[How To] Replace / Fix / Repair Nintendo 2DS Screen & Digitizer | + Full Disassembly

[How To] Replace Nintendo 2DS Screen & Digitizer | + Full Disassembly
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[@twanhams2635]

Thanks man, I was bored during quarantine/ vacation and I found my old 2ds, after 4 years I finally fixed the screen😁😁😁

[@quadraticcucumber3137]

Lmao same

[@lamtran1934]

Same

[@aGenuinePresence]

Did you do it yourself or if someone did it for you where did you go?

[@twanhams2635]

@@aGenuinePresence I did it myself, it's pretty easy but it takes a bit of time. I also used to fix iPhone 6 screens for friends and this was about the same level. Just don't lose the screws and get some proper tools.

[@NightlyCrane637]

Hey, I know it’s been 3 years since this video was posted, but if you are reading this, thank you so much for making this tutorial available. I had a screen issue, and this helped me replace it.

[@TotalKommando]

Glad it helped : )

[@cazgurney]

Excellent video - thank you. My tips from doing this just now are; make sure the little rubber bits behind the buttons are lined up correctly before screwing down the motherboard (or your buttons don't work) and make sure that the little ribbon wires are fully inserted before closing the tiny clamps (or the screen lights up, but no picture appears, or the touchpad is unresponsive). I've finally put it back together correctly and everything now works, happy parent, happy kid!

[@seva7565]

Thanks for the video, found this because my 2DS happens to have the same issue and I don't want to abandon all the games I have on it. The tutorial you may is visually easy to follow and I will use it as a stepping stone.

[@lamtran1934]

U can just buy a new 2ds and take the SD card from the old 2ds to transfer it in

[@lilporno6583]

@@lamtran1934 what about if my system came pre installed with a game on it?

[@pedronunez6888]

Bought a decently used 2ds a few weeks ago; the Y button didn't work but thanks to your video I could open up the console and clean up the contacts. Everything worked afterwards, thank you so much!

[@nehupiyu]

Thanks a lot for the neat instructions! I must admit that you're awesome in delicate work! Because the cables are extremely delicate and tiny, however, they don't break or tear easily because your instructions are so clear. One thing I want to highlight here, there is a hard plastic stripes, one big stripe and two tiny ones, they are on the back side of the screen, I guess, that plastic is for insulation with motherboard. I removed that plastic (indeed hard to remove) and then stuck it with the new screen. The screws are little bit tricky, however, I recommend to have 4-5 little bowls to place the screws as you remove! The black double side tape is the worst to adjust on the new screen, well, not impossible, need patience!! Everything else goes with this video, the 100% goes with video and you're good to go! Much much appreciated 😊👍!!!

[@joelverduzco880]

Thank you for making this video! It was super easy to follow your instructions. I just finished replacing my son's broken screen and he is ecstatic! His 2ds screen has been broken for about a year and he was really disappointed when he thought he had lost all his games. I appreciate you!

[@collectingonthecheap56353]

Nice teardown. Not overly drawn out, yet covers what needs to be done. Considering taking mine apart to clean the screen, as it had soda spilled on it at one point, and the screen internally has residue on it yet, but otherwise works great.

[@TotalKommando]

I actually private the video early on since I thought it was kinda bad

[@collectingonthecheap56353]

@@TotalKommando I have not watched many of your videos, but if you consider this a lower quality video, I dare say that this is better than many KZbinrs high quality ones.

[@MrRyebread80]

I “made sure” to give you a thumbs up

[@Matt_V2]

Thank you. I just repaired my ds I had for Christmas 2013 because I accidentally sat on it. I can't use words to tell you how much I love you. Thanks

[@realradiantrei]

Omg the same thing happened to me

[@emiliomartinez4655]

Thank you very much for your video, very useful and easy to follow. I was messing around with the wireless piece until i watched your video, those little things that drive you crazy.

