do you still own a DS, if so is it shell still intact? LIKE & SUBSCRIBE Time Stamps: ► @ 00:14 - What you need ► @ 00:42 - Removing Shell Screws ► @ 01:01 - Removing DS ► @ 02:05 - Removing Bottom Screen ► @ 02:54 - Removing Top Shell Screws ► @ 03:21 - Removing Top Screen ► @ 03:55 - DS Hinges ► @ 05:44 - Installing Top Screen ► @ 07:55 - Installing Bottom Screen ► @ 08:45 - Installing DS ► @ 09:29 - Installing Shell Screws ► @ 09:55 - Misc Shell
@izzymaedavidson19743 жыл бұрын
I dropped mine and the plastic was so brittle that it broke like glass
@JuicyJakeRepairs3 жыл бұрын
@@izzymaedavidson1974 yeah you can see the original shell in the guide shatters easy too
@magnusaspegren63693 жыл бұрын
I own one but the shell if broken, but going to replace it with your video as help👍 i just replaced the shell of my ds lite.
@muhammadnurfadilah33463 жыл бұрын
Next, replace Nintendo dsi please
@jdamien93983 жыл бұрын
How much for me to send mine in ?
@pacoroto3 жыл бұрын
Oh boy, straight to the point, that's what I like. BEST videos of retro replacements on KZbin!
@gavinankney50023 жыл бұрын
Are the buttons more receded on the new shell? I have an original with a broken hinge that I just bought a new shell that I’m going to replace it with but if the buttons don’t stick out of the bottom like the original I will just use the original bottom with the new top please let me know
@JuicyJakeRepairs3 жыл бұрын
I've noticed on some shells its actually the hole for the buttons is just not big enough and needs adjusting slightly, a file normally works well for this
@elizaduncan48523 жыл бұрын
Old school DS, been a while since I’ve seen one!
@krystofzarecky66732 жыл бұрын
I have still one functional home :D
@jamesadams83273 жыл бұрын
This video is super helpful! My experience swapping the hinges was awful until I used the corner of my desk. Press down on the housing and use the corner of the desk to force those pins into the hinge slots. The use of profanity is also helpful.
@JuicyJakeRepairs3 жыл бұрын
its absurd the amount of force you need
@SnaMProd5 ай бұрын
New fear unlocked after I made orders today 😅
@tHeFloW2 ай бұрын
Tried your desk corner in 2024 and it worked! Thanks
@kayleighryan34323 жыл бұрын
Pushing the hinges in is the worst. Broke the replacement shell over it. Hoping it doesn’t happen the second time!
@JuicyJakeRepairs3 жыл бұрын
it is by far the worst bit about reshelling. For ALL DS models.
@Demeech3 жыл бұрын
This is the best channel BY FAR when it comes to repair tutorials. No waffling, straight to the point and informative! This video was my guide replacing my DS shell as I have never done it before. The shell was of poor quality. It came with screws that didn't even fit, so I had to use my own. This video helped a lot! Thank you!
@JuicyJakeRepairs3 жыл бұрын
Glad i was helpful! Is there any other guides you would like to see?
@GizmoRBLX2 жыл бұрын
Could you link where you found the shell?
@eduardosinisterra22553 жыл бұрын
I have a DS fat but I want to replace the lens because it's popping out and I want to ask for your help to any suggestions to replace it
@JuicyJakeRepairs3 жыл бұрын
is it just falling out? you might be able to just use some 3M Adhesive to stick it back in
@alexlexou8837 Жыл бұрын
my DS no longer works.. the bottom screen turns on and off immediately.. yet I did everything right :(…
@danatmonst3594 Жыл бұрын
If the bottom screen flashes and your ds/dsl turns off then the problem is usually the other (top) screen. Check and reseat the cables. You may have damaged the upper screen cable. Easy to do which sucks. Replacement upper screen cables are available on aliexpress and ebay. Good luck.
@alexlexou8837 Жыл бұрын
@@danatmonst3594 I know I had some problems getting the screen cable back on properly, but I was planning on buying screens on Aliexpress anyway! the screen cable was already a little damaged because it was bare
@khiclark313 жыл бұрын
Where did you order your replacement shell?
@FEBRIZIOtv Жыл бұрын
Literally impossible to find a new shell currently March 2023
@andrecouto19097 ай бұрын
Same issue here!
