Step-by-step

1. 1

   Eject the stylus and SD card

   1 min

   Slide the stylus out of its slot on the side of the console. Press inward on the SD card until it clicks, then pull it out.

2. 2

   Loosen the battery cover screws

   2 min

   Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to loosen the two captive screws on the rear battery cover. These screws will remain held inside the cover.

3. 3

   Remove the battery cover

   2 min

   Insert a plastic opening tool into the pry notches near the top corners of the battery cover. Lift and detach the cover from the casing.

4. 4

   Remove the battery

   1 min

   Insert a spudger beneath the bottom edge of the battery. Pry it upward to pop it out of the battery compartment.

5. 5

   Unscrew the lower case

   3 min

   Remove the nine Phillips #00 screws securing the rear housing to the console frame. Note that two screws are located inside the battery compartment.

6. 6

   Pry open the lower case

   3 min

   Insert a plastic opening tool into the seam along the edge of the lower housing. Carefully pry around the outer perimeter to release the internal plastic clips.

7. 7

   Lift the lower case carefully

   2 min

   Gently pivot the lower case open from the front edge. Do not pull it away completely yet, as shoulder button cables are still attached.

8. 8

   Disconnect the left shoulder cable

   2 min

   Use tweezers to grasp the left shoulder button ribbon cable connector. Lift it straight up from its motherboard socket.

9. 9

   Disconnect the right shoulder cable

   2 min

   Use tweezers to lift the right shoulder button ribbon cable connector straight up from its motherboard socket.

10. 10

    Remove the circle pad screws

    2 min

    Remove the two Phillips #00 screws securing the circle pad module to the motherboard. Lift the circle pad module slightly off its post.

11. 11

    Disconnect the circle pad ribbon

    2 min

    Use a spudger to flip up the thin black retaining latch on the circle pad ZIF connector. Slide the ribbon cable out of the socket.

12. 12

    Disconnect the Wi-Fi board

    3 min

    Pry the Wi-Fi board straight up off the motherboard using a plastic opening tool. Unclip the thin black antenna cable from the module using tweezers.

13. 13

    Unscrew the motherboard

    3 min

    Remove the four Phillips #00 screws holding the motherboard assembly to the upper shell.

14. 14

    Disconnect display ribbon cables

    4 min

    Flip up the retaining latches on the display and touchscreen ZIF connectors. Carefully slide both ribbon cables out of their motherboard sockets.

15. 15

    Lift out the motherboard

    3 min

    Gently lift the motherboard from the bottom edge and pivot it clear of the upper assembly. Ensure no remaining ribbon cables snag during removal.

16. 16

    Apply flux to port solder joints

    2 min

    Apply a small drop of soldering flux to the power jack ground anchor tabs and center power pins on the motherboard.

17. 17

    Desolder the charging port anchors

    5 min

    Press desoldering braid against the ground anchor tabs using a hot soldering iron. Draw away all solder until the tabs are free from the pads.

18. 18

    Desolder power supply pins

    4 min

    Use desoldering wick to clear solder from the power pins in the center of the charging port connector. Ensure all through-holes are free of old solder.

19. 19

    Remove the damaged charging port

    2 min

    Grip the damaged power jack with tweezers and gently lift it off the motherboard. If any pin sticks, apply a brief touch of heat with the iron.

20. 20

    Clean the solder pads

    2 min

    Wipe the motherboard solder pads with a cotton swab dampened with 99% isopropyl alcohol. Remove all leftover flux residue and solder debris.

21. 21

    Position the replacement charging port

    2 min

    Align the pins of the replacement charging port with the motherboard through-holes. Press the port down flush against the board.

22. 22

    Solder the new charging port

    5 min

    Solder the power pins and side anchor tabs to the motherboard using fresh solder. Ensure clean, shiny solder joints with no bridges between pins.

23. 23

    Reinstall the motherboard

    4 min

    Place the motherboard back into the housing upper frame. Align the display and touchscreen ribbon cables so they lay over their respective sockets.

24. 24

    Reconnect display and touch ribbons

    3 min

    Slide the display and touchscreen ribbon cables firmly into their ZIF connectors. Flip the black locking latches down flat to lock them.

25. 25

    Reattach the circle pad module

    3 min

    Insert the circle pad ribbon into its socket, clamp the latch, and tighten the two Phillips #00 screws.

26. 26

    Reconnect shoulder buttons and case

    4 min

    Snap the left and right shoulder button ribbon cables into their sockets. Align the lower case onto the console and reinstall all nine casing screws.

27. 27

    Insert battery and test charging

    3 min

    Place the battery back into its compartment and screw down the rear cover. Connect an AC adapter to verify that the orange charge light illuminates.