[@TotalKommando]

Glad it was helpful : )

[@nehupiyu]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I replaced the screen successfully before few months ago!! Today I followed your instructions and fixed the A button (just opened up, and scratch a little bit the copper foils of all ABCD buttons to ensure the buttons contacts them properly! It worked. The last thing, the strap rod (a tiny little rod) wondered me where it will go, but found the right place for it at the end of your video! Perfect bhai! Thanks

[@JonathanOrtiz-qq6nj]

I just did mine watching this video. Simple to follow. Thank you very much.

[@SagemodeDuey]

This video was perfect for me. I came here because I was given a 2ds for free. Upon looking at it I noticed it was a bit different from the bunch I’ve seen before. I googled it and come to find out it’s the Zelda ocarina of time remake limited edition 2ds!!! I’m so excited just got to fix the screens and I have a beautiful handheld to add to the collection!

[@knowngorilla8745]

Very helpful video. Had no problems getting that screen out. Thanks!

[@mostycool]

Used this to learn how to tear down. Replaced a ripped silicon button membrane that made the B-button sticky for a friend. Thanks for the video.

[@kennyhaberland9930]

He makes it look so easy

[@TheCoolManWithMlg]

Thanks dude, I really needed to know this so I can fix my 2DS

[@art-fu1su]

Holy crap, You're a life saver!!! This is my first time working with tech like this so this is pretty big for me!!

[@DoakersHD]

Just got done with the job. Thank you very much for the guide!

[@Nintendo-n34t]

Thanks man, I was bored during quarantine/vacation and I found my old 2DS, after 4 years I finally fixed the screen 😁😁😁

[@TotalKommando]

SICK

[@sarahc9974]

Thanks for the great video! Was able to change the screen on my son's 2DS.

[@theconspiracy3378]

great video mannnnn, I have been thinking about fixing my ds for years. I finally decided to fix it and this video helped me tremendously!!!

[@baconbear9461]

i referenced this tutorial while trying to replace my 2ds broken camera! whenever i turned it on it made a popping sound before turning off again!! after replacing it, it still makes the sound 😢 still a great video 😊 !!!

[@shefshyguy2]

Most simple way to fix a 2ds my brother broke my 10 year old 2ds that I had since I was 3 and I was so mad. At this little rat but since you came in to help with this video I was able to figure out how to fix it thanks😊

[@studioreviews2649]

Thank you so much this was so useful!

[@dragongamer816]

haha love the make sure counter. It was a nice touch

[@tadpolegaming4510]

This convinced me to buy a 2DS with a busted digitizer and fix it. I made sure 😁 to get the right parts.

[@mariamagana7435]

i need some advices i got to figure out how replace a nintendo 2ds connection clip. please help me

[@MrBooyahmofo]

It worked! Thank you so much

[@YankeGinobreaker6]

Make sure to subscribe to this man 👍

[@djriolu234]

Hey when I try to use the 2DS and use it’s camera function I keep getting an error on it and I get the feeling I broke the camera on the Nintendo 2DS, is the there a way to fix the 2DS camera so that I can take pictures and scan QR codes with it again?

[@xKuruh]

Thank you for the tutorial

[@classicalvintagecollector]

Great video. It really helped repair my daughter's DS. She loaned it to her 6-yr-old brother and he broke the screen. He got mad because he was losing and decided to bite the screen, if you can believe that. She had taken really good care of it all these years. Needless to say, he has been banned from all video games for the past 6 months and had to pay for the parts out of his Christmas money. The top screen had a small dent where the bite mark was and I thought I would take your advice and remove it from the outside, but I'm having quite the difficulty in doing so. What kind of suction mechanism do you recommend to get it off?

[@TotalKommando]

No worries, you can try 2 things, 1 - shaep new razor blade from a box cutter and a hair dryer to warm the screen up for the glue and try to carefully pry it like that 2 - heat it up with a hair dryer and get one of those phone repair suction cups from amazon or any suction cup hook that has a strong enough handle that wont rip hope this helps

[@jorgequintanilla5253]

Hi umm I have a question my Nintendo 2ds sleep mode button broke and every time I used the button it didn’t turn off so I tried to know why it didn’t work with this video thanks anyway and I didn’t knew why it didn’t work so the only explanation I saw was that the problem was the button so do you probably know were can i buy a replacement for that button it would help a lot to know where I could by it thanks.

