How to Replace Nintendo 2DS XL top LCD screen

[@amber-leamclaren4315]

I followed this video to fix my sons 2DS XL after he cracked his screen and after putting it back together we now have a fully functional console and a very happy boy! Thank you so much!

[@8-Bit_Flashback]

Awesome

[@nate5584]

mom of the year oh my god

[@dontstaylong]

This is definitely the best walkthrough on KZbin for a very tough repair.

[@dontstaylong]

Also - @13:30 is way more important than you think it is for getting the hinge to close properly.

[@brendanm3779]

At 11:07 there's a bit skipped that's pretty key to getting the hinge pin back in. You need to open your 2DS so it's folded nearly flat face down otherwise the pin won't align. Start nearly flat and just close the lidever so slowly while pushing on the pin until you feel it slot into place. It jumps in the video to the bit where he's pushing it in fully but missed the bit where it's put in place. Apart from that it's a great tutorial, thanks for making it! Another highly recommended tip is to check the LCD is fully working before installing everything. At 2:09 you can unplug the LCD ribbon and plug in your new screen to test it. That was you don't end up installing everything and finding you may have a faulty LCD (Which can happen with Chinese imports) You can then repeat this step every so often to just check the screen is still working at various steps where you may damage the ribbon cables. It makes diagnosing an issue much easier.

[@goosegoeshonk5444]

Thank you so much! I was having trouble with the hinge pin following the way I assumed he did it in the video

[@namoune77]

You're a lifesaver ! Thank you very much !

[@ryons1]

Is this the reason why a screen wouldn’t click in any place? I’m putting together a 2ds xl that came nearly disassembled but the hinge is swing around freely without clicking into place.

[@simony5807]

this happened to me and took me about an hour to figure out 😓 shoulda looked at the comments

[@lostconciousness4255]

@@ryons1 probably too late for you but yes, the hinge isn't all the way in.

[@Evercade_Effect]

That takes a lot of patience and a delicate hand. My hat off to you sir.

[@mr_mike_z]

here in 2023 to say this tutorial still works, just finished replacing my screen, thanks! you've saved me $200

[@kraighamersley5863]

Thank you so much for this. My son's DS screen was damaged several years and we were able to repair it together. It was a great way for us to spend time together. Thank you again for all the detail.

[@davidpayneii289]

This tutorial is pretty great overall. I hate doing DS screens of any time, top or bottom, but this tutorial made it feel approachable. Also, a heating mat comes in clutch for this repair. The cover on the top and the display came out with zero issues. Thank you so much for posting this.

[@knickyknick420]

Legit just finished doing this fix on my bf's 2DS XL and I gotta say it was a rough journey but following his video was so beyond helpful man; thank you so much for your work. My biggest issue was getting the hinge back in place. I hadn't realized I fucked that part up until I was damn near ready to put the last 4 screws on the bottom case. I had to go back and take parts out again, but I realized I had to just keep repositioning the 2DS so the hinge would juts fall into place. You made that part seem so easy lol The repair was frustrating, but satisfying; it was really fucking hard, I won't front, but not totally unfair. This was my first console fix, so I'm feeling pretty proud, and again thanks for the video man.

[@8-Bit_Flashback]

Awesome

[@yajmuhs7853]

Yeah good job. I definitely didn't have any kind of good luck with that hinge on my 3ds some years ago.

[@reesew2068]

Thank you for saving me 200 dollars. My 2ds is back in action!

[@teratexture6529]

yep these things are expensive now! I just bought one used for $101, I was lucky to get it as it was just posted.

[@xiahuu]

For removing the hinge pin, I found it was a lot easier to use a pair of tweezers and pull. Came right out for me so it's worth a try if using a pick isn't working. Great tutorial, thank you for the video.

[@TheRandomname951]

F*ck yea it worked! Thank you!