@thet43066 ай бұрын
AliExpress literally only AliExpress
@lefandecreepypasta96696 ай бұрын
I fond somme on ebay
@Fnaffan4323 ай бұрын
June 2024 still impossible to get
@lefandecreepypasta96693 ай бұрын
@@Fnaffan432 i got one on Aliexpress it not a excellent quality but it does the job
@needszeebs69422 жыл бұрын
my ds shell is broken and I need to replace it, but I am worried about where to get the shell from. from what I have seen and experienced, the aftermarket shells are pretty terrible quality. i am specifically worried about getting the screws into the shell. do you have any recommendations for places to get decent ds replacement shells?
@oddgbmo30362 жыл бұрын
Hey i know I'm late but you should probably search for a authentic ds that doesn't turn on or has very bad screens with a good cosmetic shape and little scratches to it. You'd get what you need without the cheap aftermarket and maybe even a few parts. That is if you haven't already found a solution by now.
@needszeebs69422 жыл бұрын
@@oddgbmo3036 hey, I appreciate you responding!! I actually decided that I was probably gonna do it that way but wasn't sure and haven't done it yet lol thanks!
@Sledbed3 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial, unfortunately the shells seem to have dropped in quality. Most of the ones I've checked out don't even have the screw holes threaded so the speakers are almost impossible to keep in
@extracrispy78972 жыл бұрын
Are there any places you would recommend purchasing a replacement shell?
@FoundSeventhGear3 жыл бұрын
So cool how many similarities to the game boy advance sp there are
@KBXbandКүн бұрын
Dear lord. This is professional dude! You take apart a DS more than once before?
@skydragonarts2 жыл бұрын
My DS needs repairing. I dropped it back in 2015, causing it to break the hinge and the top screen to not work properly. I don't think it's busted because when you hold the screen in a precise angle, the image comes up so it must have a loose wire. My stepdad bought it back when it was brand new in 2005 and it pains me that I broke it so it's up to me to fix it.
@JuicyJakeRepairs2 жыл бұрын
hopefully you can get it working!
@FEBRIZIOtv Жыл бұрын
Where the hell do we get a new shell for the original model???
@TheActualAldo3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, man! Your video is the best one I've seen yet!
@JuicyJakeRepairs3 жыл бұрын
no problem!
@AnarickTheDevil2 жыл бұрын
Still have my original model ds. It's rather scratched up and paint wearing off but mostly fine shell wise other then the loop part of the hinge on the right side which broke and the L button no longer works. Also have my brothers witch is in better shape but the same part is broken
@Mildewpants3 жыл бұрын
Just commenting as I keep coming back to this video while waiting for my new NDS shell to arrive. I find the video very clear and also just pleasant and calming to watch. I think it's the best video guide on how tochange the original NDS shell on the internet and am sure it will help many people relax, avoid frustration and enjoy improving/fixing their NDS! Thanks for the great content :).
@HiRuMi913 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the shell? Looks better than most after market ones.
@MrJdub19832 жыл бұрын
I, too, would like to know where you got the shell...
@Ajbolt89Ай бұрын
Dang it... So my shell needed replaced, and the top screen was displaying blank. I bought a replacement top screen, shell, and connecting ribbon (the one that's curled inside the hinge). I've disassembled and reassembled it a few times now and it's just not powering on. I have to assume one of the many cables isnt plugged in fully, but this is such a finicky repair I'll probably junk it and just buy a used DS Lite or something.
@SnaMProd5 ай бұрын
Hi! While I was trying to fit the ribon through the hinge part, the ribbon was cut off, if I buy a new one will it work? people on discord tell me I need a new top lcd screen but both connectors of top screen and the one on motherboard are fine!
@JomasterTheSecond Жыл бұрын
Those screws aren't tri-wing. They're Y-Type. Tri-wing is a completely different standard.
@loganhenry28386 ай бұрын
These hinges are maybe the most ridiculous thing I've ever encountered. There's no way they pushed them in by hand during manufacturing. I have an aftermarket shell and the hinges slide very easily into the top screen holes, but barely at all into the bottom screen's. I've managed to shove them in enough the pieces seem mostly held together, but the clicking is a little off and it doesn't have that satisfying click its supposed to have when you open it all the way. Even trying to push them through on their own on the bottom piece's holes seems impossible. I even tried filing down the inside a bit to no avail. I don't know if this is an aftermarket shell thing or a me thing. Any more force and I can see my hand/tool slipping and giving myself a nasty cut. At this point I'd say to any aspiring NDS repairers to consider just getting a working used one for maybe $10 more and not put yourself through this hell.
@magnusaspegren63693 жыл бұрын
Where did you buy this Shell? Do you have a Link?
