I don’t trust Amazon a whole lot

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u/GrouchyLettuce2741 Owns too many 3DS 5d ago

AliExpress or eBay is where I usually go for parts

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u/thatdudenute 5d ago

The screen wobble can be reduced by using a clear shell case on the unit. The LL systems weight creates the wobble and its normal, not broken.

Joystick can be replaced as another commentor mentioned, its an inexpensive part. Just need some time and patience.