[@allendorf82]

Mine is not coming out

[@TheAntalBokor]

This is the best way. I found that starting with it fully open, I could pull with my tweezers and it comes out as I slowly close it. Just pull as you close it, it only needs to shut just a tiny bit for the pin to hit a good spot to come right out.

[@allendorf82]

@@TheAntalBokor I had to drill a lil hole an stick something in it to get it out

[@thegreendank1]

I was just about to install cfw on my daughter's 2ds xl and about an hour ago she texts me and says her friend sat on it and now the top screen is busted. Looks like I have no other choice but to attempt this because these things are expensive right now unless you get lucky and find one in store. Great video and I hope I'm able to do it.

[@Feedbacker17]

I had cfw installed on mine and one day at my friends house it was in my bag and i dropped the bag on the floor to change into some clothes and bam, hear it smash the floor and i check on it later. No cracks or damage visible from the outside but now it turns on, pops, then turns off

[@Neronium]

Never repaired a New 2DS XL before today, I've done ever other Nintendo Handheld down to Gameboy Color and up to New 3DS XL, so I didn't know what to expect. Thanks to this guide I managed to get the 2DS XL working flawlessly again. Super happy with such a clear and conscience guide.

[@goldwindow21]

Thanks for all the step by step direction. What a great help!! My 2dsxl is once again operational!!! I have repaired numerous cell devices, but this was my first console repair. This video made it as easy as it looks!!!! A little patience and a good electronics tool set is all u need

[@Exodus3360]

Thanks so much! My daughter just broke her screen and now she wants me to replace it. This is incredibly helpful and looks manageable to do.

[@41dn]

My fix is actually for one of my shoulder buttons, I mostly needed an idea on taking off the back panel and replacing the pieces. This would be really useful

[@OnGod1007]

I just did this step for step with you just kept pausing. I couldn't believe how it turned out thank you very much sir.

[@8-Bit_Flashback]

Your welcome man

[@david_kelley]

Perfect guide, got the repair done in under an hour nice one

[@vaancor2955]

Just broke my screen while pressing out airbubbles for a screen protector and am gonna be repairing it this weekend. Great vid and excellent tips on how to get the ribbon cable to play nice.

[@puzzledotgamer5461]

a tip for removing the top screen hinge easier, the top screen is broken and its the only reason to go into the top screen casing, just move the metal cylinder and angle the casing apart then slide it out... takes way less time XD

[@444clips]

ive broken GBA SPs just changing the shell so this was a very impressive repair. good work

[@ckcc9688]

Thanks so much for this video! The pin gave us quite the struggle but the rest of it went pretty smooth.

[@segafanboy5841]

Dude you made everything look easy but 4hours later I got it done kinda my clam won't open all the way but fuck I'm tired thanks for the step by step thank you so much

[@lostconciousness4255]

@6:16 OMG, please everyone if you are like me and need to replace just the casing and not the screen (the hinges are notorious for breaking on these) DO NOT PULL APART LIKE THIS. You need to roll up the ribbon cable and gently slide it through the latch or you will have a significant chance of ripping the cable and then needing to also replace your screen. Edit: oh and that metal bushing you push into the middle of the bottom half of the case (you won't see it) when reassemble and then pull the cables through and then push the bushing to lock the two halves together. Trying to reassemble it with the bushing on the top half made it unnecessarily more complicated. Otherwise, good tutorial. Oh and that top plastic plate that is glued down is a pain in the ass to separate.

[@jameslarham5936]

Just also want to say thanks, managed to fix my daughters 2DS with this guide. Super helpful!

[@corazzellim]

just finished fixing mine with this guide, thanks a lot!

[@jamesman123]

Thanks for the easy to follow tutorial, took me a while but i got it replaced, thanks!

[@namoune77]

Apart from the hinge thingy part missing, the video was really great ! Cheers !

[@hawkfeather6802]

I was looking at a 2ds xl like this one on ebay. Now I know how to fix it! Edit:I bought it and am now waiting for the new screen to come.

[@afterjunkllc1320]

Dude great video. I was able to fix my kids video game.