[@user-rf4yu7mi3b]

TYSM MAN, YOU RECOVERED MY CHILDHOOD SINCE I BROKE MY 2DS (if you heart this and I'll explain how I broke my screen of my old 2ds)

[@TotalKommando]

Ey another one rescued : )

[@user-rf4yu7mi3b]

@@TotalKommando ok here's how I broke it. Some years ago, do you remember these videos of "Luigi wins by doing absolutely nothing"? Well I saw a video of Luigi winning in Mario party by doing absolutely nothing. I thought I tried but I kept losing by doing absolutely nothing that made me rage that I broke my screen with my foot

[@TotalKommando]

@@user-rf4yu7mi3b bruh what lmao

[@user-rf4yu7mi3b]

@@TotalKommando it's a long time ago ok

[@TotalKommando]

@@user-rf4yu7mi3b Yea might have done the same myself lol

[@xiaowithaslimeonhishead6122]

Tysm! The inner screen for my 2Ds shattered and I haven't had any idea how to fix it

[@chasererun]

I need help about the 2DS Digitizer, its sold out, are there any thing else I can use for my 2ds?

[@LumbyMcGumby]

I tuned into this cause under my screen is rewlly dirty the plastic in-between the top and bottom screen is bulging so dust is getting in the top screen. Wondering if I should glue it or something

[@billbertthegreat]

What screwdrivers are you using I can’t get the bottom screws for the life of me and they are just stripping

[@Canadian_Sniper]

Help im having trouble with the sleep button alignement how do i do ?

[@Ranookswierdstuffs]

Thanks for this, got a new 2ds xl for Christmas 2021, but couldnt move my saves and pokemon cos my original was busted and i couldnt remember how or why, trying to get all my stuff before big nintendo kills the 3ds

[@MajinManGTZ]

Yo what do i do with the screw in the semi circle hole near the battery

[@notthegoatseguy]

I am having a lot of trouble with the top 2 screws. I think something happened during assembly on this unit and they seem to be buried and not lined up with the console. Every time I go in and try to unscrew them, I get a bit but eventually CLICK CLICK type sound, whereas the bottom 4 screws came out with ease. Is there any way to get around this? What pisses me off is I ordered this refurbed from Nintendo back in 2019.

[@TotalKommando]

you can try to pry one end while unscrewing it at the same time, that should do the trick for stuck screws, once open you can get a closer look at what's going on.

[@Qazsnivy]

I broke one of the smaller ribbon cable latches what do I do

[@6failedgold3]

Do I have to replace the top screens or can I reuse the old ones?

[@InterstateGamer]

My son dropped his 2DS and both screens broke. Will I need to replace the digitizer too?

[@jxstcrim]

URGENT!! I flipped over the console after taking out the screen and a small rubber circle came out and i dont know where it goes i need help! Is it important?

[@waywardcityhomedaycarevide1253]

Trying to swap screens between my 2 2ds’s and when I got it open the screws are stripped on the motherboard any idea how to get them out? It’s the same for the other day, just on the back before you can open it. Thank you I appreciate it.

[@TotalKommando]

Add some pressure as if you are prying it open while you unscrew the stripped screw.

[@ivyfairy7895]

Is there any place I can it repaired instead of repairing it myself? Because I don't have the proper tools and I'm afraid I might loose some of the peices.

[@TotalKommando]

Not worth going to anyplace to repair one, you might as well buy a working one for the price of a repair at a shop. Get your self a cheap screw driver kit, and go for it, worse case is you lose some screws, which you can just put somewhere safe and take your time. Otherwise find someone you know who is capable of doing this : ) Good Luck

[@protieus]

I noticed your motherboard is not the original Nintendo one but looks like from Aliexpress since the wifi card is already an integrated chip. I got the same one but the only thing that didn't work is the sound. I didn't solder the speakers like you do but there should be sound coming from the headset jack. Do you have any clue why it isn't working?

