My son thanks you! Your video gave me the courage to attempt this. Unfortunately, the sockets I got from China seemed to be designed for multiple thru holes, but I adjusted. Your video gave me the impression that the four pads other than the mounts didn't need to be soldered. I may need to watch it again, but they all needed solder. Thanks again.
I am not going to endorse spending 10$ on materials and 2 hours trying to figure out how to take everything apart, desolder and solder the charging port and put it all back together correctly, when you can easily snag a working DSI, DSLite for 13-15$. I do however, endorse the quality of this instructional video it honestly covers all the important stuff and I loved the little trick where you cut the malfunctional charger port in half to desolder it one solder pad at a time making removal a lot easier !!!!
this helped me a lot, so thank you!. But I found what you said about we don't need the 2 points at the back connected is false. It is actually those 2 points that need connection. The front 2 legs are just legs for structural support. Actual connection happens at these 2 points at the back. I think yours worked because they touched nonetheless. I had to solder them.
lmao a few years back i got some guy in Bangladesh (my dad was visiting there) to solder on a circular port to my DSI XL that recently broke. Gonna see if my uncle has a solder iron (I think he does somewhere), thanks for this video! Gotta get those pictures and the two brain games i got with it (used ds perks, free apps lol)
Not as far as I know. I don't think it was a flaw in how it was made, just whoever owned it before I did just didn't take very good care of it, judging by how dirty and rough it looks. Thanks for watching.
dude thx for being helpful i messed up a bit 3 of the pads lifted up but didnt break also its a bit crooked but thx thats not your fault i suck but thank i repaired my old dsi xl thx soo much i am super happy it works and stuff +rep
This is such a helpful video. Too bad I don't have any of those tools. I hate seeing my pink nintendo DS lite and black nintendo DSi XL on my shelf all broken and useless.
Thanks. The tools for this job aren't all that expensive, to be honest. You just need a decent soldering iron and triwing screwdriver, which you could probably pick up for $20 together, and both are very useful for any jobs in the future. Also, I see you subscribed, so welcome to my channel!
Thanks :) How much does the solder cost? I might work over the summer and buy these tools. I'm surprised they're so cheap I was expecting them to be $100 in total!
It's been awhile since I bought more solder, but you could probably get a small spool of solder for $10 or so. Word of advice, be sure to buy leaded solder, not lead free, work in an open, ventilated area, and be sure wash your hands after using it.
I just fixed a DS Lite by replacing its cartridge port and it working now with my Acekard 2i..;),just need to look at my DSi XL now,its a nice one too,Super Mario 25th Anniversary DSi XL in red. I have loads of retro computers..;)
Thanks dude. I found one at a garage sale too for 5 bucks lol. The part you ordered, was it just called a charger port? What piece am I shopping for exactly?
Hi, You did a good job on that Pink DS. I have an issue with mine. I need to replace the card slot to play my games. It stopped working and it's not reading none of my games. I suspect it's the slot. However when I tried opening it, the screws are too tight. It looks like I messed up one of the screws already 😬. Do know of another way to get them to unscrew? I'm using the right size screw driver but they are just too tight.
I mean, you can drill them out with a drill, and I've had to do that as a last resort on a few electronics repairs, but it's sort of a last resort. Do the screws look at all corroded or rusted or just dirty?
This sounds like a dumb question but what soldering iron did you use to solder the charging port? I want to know where I could get the same one. If so, can you send me a link to where you got it.
thx I'm a 11 year old fixed it with only this video because the store I went to was to fix the butons it was charging fine but when i got it back that was screwed up to do u took measires into my own hands
I’m not sure if my charger is the problem or the DSi. I recently bought a used DSi and I used my old charger for it since it didn’t come with one. When I plug it in it just doesn’t accept charge. No light comes on. I am going to try going to the store tomorrow but I need to know if I need a new charger or a charging port.
IIRC, that was my DSi did in the video before I replaced the charging port, so there's a good chance that that's what wrong with it, but I can't say for absolute certain.
+Firaas Inamdar Good question. I would say that while technically, you probably COULD, it would likely end up being a pretty complicated mod and not as simple as just soldering on a new piece in place of the old one and calling it a day, like if you just installed a new DSi charging port. Unless you do a lot of console modding and think you're up for such a challenge, you're probably just better off buying a DSi charging port.