[@Travmadsen]

Thank you! Just saved my sons 2DS!

[@Rloganarcher]

Just used your video to repair my sons DS and it was a brilliant help. I managed to break off the sound switch though mind, argh!

[@8-Bit_Flashback]

Cool. Sorry about the switch

[@hansbayer254]

Thank you very much! This helped me to fix my son's Nintendo and got us two very happy :-) Very good instructions, pretty smart made! Regards from Austria

[@sibrandneuenhaus8578]

your video was awesome I just finished my repair and everything is working. thanks a lot man

[@hundjsiegfried]

I just replaced a top screen last week. If i have to choose between 3ds xl hinge OR 2DS XL top screen replacement, i would choose the 2ds XL. It was way easier than the 3ds xl hinge replaecement.... One thing. Dont forget to remove the top screen film protector 8:25 ... I totally forgot about and in the end, i had 3 lines on my top screen, so i had to do it again...

[@8-Bit_Flashback]

yea these newer electronics are a pain in the A$$ to fix

[@nathanminer2725]

Thanks man you saved my ds from the grave

[@tekkrose9008]

Success :D Unfortunately, I assembled some big dust particles between outer screen and display. Also, display went in loopsided... But thank you anyway, the vid was all I needed.

[@Pzrem]

Thank you for making the video, just replaced my screen following along your instructions and tips.

[@Beauchot78]

Great Video. Your steps worked out perfectly! I was able to replace the screen!

[@GTTeric]

Thanks for the video. I used a pair of ultra thin needlenose pliers for the hinge pin and pulled it straight out. I tried prying it like you did but had no luck. I even tried tweezers like someone else suggested but they couldn't get a grip on it. Hope this helps someone else.

[@jas_dragon]

So, first of all. Thank you so much. I called the repair place by my house and they wanted to charge me a minimum of $150 for the repair

[@Chuboi256]

Thanks for the vidoe I’m replacing my screen that was broke 5 years ago

[@DylosaurYT]

THANKYOUTHANKYOU THANK YOUUUU! Wonderful tutorial and I was able to fix my system!!!

[@Account-wq4ll]

Ordered the piece and gonna try and fix it. Legit almost broke the damn game and snapped it in half because my brother threw his fkn elbow on the screen and smashed it. I was so pissed, good thing I didn't tho seems like an easy fix. I've replaced PS3 blue ray drive and done other repairs with controllers and other consoles as well.

[@Squid-pg8cq]

Repairing this rn and I tried taking out the thing securing the pin but then realized it well at least I didn’t take it oit

[@sebastianveramorales6523]

I've been reading in some Amazon online stores that the top screen replacement has a lower brightness level. What do you know about this?

[@TwilitGamer01]

I got one of those, but while taking the top apart again in a specific way, I found that the screen is fine, but the glass covering is darker. I'm not sure why or what to do about it tho. Currently trying to figure that out And yes, I'm aware I'm 3 years late

[@BIG_CLARKY]

This might be useful for me in the future

[@Faming59]

hey so for the super glue at 9:55 is there specific super glue i need to use or is it fine to use any super glue? just asking cuz i don't wanna mess it up while trying to do this. would rather not break it more

[@jayceethechamp6925]

Best video for this repair LEGIT TAKE YOUR TIME

[@lantvant2256]

Oh shit here we go again, looks like a hell of journey i need to do

[@zachstromske8573]

Great video! Thanks for sharing! Very helpful!

[@Robert.K]

Thanks! I managed to replace the top screen on my 2DS XL that i bought for $20. I used boiling water to remove the screen in a matter of seconds.

[@HD-wf3bp]

Thnx bro! 2nd time watching the video with the second 2ds :D First time I destroyed the volume,lens and the top and glass got everywhere but this time I just made the top bad looking so gonna order replacement for that so after that it's fine :)

[@ThisIsCSDX]

Any tips on how to do this when the New 2DS XL has a Katsukeity Capture Card in it? Or a video specifically for that type of process?

