Taking apart a DS Lite?

[z0mbi3]

Between my and my gf my DS gets a bit of a hammering. Picked it up yesterday and it seems that the bottom right corner of the touch screen is slightly loose to the touch. When you press it the screen kind of goes in a bit and when you leave go it returns to position. Kind of clicks in and out.

This is more of an annoyance than anything but I would like to sort it all the same. Warranty isn't my first choice, though not impossible, and I would like to have a go at it myself as I suspect it will be a relatively simple fix.

Anyone got any help to offer with this? Can't find a technical schematic anywhere.

 

[Derang3d]

Have a look at this pictorial explanation:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/62647765@N00/sets/72157594277451148/detail/

 

[z0mbi3]

Most excelent link, thanks.

 

[Hilly]

let us know how you get on, good or bad !

 

[z0mbi3]

I'm not going to touch it until I have nothing better to do, but I'll post back when I've done it.

 

[DeFrEaTs]

i had that problem with a brand new DS. Took it back and got it exchanged. It seems the glue they use is not too strong.

 

[Vixen]

Surely you should go for warranty before taking it apart? If they think you've been fiddling with it, that could very well void any warranty you have.

 

[z0mbi3]

Surely you should go for warranty before taking it apart? If they think you've been fiddling with it, that could very well void any warranty you have.

It's already out of warranty since I've flashed the firmware. I could go back to a previous version but if its something as simple as redoing the glue on that corner then I've got no problem doing it myself. Plus I'd do it all ninja like.

 

[The $6m Dan]

Have a look at this pictorial explanation:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/62647765@N00/sets/72157594277451148/detail/

I like that clear case might be tempted to get one as mine has developed the cracked hinge problem and I've lost my receipt so can't claim on warranty