How to replace DS Shell in UNDER 10 minutes - Shell Swap

[@JuicyJakeRepairs]

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

[@izzymaedavidson1974]

I dropped mine and the plastic was so brittle that it broke like glass

[@JuicyJakeRepairs]

@@izzymaedavidson1974 yeah you can see the original shell in the guide shatters easy too

[@magnusaspegren6369]

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.

[@muhammadnurfadilah3346]

Next, replace Nintendo dsi please

[@jdamien9398]

How much for me to send mine in ?

[@pacoroto]

Oh boy, straight to the point, that's what I like. BEST videos of retro replacements on KZbin!

[@Demeech]

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!

[@JuicyJakeRepairs]

Glad i was helpful! Is there any other guides you would like to see?

[@GizmoRBLX]

Could you link where you found the shell?

[@KBXband]

Dear lord. This is professional dude! You take apart a DS more than once before?

[@jamesadams8327]

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.

[@JuicyJakeRepairs]

its absurd the amount of force you need

[@SnaMProd]

New fear unlocked after I made orders today 😅

[@tHeFloW]

Tried your desk corner in 2024 and it worked! Thanks

[@KweeGerald]

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

[@JuicyJakeRepairs]

glad i helped! and glad it all went well

[@elizaduncan4852]

Old school DS, been a while since I’ve seen one!

[@krystofzarecky6673]

I have still one functional home :D

[@neightneight1280]

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,

[@snakemanpl]

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 ^^

[@RobSinner]

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!!

[@Mildewpants]

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 :).

[@GabrielMarques-we1wm]

i just love your vids, these kind of content are gold for anyone that collects those consoles!

[@humanbeingfromearth]

Am about to do this job for the first time. I appreciate this video

[@Shinseiki555]

Thanks to you i have repaired my old DS, clearly not under 10 minutes but it's like new now :D

[@JunkyardTaints]

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

[@JuicyJakeRepairs]

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

[@TheActualAldo]

Thank you so much, man! Your video is the best one I've seen yet!

[@JuicyJakeRepairs]

no problem!

[@RPG_Hacker]

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!

[@JuicyJakeRepairs]

thats awesome, glad it worked out in the end

[@RPG_Hacker]

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. 😅

[@oddgbmo3036]

@@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_Hacker]

@@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.

[@theradicalgameplaya4895]

At 10:12 what are those 2 cables for because I accidentally broke the locking mechanism are those cables important

[@shermsquarepants204]

Yo man thanks for uploading this vid! I had to replace my touchscreen and this video really helped me with it! Thumbs up!

[@StBasil44]

This is really specific and simple. It’s exactly the tutorial I’m looking for, thanks a bunch! Subscribed :)

[@khiclark31]

Where did you order your replacement shell?

[@GonzoIsCool]

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.

[@eduardosinisterra2255]

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

[@JuicyJakeRepairs]

is it just falling out? you might be able to just use some 3M Adhesive to stick it back in

[@kayleighryan3432]

Pushing the hinges in is the worst. Broke the replacement shell over it. Hoping it doesn’t happen the second time!

[@JuicyJakeRepairs]

it is by far the worst bit about reshelling. For ALL DS models.

[@HiRuMi91]

Where did you get the shell? Looks better than most after market ones.

[@MrJdub1983]

I, too, would like to know where you got the shell...

[@needszeebs6942]

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?

[@oddgbmo3036]

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.

[@needszeebs6942]

@@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!

[@rubi-w-]

Hi! Where do I find the rubber things to replace them if I ruined them?

[@Static1Bolt]

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?

[@SKYFISH535]

I also would like to know! I bought two different ones that were "for electronics" and neither fit!

[@AnarickTheDevil]

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

[@samhofmeister8600]

all done, looks great.... now when i turn mine on the light turns green, the bottom screen lights up... then it turns back off:( any ideas?

[@Sledbed]

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

[@MitchKarajohn]

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. 🤦‍♂️

[@JuicyJakeRepairs]

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

[@SeleDreams]

where do you buy your shells ?

[@extracrispy789]

Are there any places you would recommend purchasing a replacement shell?

[@SnaMProd]

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!

[@skydragonarts]

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.

[@JuicyJakeRepairs]

hopefully you can get it working!

[@moutchi]

Thanks for this, it was really helpful !

[@Mr.Hero107]

Where did you get the repair kit? I’m trying to find a Tri wing screwdriver.

[@handheldhavoc6635]

Probably Amazon or AliExpress.

[@sicdav1d0ff]

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...

[@sicdav1d0ff]

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.

[@themine1500]

Where can I pick up a shell replacement of this quality?

[@FoundSeventhGear]

So cool how many similarities to the game boy advance sp there are

[@switchthornsandroses440]

Where can I get a replacement ribbon cable for the speaker board that connects to the motherboard? Mine broke off

[@betoaoshi]

🎉Este es el mejor video de este tipo en todo youtube, gracias

[@ajaxkm]

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

[@francoriveraflorez9950]

A somewhat strange question : can i put a ds fat case on a dsi? I like your design

[@blueatxg]

Thank you! Just did mine 👊🏽

[@NiksputicazYT]

Can you leave links to all the tools and such?