[@useryeeted4336]

If you do use a heat gun how would you go about doing it. My hairdryer doesn’t seem to heat it up enough and I don’t want to botch this repair job anymore than I’ve already done so. Any advice would help.

[@Gir_iscool]

Thank you!! I successfully replaced my sons DS screen! Though there is a dark spot in the corner but other then that it works perfectly!!!

[@8-Bit_Flashback]

glad you got it working

[@philm.8601]

thanks for the tutorial- but after all the DS doesent work anymore-any ideas??

[@JCN14]

Is there any way you could provide a link to the top screen you used in this repair? Thanks

[@RobertOcarina]

Thanks so much for your tutorial video. Could you please tellme the size of the screw driver tip? I have bad luck with screw drivers. most of my screws head always got destroyed even I tried big and small sizes of drivers tips.

[@earthshine86]

i love you 8 bit flashback

[@Bigmonto]

I got mine in but the brightness isn’t the same as the bottom screen. Smh. 😔 is it something I did or a bad screen?

[@NUNChuckFTW]

Fantastic walkthrough, however you make the extraction and installation of the hinge pin look way to easy. I’ve done two 2ds xl screen repairs and I’m currently on my third. I can do it without the vid but just want it for triple checking. Every time I get to this part I almost cry lmao the hinge pin makes me wanna front flip off a basketball hoop do a 360 then land straight onto my face going downhill at 65mph. However at least I know it is possible especially your buttered up pin!

[@NUNChuckFTW]

I GOT IT IN WOOOHHOOOOOO LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@wertydeluxe1405]

lol

[@peterchandler5315]

Great video got me though the repair 😅

[@8-Bit_Flashback]

Awesome

[@johnathangeurkink8484]

Do you have to remove the black cover to remove the blue cover cause it looked like taking it off had no real need

[@snoozinginsomniac]

Hi, is the circle next to the top screen just a magnet? My system doesn't enter sleep mode when I close it and my understanding is that a magnet in the top is what triggers sleep mode. I've been scouring the internet for a fix to this but all I can find are people saying to put a magnet near your buttons to see if that's what the issue is, but no solutions on fixing it if that's the case. If all I need to do is take the top cover and replace the magnet, that would be great!

[@SnipingMachines]

Great video, godbless & see you in the future 🙏

[@8-Bit_Flashback]

Thanks

[@TN-zw2bf]

Hi there I have a problem with my 2ds where I press the power button lights up blue then hear a slight pop help me please

[@Memorywholed]

the most difficult game repair I've done yet, and my little brother broke his screen again immediately after getting it lol. It's worth stressing (again) that you need to make absolute certain the screen housing is clean or it can easily break the new one.

[@giuseppe.zagaria]

How many degrees the hot air ? Thanks

[@ElricSowrd]

Very interesting. But doesn't the heat destroy the electronics inside? Wish I'm one of the people that own a 3DS. 🙁

[@8-Bit_Flashback]

Thanks. Hair dryer is safer. when applying heat to top part of case the main electronics inside is the LCD screen which is being replaced anyway.

[@AdultsAreTalking]

Nah the electronics can handle that type of heat. It doesn't like magnetics or liquids though hehe.

[@charlygp1309]

For anyone this may help, for the hinge of the top screen, its not about brute force, its about a certain angle, the cilinder has a rectangular base that has to align both on the top case and the bottom case, it aligns with the screen being about 45 degrees open from the closed state, hope this helps

[@cedricsene3485]

Thank you so much !

[@magicvampirelver1321]

Wow interesting NICE fixX🛠 👊😏8bit(hopefully mine never messes up this looked abit difficult dude lol.)

[@8-Bit_Flashback]

Thanks

[@connorm1572]

thank you works grate now

[@lilibryant2032]

While removing the top lcd screen, I ended up scratching the clear piece quite a bit. Where do I look to find a replacement for that? I’m not even sure how to go about finding it online

[@princefgames2331]

Where can we get the new screen or is it the same screen

[@hawaiirelaxation]

If you turn it on and get a pop sound and it turns off the display cable may be upside down mine was.

