Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 9 hours ago

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Let's replace the shell housing on this DS Lite, using a slick new NES themed DS shell from ExtremeRate. This will fix the broken DS hinge, and we're also going to fix the unresponsive D-pad, giving this 2006 gem new life.

Check out extremeRate's shells: https://extremerate.com?sca_ref=6361301.9i6gcr1u7S

iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit: amzn.to/3yX8CSd

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I'm a nerd who codes and hacks around with old and new(ish) hardware.

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🔖 Chapters 🔖

0:00 The patient
0:30 The plan to fix the DS hinge and D-pad
01:38 Starting the re-shell
02:08 First mistake
02:34 Resuming the re-shell
04:06 Troubleshooting the digitizer port
05:27 Last ditch effort
06:38 Final test and finish re-shell
07:01 Testing a DS game...almost unsuccessfully
07:40 Final result
08:01 Tips and learnings
09:27 Conclusion

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