Taking apart an old DS.

naengwen

Some quick background, first: it's a launch DS, or at least relatively close. Approximately 2 years ago, during a trip to Europe, the DS would no longer hold a charge. I had a spare, so I decided to simply use that until I got back from the states and hopefully get it fixed. Unfortunately, i'm rather forgetful, so by the time I even remembered I had said old DS, the Warranty had long expired. I've tried 2 replacement batteries and at least 5 different chargers without any luck, and I was gonna let it be until I discovered a Tri Wing Screwdriver a few days ago. I decided it would be a nice opportunity to take a peek inside the DS once I finished up with finals.

Now that i'm finished with those, i'm gonna take apart my DS and see if the cause of the charge problem is more than a few faulty batteries. With that in mind, I was wondering if any of you have had this problem before and know what I should be looking for, or if there are any guides floating around concerning the problem so I don't make a total fool of myself and render my DS completely irreparable.

I think that's about it, unless you guys would like some more info, in which case please let me know. So, uh... help? *puppy eyes*

Daemonion

Call Nintendo anyways. Tell the truth.

Their customer service is bar-none.

naengwen

I've considered that, but why have them fix it when it's not something i'm not going to use very much anyways? I'm not too scared of breaking the thing, after all, and it's the first opportunity i've had to take a peek inside the DS for myself.

Einhander

If Nintendo will fix it for free or for a nominal charge, have it fixed.

Then sell it.

DS-s are always in demand.

You will make enough to buy a few more DS games.

????

Profit

naengwen

Bah, fine, i'll take it in and have them take a look at it. No fun, though

Uncle Long

Aw, come on, I say you crack it open. So long as you don't get too stabby or start pulling things apart you can't snap (or solder depending on how surgical you are with the ol' iron) you should be fine. Besides, it sounds kind of fun. Post pics!

naengwen

Well, I'll find out their assessment first and if they can't fix it for a reasonable price, then i'll take it apart just for the hell of it.

Uncle Long

That's a solid plan. Let me know how it goes.