Laku Noć guys!

Since I got my 3DS XL this loose power connector has been annoying me af. I tried to google about it and there are a lot of people with the same problem, but I didn't find any help. Most of the tutorials will be only to change the connector.

SO I opened my console to check how it is inside cuz I am really nosey...the thing is I managed to solve it in a really simple way!

I googled the connectors and if you have a loose power connector in other DS variants it will work for you as well!

Spoiler: Fixing it

You will only need a screw phillips driver.


1 - First of all be sure that your device is turned off and that you removed the game cartridge and sdcard.

2 - Remove the first back cover by removing the TWO screws.

3 - Remove the second back cover by removing the SIX screws, note that two of them are behind the little rubbers(ignore my game there).

4 - Now nicely disassemble the cover and TAKE CARE with the ribbon cables for the L and R buttons, you don't have to disconnect them just hold or lay the cover next to your DS.

5 - Now take a look at the power connector and check that there is a kind of pin that matches with the connector of the cable.

6 - With the same screw driver just push this pin in, it will give more pressure so it will hold the connector better.

7 - You can make some tests before assembling it all back, but that's pretty much it. Just screw it all up and it's fixed.

Spoiler: Notes

* I am sorry for any english mistake, or if I was not clear. You can ask me ANYTHING here!

* I am not responsible for any damage in your 3DS. So follow the steps carefully and ask me if you have any doubt!

* I think GBA Temp has some instability so I will check if it uploaded all pics.

Thank you for your attention and please give me any advice of editing or anything else if you have one!

Peanut_BR
BRASIL HEXAAA!

 

[HCartin]

Excellent. A few years ago I opened my 2DS to do some cleaning and didn't found anything abnormal in the loose connector. Gonna try this definitely. Thanks

 

[AkikoKumagara]

My loose connector problem wasn't any individual pin but the whole black piece holding the pins. I only found out this was the issue when I opened the 3DS to replace the Circle Pad and buttons, I just never looked at it very closely to see it was a bit out of place until this past week. Fixed it by gently bending the whole piece back into place.

 

[Peanut_BR]

My loose connector problem wasn't any individual pin but the whole black piece holding the pins. I only found out this was the issue when I opened the 3DS to replace the Circle Pad and buttons, I just never looked at it very closely to see it was a bit out of place until this past week. Fixed it by gently bending the whole piece back into place.

Oh yeah you can do that, I just got a bit afraid of doing that cuz what if it damage something after some use haha. Another way that fixed it for me was bending a bit the male connector. Give a shot to this "pin" from the tutorial try to push it a bit because it's there to hold it.

 

[Slushyberry]

I have the same problem.. Trying to fix it now, thanks!