@pacoroto3 жыл бұрын
aliexpress
@neightneight12802 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for the DETAILED, PATIENT Write-up. Helped me realize I had gotten a garbage kit without hinges, since my old ones didn't match (no bumps matching the plastic housing, just spun inside the hinge frame). Wasted TOO long on this thing,
@radiophobia5972 ай бұрын
dude how tf did you even put the hinges back i've been struggling for a good couple of hours trying to put it in with a hammer and it doesn't go all the way in wtf
@shermsquarepants2043 жыл бұрын
Yo man thanks for uploading this vid! I had to replace my touchscreen and this video really helped me with it! Thumbs up!
@NiksputicazYT3 жыл бұрын
Can you leave links to all the tools and such?
@GabrielMarques-we1wmАй бұрын
i just love your vids, these kind of content are gold for anyone that collects those consoles!
@snakemanpl2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! All important information with only necessary commentary. All information needed can be found in a matter of seconds. Thanks to you, my DS got new shell today ^^
@themine15002 жыл бұрын
Where can I pick up a shell replacement of this quality?
@pilstonkhh3801 Жыл бұрын
Anyone else experienced their ds turning on but stuck on loading screen after replacement?
@izzymaedavidson19743 жыл бұрын
Is this new shell as good as the original
@JuicyJakeRepairs3 жыл бұрын
not as good as the original, but better than having an unusable DS!
@MitchKarajohn2 жыл бұрын
Word of advice: ALWAYS use the screws that come with the replacement shell. The 1st screws I screwed on mine were the ones that hold the PCBs next to the top screen in place, and I used the screws of the original case. Now my top lid has 2 little bumps next to the screen , on each side. 🤦♂️
@JuicyJakeRepairs2 жыл бұрын
I've had mixed results with using both, sometimes the new ones ruin the new shell, sometimes the original ones do. In summary, for whatever reason, DS shell replacements are poor quality
@KweeGerald3 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude, literally just re-shelled my first DS while watching your video. And it took 6 hours for me since this is the first time I've ever fully disassemble an electronic stuff
@JuicyJakeRepairs3 жыл бұрын
glad i helped! and glad it all went well
@humanbeingfromearthАй бұрын
Am about to do this job for the first time. I appreciate this video
@caseys_cozy_garage2 жыл бұрын
haha all of these first gen ones broke. and im gonna fix mine
@RobSinner2 ай бұрын
I didn't use my Original Silver Fat DS for years cos it was broken and recently I bought a new shell (Dark Gray) and I just finished replacing it watching this video. The first time I missed the long piece that goes in the top screen to adjust its position, and probably didn't do everything correctly cos it would turn off automatically as I tried to turn it on, so I did the whole thing a second time and now it is working perfectly. I bought a brand new shell kit for only 0'99€, but I used the original pads, buttons, triggers, lower part of the case (where the serial number) and the old NINTENDO logo in the front cover (it looks pretty cool new case is Dark Gray but the logo stills being Silver!) surprisingly, everything feels smooth and its working perfectly, AFTER 20 YEARS!! Thank you very much!! Thumbs up!!
@Mr.Hero1073 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the repair kit? I’m trying to find a Tri wing screwdriver.
@handheldhavoc66353 жыл бұрын
Probably Amazon or AliExpress.
@greyfox7883 жыл бұрын
this is how you do a mod video guide.
@JuicyJakeRepairs3 жыл бұрын
glad you liked it! Hopefully it helped
@StBasil443 жыл бұрын
This is really specific and simple. It’s exactly the tutorial I’m looking for, thanks a bunch! Subscribed :)
@EnigmaGeminis10 ай бұрын
mis bisagras no se quieren meter😅
@rapper1633 жыл бұрын
Спасибо за видео . Заморский геймер .
@SilversGamer9 ай бұрын
Thanks, but unfortunately I was unable to unscrew Tri wing, because it's stuck
@Cronson826 ай бұрын
I just finished going through this and now when I press the power button, it powers on for a moment, the screen flashes, then shuts off. I've gone back and reseated the ribbon connectors. Is there something else i should check? The battery is charged. And I've repeated this with both a charger plugged in and unplugged.
@313rail8 ай бұрын
How do i get one of these?
@srluizvaz Жыл бұрын
Any one have link buy the shell ?
@Jo-np7zj2 жыл бұрын
Anyone have anytips on how to clean the inside of the game slot, including the connectors for this ds. Recently found mine again after moving out, some of the older games wont work but the newer ones do.. either way it would be nice to deep clean it, any tips or video recommendations??