[@TotalKommando]

Interesting, I had no idea but was wondering how come Nintendo decided to go with soldered speakers. Other than the headphone jack being damaged or shorting or not making a full connection. I can't tell unless I look at it myself. Good luck

[@cydragon2.099]

Sigh a back in the game employee must've broke the black plastic piece from my l button... Is there a free way i can get my l button to work without soldering in a new one or taking it to a repair shop

[@touchme7018]

Hey which screen do you have to pick like 3rd screen cause I can’t find a 2nd screen on ali

[@TotalKommando]

s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9GNCC1 s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9ir0m9 Ones like these

[@cowboyomelet9328]

My best friend gave me his 2ds before he switched schools and both screens are knocked out. I also think tbe volume might be broken since when i turn it up there is no sound.. I want to try to fix it myself but I'm not a expert at all so I'm scared I'll damge it more. Is there some type of store that fixes 2ds for cheap or would me fixing it be cheaper??

[@ComradeUshanka]

Just try calling around places that do electronic repairs near you, ask them if they fix em

[@superdragn2382]

Im hoping someone or you see this that can this question I have another fully fine 2ds and a broken screen 2ds can I use those parts from the working 2ds to the broken 2ds ( the working 2ds got a homebrew brick)

[@TotalKommando]

Yes absolutely : )

[@rizot0ny1996]

Hey man amazing work I just did this last week and is was perfection love your videos! I do have a concern tho, do they not make 2Ds housing shells so we can replace them? I’m asking cause mines pretty banged up and I prefer to change the whole shell than to add a skin? I can’t find any nowhere the 2DsXL keeps popping up.

[@TotalKommando]

Hey, sadly we have not seen any third party replacement shells, your best option is to find a clean none functional unit on ebay, depending on your findings you, it might not be cost effective : |

[@Noctis89]

Hopefully I’ll never have to do this both of mine are fine and I’m being as careful as possible to not have the need to do this new 2ds xl looks lot harder to do but I only have surface scratches on the regular 2ds so that’s a easy fix

[@curbacz16]

Are the listings for the screen replacements on AliExpress still reliable? I get hesitant about ordering replacement parts for retired game consoles.

[@TotalKommando]

I had bad experience with some PSP display replacements, 2DS Im not sure how the landscape is looking atm But the PSP IPS upgrades have been great. It really just depends what the market has, sometimes they sell original used screens, sometimes its a defective one, or a copy.

[@TheSlothFilms]

How do you swap out the home button?

[@marcusj.brutus9753]

Thanks!

[@karissal3148]

The buttons and the touch screen on mine don't work idk what to do

[@TheGoldenSplatRoller]

Thank you! This video was very helpful 😊

[@dragonslayer9671]

Do you know where i can find the motherboard

[@dartheleven2108]

Where can I buy one if those blowers?

[@user-wz7in6qv4y]

Tysm! This looks so easy to do, but the top two screws are giving me a hard time (won`'t come off even though they can turn)

[@TotalKommando]

That means the screw holes are stripped, so to get it out without breaking it open, try applying some light open force using a wedge or by opening it by hand if the other sides are free. While you are doing that, unscrew them : ) gl

[@emiliodoporto4063]

I have my touch screen really messed up, so, I think I will do something with my free time now :D

[@TotalKommando]

Good Luck : )

[@Fresh-gp5lc]

hello my nintendo 2Ds has been broken for two years everything works the sound and the touch screen so should I also change the digitizer?

[@TotalKommando]

Hey if you know the digitizer works for sure and its clean and not scratched then no need. If not i would replace it.

[@toadandeevee5615]

my 2ds broke yesterday from me droping it. i do not think i can fix it

[@anonyme6782]

I can't find a cheap 2DS display, all of them are really expensive, do you know where I can find a cheap one ?

