Step-By-Step Guide On Repairing The Top Screen On The Nintendo DS Lite

One of the worst things that can happen to your Nintendo DS Lite unit is the top screen getting damaged. Believe it or not, from a repairman’s standpoint, repairing the top screen on the Nintendo DS Lite would be easier than repairing the damage to the top screen, even if the bottom screen is the more complex component given the fact that it is the one with touch screen functionality. The reason for this is simple: before one can remove the top screen for repairs, the repairman must first open up and disassemble the bottom half of the unit. It’s twice as much work than repairing the bottom screen.
So, what are the steps in repairing the top screen on the Nintendo DS Lite?

First and foremost, one must determine whether a repair or replacement is necessary. In most cases, repairing the top screen on the Nintendo DS Lite is not necessary, as often, it would be cheaper to replace the same altogether.

Nevertheless, before one can proceed with replacing or repairing the top screen on the Nintendo DS Lite, the top screen must be removed first.

To do this, follow the steps below:

1. Remove the battery of the DS Lite unit.

2. Remove the four screws at the back of the bottom half of the DS Lite unit.

3. Use a flathead screwdriver to pry open the back casing of the bottom half of the console. The circuit board will now be visible to you.

4. Disconnect the WiFi antenna.

5. Remove the WiFi board. It can be found right beside the cartridge slot.

6. Underneath the WiFi board is the microphone connector. Disconnect it from the circuit board as well.

7. Study the circuit board. You should see two screws that attach the same to the front front casing of the lower half of the Nintendo DS Lite unit. Remove these two screws.

8. Gently pull out the circuit board. You will notice that a wired clasp with still be connecting it to the top half of the Nintendo DS Lite. You can easily remove this clasp with a flathead screwdriver or your nails.

9. Now, on the top half on the Nintendo DS Lite unit, you will notice 4 screws around the top screen. Remove them.

10. The top casing can now be removed.

11. Once you gain access to the top screen, you can pull it out of its position. It’s supported by a lot of adhesive, so don’t be afraid to apply force in removing the top screen on the Nintendo DS Lite.

12. The speakers are soldered on the top screen. If you will be replacing the top screen, you will have to remove the speakers as well and solder them on the new screen.

Repairing the top screen on the Nintendo DS Lite isn’t as difficult as many people think.