@AWISECROW2 жыл бұрын
Any Gen Z or Millennials nostalgic for their NDS yet?
@AnarickTheDevil2 жыл бұрын
Nope. I still have mine... And my brothers sense he didn't want it any more 😥
@ajaxkm2 жыл бұрын
Hey working on my second one. Came back to this video because I can't get one of the hinges to go in. It goes in half way but i can't push it no further
@GonzoIsCool Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I needed to replace the hinge on my ds because it broke, so I ordered one with the break on the opposite side, I may secure that one to work if I can using leather and duct tape like mine currently uses.
@Jack-vu5zk Жыл бұрын
could you point me in the right direction for new parts? im struggling to find a new shell and basic things like the cover for the top screen
@johnnyolmino89263 жыл бұрын
I need my DS shell replaced the hinges just broke and how much would it be to have it fixed
@switchthornsandroses440 Жыл бұрын
Where can I get a replacement ribbon cable for the speaker board that connects to the motherboard? Mine broke off
@adamhowley80373 жыл бұрын
10:00 The sticker is upside!
@theditheringoose29233 жыл бұрын
I am at the stage where you put the speakers, screen and green plates back in. The other half of the top shell won't snap shut. Is this common?
@Static1Bolt Жыл бұрын
0:50 I know it’s one of those tri wing screwdrivers to unscrew this section but is there a certain size to the screwdriver that is needed?
@pspgamerserjio2 жыл бұрын
Nice video, I recently bought 3 used ds systems and 1 had the hinge part shattered during poor mailing packaging
@Shinseiki5552 жыл бұрын
Thanks to you i have repaired my old DS, clearly not under 10 minutes but it's like new now :D
@InsaneHaloMaster2 жыл бұрын
Where do I get the replacement parts like the hinges and rubbers?
@SeleDreams2 жыл бұрын
where do you buy your shells ?
@kars.k12 жыл бұрын
What trueing screw driver did you use what is the name of it
@Javierabad73 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the video :) SUBSCRIBED
@jakechristensen89672 жыл бұрын
I can't slide the hinges into place, any tips?
@muhammadnurfadilah33463 жыл бұрын
I want to fix my NDS at the nearest game store, but I still have doubts
@moutchi9 ай бұрын
Thanks for this, it was really helpful !
@betoaoshi7 ай бұрын
🎉Este es el mejor video de este tipo en todo youtube, gracias
@dingdong36012 жыл бұрын
Do you have a vid for ds lite?
@JuicyJakeRepairs2 жыл бұрын
not yet, but this is something i can do
@danatmonst3594 Жыл бұрын
@@JuicyJakeRepairs I was hoping you'd done one as well for the DS lite. Seems not.
@Youtubeiscool8653 жыл бұрын
I want a clear shell for the fat ds :(
@miguelsalvadorchirinosguer47692 жыл бұрын
Where did you get a quality repair kit?
@ajaxkm2 жыл бұрын
I got everything replaced and put the whole thing back together. However, when I press the power button, the green light comes on for a sec then goes off. I don't think it's the battery but maybe It has something to do with the wiring?
@JuicyJakeRepairs2 жыл бұрын
yeah i would refit all the cables (remove them and put them back in again)
@ajaxkm2 жыл бұрын
@@JuicyJakeRepairs thanks. The tiny ones are hard
@blueatxg Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Just did mine 👊🏽
@Gblazquez0193 жыл бұрын
Hello! I did it with a bad shell and i want to do it again with a better one, which shell do you recomend to buy? Thank You!!!
@JuicyJakeRepairs3 жыл бұрын
where did you get your shell from and what was wrong with it?
@scatz499411 ай бұрын
okay, so i followed everything you said and finally finished reshelling my DS. However, now my DS isn't working. any idea why? It's charging when I plug in the charger, battery has always been good. i can hear the speakers glitch a bit every time i press the power button. but it doesnt boot up. if you or anyone has an idea why this is, i hope you can help me.
@Pararadibum10 ай бұрын
The same thing happened to me. My Ds was working, but now, it doesn't work. The lower screen flashes and the LED turns green, but then the Ds turns off and does not boot. Extremely frustrating
@missingkitty83547 ай бұрын
@@Pararadibumthe same thing happened to me I was so disappointed cuz I took me hours to do all for it to turn on for a split second then turn off. It almost like a quick flash then turns off, like the white screen is there for a split second then it goes black again
@Pararadibum7 ай бұрын
@@missingkitty8354I managed to solve the problem with my Ds. In my case, the problem was with the upper screen flex cable. I made the change and the Ds worked again. There's no need to get desperate, it's probably the same problem, just replace the upper screen flex cable.