[@meeriaml.4444]

a couple years ago my 2ds fell and it broke in the same way as the beginning of the video, do I have to change both the screen and the digitizer or just the screen?

[@TotalKommando]

The top and bottom "screens" are actually just 1 big screen. If you are talking the bottom digitizer, you wont know until you replace the screen to know if the digitizer glass is still functional, if you can find it cheap enough might as well buy it as backup.

[@meeriaml.4444]

@@TotalKommando okay thanks!!

[@Anthestudios]

I bought a 2DS with some scuffs. Thanks for showing how "low level" this repair is. I will *make sure* to be careful!

[@microwave3166]

Was you careful?

[@Anthestudios]

@@microwave3166 I think I tore the camera ribbon unfortunately. Other than that I was quite careful.

[@microwave3166]

@@Anthestudios yeah unfortunately stuff like that can happen, it's what puts me off replacing the screen cover to my 2ds, it only has a few scratches so I decided to get a screen protector and live with it for now, but eventually I think I'm gonna give it a try and pry the ds open, plus Nintendo really didn't do a good job upon manufacturing, cause for me they is a lot of dust already in the screen that built up near the bottom over the time by shaking, thought they were dead pixels, but yeah enough of the rant, I'll probably give it a try soon once I have the tools

[@Anthestudios]

@@microwave3166 It's a learning experience. And you can always buy more replacement parts when necessary. Good luck!

[@microwave3166]

@@Anthestudios thank you !!

[@Daveball-ej5cy]

Where did you get the world map for your desk? it looks really good

[@TotalKommando]

You can find it on Amazon or AliExpress, in the form of an extended mousepad, usually priced very cheap

[@jonjong4]

What size screw driver is this

[@JackSmith-yj4sz]

After watching this video, I have decided that I'm just gonna send my 2ds to somebody for repair😅. This seems WAY too stressful for me. I'm almost 90% sure that if i try this on my own I will break a ribbon cable or something. Great vid tho👍

[@callumsmith5168]

Will it matter if the replacement screen is dusty as I started fixing it before and forgot about it

[@TotalKommando]

If you dont mind the dust then no

[@Dubnot]

Did you make sure?

[@3xskullcrusher782]

Ok so I followed the video and now after putting it back together I power it on and then it turns back off, am I doing something wrong? I’ve checked all of the ribbon cable connections too

[@TotalKommando]

Maybe something is shorting or you got a bad replacement part, try taking it apart gain and check for any loose pieces of metal that might be shorting check the ribbon cables are clean and the ribbon cable mounts are clear from anything being inside of them. Was it water damaged?

[@3xskullcrusher782]

@@TotalKommando no the screen was just stepped on but then I tried putting a different screen from another 2ds in and took a closer look at the ribbon cables and seen that it have a tear in one so I’m gonna have to buy a replacement screen

[@TotalKommando]

@@3xskullcrusher782 rip

[@Senordisastermaster]

I just need to replace the exterior top piece and all I needed was a suction cup without opening it?

[@TotalKommando]

Sorry just saw your comment. A suction cup and a hair dryer would do the trick.

[@fakepng2895]

Could have gone into more depth when it came to the joy stick circle thing, but other than that, all is good.

[@communismisawin]

What screw do you need? My friend asked if someone I know could fix it

[@TotalKommando]

You mean screw driver? Small Standard Philips

[@communismisawin]

@@TotalKommando yes

[@BeanieBoyDANI]

To repair my 2DS do I need to purchase everything in your description? (Except the stylus)

[@TotalKommando]

You get only the parts that you know you need. You can get them anywhere. The links I have should be updated, and are there since most of the time its hard to find a place where you can order them.

