Nintendo 3DS XL Left Bumper Replacement

Written By: Jack Belcher
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Nintendo 3DS XL Left Bumper Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

9

Time Required

30 minutes - 1 hour

Introduction

So you dropped your 3DS XL and your left bumper needs to be replaced. Over time, the left shoulder button and ribbon cable may no longer register presses. This guide will provide the steps to replace the left bumper/left ribbon cable.

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    • Remove the SD card and the game cartridge from the device.

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    • Unscrew the two captive screws on the battery cover panel with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • Remove the battery cover panel.

    • Remove the battery.

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    • Remove the four visible screws on the battery panel using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the screw covers and remove the screws.

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    • Remove the tiny screw by the game card compartment.

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    • Lift the battery panel off of the device.

    • Grab from the cartridge holder and pull back to remove.

    • Be careful to not pull off ribbons from the motherboard.

    • Disconnect the ribbon cables from the motherboard.

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    • Remove the left bumper assembly screws.

    • Remove the spring.

    • Note that the spring could eject as you do this.

    • Remove the hinge pin.

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    • Separate the bumper from the bumper assembly.

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    • Using your fingers, remove and replace the left bumper ribbon cable.

    • Pull carefully on the ribbon cable so as to not damage it and/or the case.

    • The ribbon cable can be removed by other means such as using gloves or a microfiber cloth if preferred.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Author

Jack Belcher

Member since: 26/10/21

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One comment

No steps on how to install the new bumper?

Alex Tomalty -