@sicdav1d0ff4 ай бұрын
Does anyone know if any of the other DS model hinges fit into this model from the video? Mine was so torn apart it missed the longer hinge. This is the only DS model for which i can't find this replacement part online...
@sicdav1d0ff2 ай бұрын
For anyone interested - I inserted an original hinge from ds lite into this ds model. The angle where the screen rests when open is incorrect (sits few degrees more upright) and when you shut it close, it doesn't snap into place with a click but it does stay closed. None of this really bothers me, its completely functional.
@Martinsrulesd00d2 жыл бұрын
where did you get the kit?
@Coxanando3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this.
@RPG_Hacker3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for this video! I just did a huge restauration on my old DS, which had a broken hinge as well as two broken shoulder buttons. Decided to replace the entire shell and also attempt replacing the shoulder buttons. It was a tough project as I'm basically a total noob in this area and had to learn many things. Even learned how to solder and desolder stuff, just for the shoulder buttons. Of course things went wrong here and there and I came across a few roadblocks that I thought I couldn't overcome, but I eventually managed to do everything I had planned, and this video definitely helped me with taking the DS apart and putting it back together. It was kinda tricky to even find any resources on the original DS, so this video was very appreciated!
@JuicyJakeRepairs3 жыл бұрын
thats awesome, glad it worked out in the end
@RPG_Hacker3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm also relieved! 😊 There were honestly multiple points where I thought to myself "this can't possibly work out". I'm especially surprised the shoulder button replacement worked, conisdering it was my first time soldering. Most of the issues probably came down to the replacement shell itself, though. Not sure if I just happened to buy a particularly bad one, but it was full of mistakes I had to work around, the holes for the hinges were incredibly tight and badly aligned (inserting those was probably the hardest part), the included screws were completely arbitrary and didn't even fit into some of the holes. Originally, I had hoped to do the entire replacement in just one or two evenings, but it ultimately ended up taking me almost an entire week. 😅
@oddgbmo30362 жыл бұрын
@@RPG_Hacker hey man it was cool that you've restored your ds but dam you learned to Sauder quickly! Any tips on how to Sauder? And what kit should I use?
@RPG_Hacker2 жыл бұрын
@@oddgbmo3036 Thanks! Well, since I'm only a beginner myself and have really only soldered this one time, I don't want to give too many tips. There's definitely people with more experience than me who can give more valueable tips. Though what I can say is that for me, the biggest hurdle to overcome was simply being too scared. All that time, I was just too scared to break my DS, so I always touched it too shortly or too loosely or I didn't set the temperature high enough. While I suppose it IS possible to damage a circuit that way, I find being too scared is an equally large problem, because the contacts will just never melt that way and you'll find yourself struggling forever. Once I stopped being so scared, it got a lot easier.
@senko6663 жыл бұрын
nice video thanks bro
@JuicyJakeRepairs3 жыл бұрын
no problem
@michaelpeter74883 жыл бұрын
Compare to the ds lite that seems easy
@JuicyJakeRepairs3 жыл бұрын
i think the DS lite is quite similar to be honest
@michaelpeter74883 жыл бұрын
@@JuicyJakeRepairs The ribbon cable goes threw a tiny slit
@domenico53762 жыл бұрын
I just wanted to restore my old DS plastic shell because the original one became yellow, but after half day on following this tutorial (it says 10 minutes) my DS broke down, so I have to put it in trash. RIP Nintendo DS, 2005-2021
@peachyalo3 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the shell? I want to try to replace mine, I'd appreciate it so much
@JuicyJakeRepairs3 жыл бұрын
i brought a bunch from aliexpress
@peachyalo3 жыл бұрын
@@JuicyJakeRepairs do you find they worked well? I saw some on ebay as well, is there a part brand you got? I'd really appreciate it so much
@JuicyJakeRepairs3 жыл бұрын
@@peachyalo mine was unbranded, they work okay. They are not the best due to some of the "paint jobs" and the screws they provide are quite crummy, however you can reuse the original screws instead
@peachyalo3 жыл бұрын
@@JuicyJakeRepairs thank you so much, I’ll do that!! I hope I can replace the case on my ds😅
@ying.golden3 жыл бұрын
@@peachyalo hey did you manage to replace, the shell on your DS.