[@giratina7567]

this is really difficult i've done it step by step i've looked for places near me that can fix 2ds screens & no luck hopefully there is something or someone that can help me

[@samuelleung5855]

hey i am new here and i have a problem that I need help with I search all over the internet butting I couldn't find anything so my problem is that my bottom screen has some like shade of black on it and i don't know if i should replace my screen or is there another way ? could you please help me😥

[@TotalKommando]

the top and bottom screens are actually just 1 big screen that is split into to, so you buy a replacements screen part, maybe link me a photo of it

[@legroscranedewallart1040]

Do you have the référence of the screwdriver, I don't have such a small tool

[@TotalKommando]

You can get one that is similar to this: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DkewAZx

[@etiennegaroby8462]

Hi my battery have 4V Do you know if I can start 2DS without battery ? My 2DS don’t start with and without battery but I don’t know if the battery is the problem… Thx for answer

[@TotalKommando]

I dont think so, you can try, but it may not work if the battery has a security chip inside it telling the 2DS to turn on

[@jacksmallwood1507]

Hiya, could you run me through what the Digitizer, display and display window mean? I just wanna make sure i don’t purchase the wrong thing

[@TotalKommando]

- Digitizer is the touch screen part glass panel that goes on the bottom ( has a little connector ) it sits ontop of the LCD Display ( the thing that projects an image) - Display is what displays an image (in this case its 1 big screen that is just divided between 2 "screens" - Display window is just a transparent piece of plastic that goes ontop, its there for protection and looks

[@spritewitha2]

nsmb does not go well with little kids edit: where can i get a new ribbon cable i unscrewed it from the wrong angle and broke one.

[@DarthPooh]

I’m going to do this to my 2ds one day and try to put a metal circle pad in because my rubber is missing on mine

[@Gaytoeislife]

Yay I can finally fix my screen I broke the screen without breaking the digitizer

[@aidenstewart1161]

tried this hut 2 of my motherboard screws are threaded- any advice?

[@TotalKommando]

Add some pressure as if you are prying it open while you unscrew the stripped screw. I got several of these comments on this video, so I will make sure to make a video tutorial on stripped screws in the future.

[@tresmcneil]

followed your tutorial and I got everything in place, however when I boot my 2ds the light turns on and then the system cuts off, not sure where I might have went wrong

[@notawesomebread]

2/3ds systems won't start unless all the ribbon cables are connected properly, so they're are either damaged or not fully connected. open it back up and check your work

[@viviblankie6810]

Hopefully I can fix it, it just broke when my laptop fell on the bottom screen and it broke the top one too.

[@dankuradraws4905]

my 2ds is two separate screens?

[@alexarmendariz9900]

Could I also use this to clean the screen from the inside? There's some dust inside of mine that I'd like to get rid of

[@TotalKommando]

Yes, however it might be easier if you have a suction tool and a hair dryer, so you can pop open the front top glass without taking it apart fully

[@alexarmendariz9900]

@@TotalKommando really? I didn't know I could do thatDo you have a video on how to do that or could you lead me to a site that could tell me how?

[@TotalKommando]

@@alexarmendariz9900 Is it only your top glass that needs cleaning, if so basically the suction tool is just a section cup with a handle, you use the hairdryer to soften the adhesive glue and then you put the suction cup near an edge and pull as you heat it, then it should just pop out. Don't know of any tutorials that do that specifically. Worse case you can always open the whole thing up and clean up everything while you are at it.

[@alexarmendariz9900]

@@TotalKommando yeah I got a 2DS second hand and it seems like they replaced the screen but they didn't do a good job at removing all the dirt from between the screens

[@TotalKommando]

@@alexarmendariz9900 should be a fun project, good luck : )

[@RigoSandovaI]

Is the 3ds digitizer the same as the 2ds one

[@TotalKommando]

Dont think so

[@LampOsm]

very good tutorial but i havent done anything like this before so im scared that i would just break it 😭

[@freddy2669]

How's the quality of the screens from aliexpress?

[@TotalKommando]

Solid got no complaints compared to my second 2DS

[@louisvillaescusa]

The ribbon cables are VERY fragile. They don't like to be flexed too many times.

[@aidanvaladez5532]

How much is it for you to fix my DS?

[@toadandeevee5615]

plus i worked on my games for 3 YEARS!