Um removing the battery doesn't delete the data on it right? I know I probably sound like an idiot but I have a bunch of my old flipnotes on the system memory and I don't want to loose them...
Hey will this work for the DSI XL? Looking to replace the charging port as well just wondering if it will work. If not I will probably just take it into Best Buy or something lmao
+Kelly - Kellita It will be similar, but not exactly the same. You’d be better off following a video dedicated to the DSi XL and/or using iFixit: www.ifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+DSi+XL+Motherboard+Replacement/3248
+Danielle Perone Good question. The repair for the DSi is similar to the one for the DS Lite, but there are differences in where the screws are and where the charging port is soldered in. You'd be better off finding a video for a DS Lite than you would trying to repair it by going off of mine.
I have recently bought a japanese DSi XL and I have to replace the charge port because the one used in japanese and USA console is diferent to the european, so I can't use an european charger for this console. It fits, but don't charge
Can you help me out for a second? If you have Skype or discord that will be great. So what happend was the thing that holds the battery on the board disconnected. It's a white and red cable attached to the board, the thing that goes under it is completely out. Can you help me out?
You mean that little black piece with three prongs sticking out of it has broken off of that smaller board (battery PCB)? You could try to solder the old piece back on, but you could also just replace that whole board for $5: www.ebay.com/itm/Power-Board-D-Pad-PCB-Nintendo-DSi-NDSi-OEM-Original-C-TWL-SUB-01-OEM/112932651752?hash=item1a4b4f82e8%3Ag%3AiBoAAOSw3Mpazn3D&_sop=15&_sacat=0&_nkw=dsi+d+pad+board&_from=R40&rt=nc&LH_TitleDesc=0%7C0 (Note: This listing is just an example of that part. I am not affiliated with the seller in any way and cannot speak for the quality of the part or the seller's customer service. It's also up to you to make sure that the part is compatible with what you're using it in before purchase.)
+Nathan Hearn You're probably talking about the spool of solder I had, then. Solder is what holds components to the logic board and I had to melt some more of it on because there wasn't enough to hold the port on otherwise.
+Melpomeni Doutsis Lots of places, but your best bet is eBay. Just be careful when buying parts that deal with power and don't just buy the cheapest charging port you see.
Talon's Electronics Mods, Repairs, and Reviews RadioShack is not near me anymore, but I believe if they don't have the port they would order it for me, right?
+Dean Weston In America, everyone pronounces it "Sauder". Once, I accidentally said "Solder" in a computer shop and everyone immediately said "Sauder" to correct me.
thank you so much I only need it because basically my only childhood memoirs are in there
My son thanks you! Your video gave me the courage to attempt this. Unfortunately, the sockets I got from China seemed to be designed for multiple thru holes, but I adjusted. Your video gave me the impression that the four pads other than the mounts didn't need to be soldered. I may need to watch it again, but they all needed solder. Thanks again.
I am not going to endorse spending 10$ on materials and 2 hours trying to figure out how to take everything apart, desolder and solder the charging port and put it all back together correctly, when you can easily snag a working DSI, DSLite for 13-15$. I do however, endorse the quality of this instructional video it honestly covers all the important stuff and I loved the little trick where you cut the malfunctional charger port in half to desolder it one solder pad at a time making removal a lot easier !!!!
this helped me a lot, so thank you!. But I found what you said about we don't need the 2 points at the back connected is false. It is actually those 2 points that need connection. The front 2 legs are just legs for structural support. Actual connection happens at these 2 points at the back. I think yours worked because they touched nonetheless. I had to solder them.
Thanks. I might be able to fix my dsi now.
Thanks bro this was helpful although I haven't fixed mine yet
lmao a few years back i got some guy in Bangladesh (my dad was visiting there) to solder on a circular port to my DSI XL that recently broke. Gonna see if my uncle has a solder iron (I think he does somewhere), thanks for this video! Gotta get those pictures and the two brain games i got with it (used ds perks, free apps lol)
What's up man ? loved the video helped a lot . Question are the charger ports known to go bad ?