[@dudeimsohighrn979]

my lil bro asked me to fix his screen for him. when he told me about heating up the glue I was a little afraid to mess it up but everything went perfectly smooth the whole way through. until I got to the volume switch. damn that volume switch...

[@aidanconnolly636]

Does this work with the pikachu one?

[@SlimeTalk4L]

I have a Julian shield version of the 2ds xl, there are no tutorials for it

[@dianthas7436]

Where did you get your tools from? We bought a small tri-wing screwdriver online, but it was still too big to get to the first four screws. Recommendations would be much appreciated! 🙌

[@claudiaalgalan9742]

I got some tools at walmart

[@Chocolatechocobo17]

Where can I get a pick

[@alexhill1625]

What glue did you use?

[@orestis9977]

10/10 tutorial. Allowed me to buy a scrap 2ds and restore it without any problems. Thanks again!

[@Toys0126]

Btw the pin comes out a lot easier when its in the snapped open position not layed flat like in the video.

[@yogynuts]

so i took off the black top part and its now more u shaped how can i flatten it out

[@simony5807]

for putting the hinge back in place I had a hell of a time, it turns out that on my 2dsxl for some reason the slot that the hinge goes into on the screen shell body is at a different rotated angle than the slot the hinge piece falls into on the main body. So to put it in place I had to hold the screen portion of the shell almost fully open so that I could slide the hinge piece through the main body shell slot and then through the screen body slot. took me about an hour to figure out 😓

[@jaydenjohnson6604]

Is there a reason you can’t start with the top half ?

[@alexsomething1257]

Does anyone know where I could possibly find a 2ds xl PCB board wifi antenna, since idk if a 3ds xl one would work

[@nousagi7437]

Great BGM

[@ΓεώργιοςΓουβατζηδάκης]

Does the 3ds and 2ds xl have the same hinges because mine is very wobbly and i wanna change it.

[@yajmuhs7853]

Idk if they are the same exact hinge but they're definitely the same style

[@Foreseen3]

What age would you recommend for something this difficult?

[@johnwest6690]

What do you mean by "age"? If you mean like letting your 7 year old do this: Don't. This is by far the hardest screen replacement of any handheld, I'm currently fixing one right now and I must say, although every console is different, it will likely be much harder to take apart than shown in the video (For instance, just taking off the back took me 20 minutes due to it being stuck) Experience is more important than age tbh

[@sustainna]

My issue is i cant seem to get the hinge bit back in all the way. :(

[@wertydeluxe1405]

thx for this! i made the mistake of letting my 4 yr old sister (now 5.5 yr) use mine and she absoulutley punched the screen in the face.

[@ZAZAA_PR]

deng i have mine sience 2018, and the top screen broke too like yours and i have tryed looking for somewere to fix it but nothing still

[@buzzbuzz806]

Hi I recently broke my 2ds XL, I broke the screen part of it and now the screen is messed up, are you accepting request ? If not than can you tell me where to go to fix my 2ds broken screen?

[@ViperVR_09]

I need to fix the bottom screen

[@Turo00620]

I need to do this for my 2ds

[@eltriste99]

i did it ! but now it wont turn on i only get the orange charging indicator when is plugged to the wall outlet. please help

[@Account-wq4ll]

Fixed it just make sure ribbons in back are in correctly remove n reinsert or just remove n turn game on you'll see if it works

[@74bobby]

Another Great Video Brother.

[@8-Bit_Flashback]

Thanks man

[@me415]

HI, I NEED DOME ONE TO HELP ME REPLACE MINE., EVEN WHEN IT LOOK SO EASY I DON'T HAVE THE TOOLS AND I RATHER PAY SOMEONE TO DO IT. CAN YOU HELP OUT PLEASE?