[@Jack-vu5zk]

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

[@dingdong3601]

Do you have a vid for ds lite?

[@JuicyJakeRepairs]

not yet, but this is something i can do

[@danatmonst3594]

@@JuicyJakeRepairs I was hoping you'd done one as well for the DS lite. Seems not.

[@Cronson82]

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.

[@pspgamerserjio]

Nice video, I recently bought 3 used ds systems and 1 had the hinge part shattered during poor mailing packaging

[@johnnyolmino8926]

I need my DS shell replaced the hinges just broke and how much would it be to have it fixed

[@magnusaspegren6369]

Where did you buy this Shell? Do you have a Link?

[@pacoroto]

aliexpress

[@theditheringoose2923]

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?

[@FEBRIZIOtv]

Literally impossible to find a new shell currently March 2023

[@andrecouto1909]

Same issue here!

[@thet4306]

AliExpress literally only AliExpress

[@lefandecreepypasta9669]

I fond somme on ebay

[@Fnaffan432]

June 2024 still impossible to get

[@lefandecreepypasta9669]

@@Fnaffan432 i got one on Aliexpress it not a excellent quality but it does the job

[@izzymaedavidson1974]

Is this new shell as good as the original

[@JuicyJakeRepairs]

not as good as the original, but better than having an unusable DS!

[@InsaneHaloMaster]

Where do I get the replacement parts like the hinges and rubbers?

[@Jo-np7zj]

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??

[@Ajbolt89]

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.

[@SilversGamer]

Thanks, but unfortunately I was unable to unscrew Tri wing, because it's stuck

[@miguelsalvadorchirinosguer4769]

Where did you get a quality repair kit?

[@scatz4994]

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.

[@Pararadibum]

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

[@missingkitty8354]

@@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

[@Pararadibum]

​@@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.

[@kars.k1]

What trueing screw driver did you use what is the name of it

[@ajaxkm]

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?

[@JuicyJakeRepairs]

yeah i would refit all the cables (remove them and put them back in again)

[@ajaxkm]

@@JuicyJakeRepairs thanks. The tiny ones are hard

[@Gblazquez019]

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!!!

[@JuicyJakeRepairs]

where did you get your shell from and what was wrong with it?

[@lastlaph8835]

thank you for the help

[@Javierabad7]

Thank you very much for the video :) SUBSCRIBED

[@jakechristensen8967]

I can't slide the hinges into place, any tips?

[@Martinsrulesd00d]

where did you get the kit?

[@313rail]

How do i get one of these?

[@Coxanando]

Thanks for this.

[@alexlexou8837]

my DS no longer works.. the bottom screen turns on and off immediately.. yet I did everything right :(…

[@danatmonst3594]

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]

@@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

[@FEBRIZIOtv]

Where the hell do we get a new shell for the original model???

[@peachyalo]

Where did you get the shell? I want to try to replace mine, I'd appreciate it so much

[@JuicyJakeRepairs]

i brought a bunch from aliexpress

[@peachyalo]

@@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

[@JuicyJakeRepairs]

@@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

[@peachyalo]

@@JuicyJakeRepairs thank you so much, I’ll do that!! I hope I can replace the case on my ds😅

[@ying.golden]

@@peachyalo hey did you manage to replace, the shell on your DS.

[@dfgda-l5l]

I cant get the hinges in, Ive tried everything

[@einfach_zoe1124]

Same. I struggle so much.

[@rinrin020]

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

[@ex32shine]

nice video thanks bro

[@JuicyJakeRepairs]

no problem

[@srluizvaz]

Any one have link buy the shell ?

[@muhammadnurfadilah3346]

I want to fix my NDS at the nearest game store, but I still have doubts

[@greyfox788]

this is how you do a mod video guide.

[@JuicyJakeRepairs]

glad you liked it! Hopefully it helped

[@adamhowley8037]

10:00 The sticker is upside!

[@rapper163]

Спасибо за видео . Заморский геймер .

[@loganhenry2838]

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.

[@JomasterTheSecond]

Those screws aren't tri-wing. They're Y-Type. Tri-wing is a completely different standard.

[@Youtubeiscool865]

I want a clear shell for the fat ds :(

[@AWISECROW]

Any Gen Z or Millennials nostalgic for their NDS yet?

[@AnarickTheDevil]

Nope. I still have mine... And my brothers sense he didn't want it any more 😥

[@pilstonkhh3801]

Anyone else experienced their ds turning on but stuck on loading screen after replacement?

[@EnigmaGeminis]

mis bisagras no se quieren meter😅

[@michaelpeter7488]

Compare to the ds lite that seems easy

[@JuicyJakeRepairs]

i think the DS lite is quite similar to be honest

[@michaelpeter7488]

@@JuicyJakeRepairs The ribbon cable goes threw a tiny slit

[@caseys_cozy_garage]

haha all of these first gen ones broke. and im gonna fix mine

[@domenico5376]

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