Not as far as I know. I don't think it was a flaw in how it was made, just whoever owned it before I did just didn't take very good care of it, judging by how dirty and rough it looks. Thanks for watching.
dude thx for being helpful i messed up a bit 3 of the pads lifted up but didnt break also its a bit crooked but thx thats not your fault i suck but thank i repaired my old dsi xl thx soo much i am super happy it works and stuff +rep
This is such a helpful video. Too bad I don't have any of those tools. I hate seeing my pink nintendo DS lite and black nintendo DSi XL on my shelf all broken and useless.
Thanks. The tools for this job aren't all that expensive, to be honest. You just need a decent soldering iron and triwing screwdriver, which you could probably pick up for $20 together, and both are very useful for any jobs in the future. Also, I see you subscribed, so welcome to my channel!
Thanks :) How much does the solder cost? I might work over the summer and buy these tools. I'm surprised they're so cheap I was expecting them to be $100 in total!
It's been awhile since I bought more solder, but you could probably get a small spool of solder for $10 or so. Word of advice, be sure to buy leaded solder, not lead free, work in an open, ventilated area, and be sure wash your hands after using it.
Will do, thanks man!
Lol same black dsi xl
I just fixed a DS Lite by replacing its cartridge port and it working now with my Acekard 2i..;),just need to look at my DSi XL now,its a nice one too,Super Mario 25th Anniversary DSi XL in red. I have loads of retro computers..;)
RETRO Nuts
I have one exactly like the one you just said! It also has a problem of not wanting to charge.
I can send you a pic
Thanks dude. I found one at a garage sale too for 5 bucks lol. The part you ordered, was it just called a charger port? What piece am I shopping for exactly?
Yeah, it's just called a DSi charing port. If you type that into eBay you should see dozens of listings for the part.
Also, that's funny you found one for the same price I did
Do you have to use a slaughtering iron? Or can I use super glue to put the charging port back on?
Thanks i didnt need to fix mine but good to know also i got mine for free
Hi,
You did a good job on that Pink DS. I have an issue with mine. I need to replace the card slot to play my games. It stopped working and it's not reading none of my games. I suspect it's the slot. However when I tried opening it, the screws are too tight. It looks like I messed up one of the screws already 😬. Do know of another way to get them to unscrew? I'm using the right size screw driver but they are just too tight.
I mean, you can drill them out with a drill, and I've had to do that as a last resort on a few electronics repairs, but it's sort of a last resort. Do the screws look at all corroded or rusted or just dirty?
This sounds like a dumb question but what soldering iron did you use to solder the charging port? I want to know where I could get the same one. If so, can you send me a link to where you got it.
hey quick question,
how do i reconnect the connector to the dsi board when i put everything back on?
is the middle piece of the charging port important? I am talking sbout the thing inside of the port that sticks out with the 2 dots inside
+talons electronics what gauge solder did you use
thx I'm a 11 year old fixed it with only this video because the store I went to was to fix the butons it was charging fine but when i got it back that was screwed up to do u took measires into my own hands
+gilbert Castellon Good job with the repair. Thanks for watching!
No problem
Keep up the good work buddy
+gilbert Castellon Thank you
I’m not sure if my charger is the problem or the DSi. I recently bought a used DSi and I used my old charger for it since it didn’t come with one. When I plug it in it just doesn’t accept charge. No light comes on. I am going to try going to the store tomorrow but I need to know if I need a new charger or a charging port.
If you haven't already attempted the repair, do you have a multimeter?
You got it for 5 dollars I GOT MINE FOR 200!!! DOLLARS!!
MonkeyPlayer you got ripped off
U could of got a xbox
My NDSi XL when I plug my charger in the orange light comes on for a second then goes off and its not charging any one know whats wrong this it..?
IIRC, that was my DSi did in the video before I replaced the charging port, so there's a good chance that that's what wrong with it, but I can't say for absolute certain.
RETROnuts samee
could I use a micro usb instead?
+Firaas Inamdar Good question. I would say that while technically, you probably COULD, it would likely end up being a pretty complicated mod and not as simple as just soldering on a new piece in place of the old one and calling it a day, like if you just installed a new DSi charging port. Unless you do a lot of console modding and think you're up for such a challenge, you're probably just better off buying a DSi charging port.
Talon's Electronics Mods, Repairs, and Reviews hey where do I order the ds charger port? In amazon their sold out
+TheHyperGoombaPlays eBay was where I got mine.
Talon's Electronics Mods, Repairs, and Reviews okay
Um removing the battery doesn't delete the data on it right? I know I probably sound like an idiot but I have a bunch of my old flipnotes on the system memory and I don't want to loose them...
flipnote hatena squad 🙋♀️
were you able to repair it??
Do you think I can replicate this process on a DS lite
Iam just asking(i buyed a old one too)
Is the piece in middle of the charging port supposed to be slitghly curved?
Yep
My dsi does not have a charging port and i don't know how to charge or where to find the port pls help
What type of screw driver You are using to remove the battery cover
+Emily A Phillips head
Can i still do this without a sauder iron
No, you really need a soldering iron
how did he get the ears of the charging port into the thing
Hey will this work for the DSI XL? Looking to replace the charging port as well just wondering if it will work. If not I will probably just take it into Best Buy or something lmao
+Kelly - Kellita It will be similar, but not exactly the same. You’d be better off following a video dedicated to the DSi XL and/or using iFixit: www.ifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+DSi+XL+Motherboard+Replacement/3248
+Kelly - Kellita And thanks for watching!
you should have replaced the entire shell while you were at it. That thing is beat to hell lol.
I’ve only been able to remove 3 screws because the others one are stubborn😩
I have this one and a blue dsi xl
will this work for a DS lite as well?
+Danielle Perone Good question. The repair for the DSi is similar to the one for the DS Lite, but there are differences in where the screws are and where the charging port is soldered in. You'd be better off finding a video for a DS Lite than you would trying to repair it by going off of mine.
Talon's Electronics Mods, Repairs, and Reviews Ok thank you so much!!
+Danielle Perone No problem
@@TalonTheRetroGamer does it work for the dsi xl?
I have recently bought a japanese DSi XL and I have to replace the charge port because the one used in japanese and USA console is diferent to the european, so I can't use an european charger for this console. It fits, but don't charge
Possibly the new port is bad. Do you have continuity between the pins in the port and the solder joints on the board?
My dsi is actually messed up from the red and black wires
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Can you help me out for a second? If you have Skype or discord that will be great. So what happend was the thing that holds the battery on the board disconnected. It's a white and red cable attached to the board, the thing that goes under it is completely out. Can you help me out?
You mean that little black piece with three prongs sticking out of it has broken off of that smaller board (battery PCB)? You could try to solder the old piece back on, but you could also just replace that whole board for $5: www.ebay.com/itm/Power-Board-D-Pad-PCB-Nintendo-DSi-NDSi-OEM-Original-C-TWL-SUB-01-OEM/112932651752?hash=item1a4b4f82e8%3Ag%3AiBoAAOSw3Mpazn3D&_sop=15&_sacat=0&_nkw=dsi+d+pad+board&_from=R40&rt=nc&LH_TitleDesc=0%7C0
(Note: This listing is just an example of that part. I am not affiliated with the seller in any way and cannot speak for the quality of the part or the seller's customer service. It's also up to you to make sure that the part is compatible with what you're using it in before purchase.)
Ds Lite?
as he mentioned in another comment, you're better off finding a different video because of screw placement and other things.
what was that cord he had
+Nathan Hearn Where do you see it in the video?
After he was done taking the port off
+Nathan Hearn You're probably talking about the spool of solder I had, then. Solder is what holds components to the logic board and I had to melt some more of it on because there wasn't enough to hold the port on otherwise.
Well thanks for telling me that after I burnt my motherboard
Nathan Hearn you say it like it's his fault that you don't know what you are doing
Where can I find a charging port?
+Melpomeni Doutsis Lots of places, but your best bet is eBay. Just be careful when buying parts that deal with power and don't just buy the cheapest charging port you see.
Talon's Electronics Mods, Repairs, and Reviews I can't shop online. Any other places?
+Melpomeni Doutsis If you have any electronics repair shops near you, see if they have the part and will sell it to you.
Talon's Electronics Mods, Repairs, and Reviews RadioShack is not near me anymore, but I believe if they don't have the port they would order it for me, right?
5.00$ DOLLARS BUT WHERE
A flea market.
Too complicated and i miss my dsi 😭
It broke my old ds
not hd
why cant Americans pronounce solder ? Do you notice the L in there > its not SODER its SOLDER
+Dean Weston In America, everyone pronounces it "Sauder". Once, I accidentally said "Solder" in a computer shop and everyone immediately said "Sauder" to correct me.
Dean Weston its soldier..