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If you need help replacing the top screen on an original DS, refer to this set of instructions. If you are trying to repair the bottom LCD or touch screen on an original DS, those instructions won"t help much, but I"m not too sure how much the DS lite instructions coincide with the original DS"s.

Let me just begin by saying: these cables are the primary cause of errors, failed repairs and general headaches. You need to be very careful, and if there"s a problem with any of your screens, it"s probably due to a cable misaligned, improperly latched down, or simply broken by mishandling (most likely due to the repairer"s efforts).

Carefully open the console up, and push gently on the bottom screen to free the PCB. "Flip" the PCB over, so that you can see both the bottom LCD, as well as the top LCD.

Now, there will be two ribbon cables readily visible, and one more little one slightly hidden. One broad cable, and the little cable are for the bottom LCD, but the remaining broad cable is the one linked to the top screen.

If you are replacing the top LCD and/or shell: you will need to unlatch one of the big ribbon cables (the one nearest to the hinge), but leave the other two alone.

If you are replacing the bottom LCD and/or touch screen: you will probably want to detach the bottom LCD + touch screen cables, but do not touch the big ribbon cable that"s connected closest to the hinge.

For unlatching the two larger cables: there are two beige plastic connectors linking the cables to the PCB. See the narrow black plastic bar lying across the ribbon cable? Carefully wedge your fingernail in, under the black latch, from the cable side and then gently pry up. If you use a screwdriver to do the prying, be extremely cautious not to damage the plastic, as any misalignment of any of these cables will render the console rather useless.

For unlatching the small cable: Flip the PCB over so that you cannot see the screen, and turn the console so that Slot 1 (the hinge edge) is towards you. Slightly to the right of Slot 1 is a tiny cable connection (the cable is about 2mm wide). See the tiny black latch? You will need to carefully flip it towards you. You will probably need to use a flat-head screwdriver or tweezers.

This step is applicable only if you are replacing the top screen, and/or the shell. (If you are replacing just the bottom LCD and/or touch screen, you should have already finished your repairs by now. Go back to step 2 and step 3.)

If you are replacing the top LCD, you can "cheat" and simply cut the ribbon cable to bypass threading the end through the hinge. This, however, would be a terrible idea if you intend to continue using that screen.

It"s somewhat tricky to get the screen up. If you are only replacing the LCD, you should attempt to leave the plastic cover in place, attached to the shell, and be very careful not to scratch it. A replacement LCD will not include a new plastic cover, but a shell replacement probably will.

If you are not replacing the top LCD, proceed to the next step for shell replacement information. (If you are only replacing the bottom LCD and/or touch screen, you are totally in the wrong place. Go back to step 2 and step 3.)

Take your new LCD and solder the speakers on to the appropriate pads on the cable. There should be tiny "+" and "-" signs at each of the four contact points. Just figure out which speakers should be soldered to which pair, and then match the red wires to the "+" pads, and the black wires to the "-" pads.

-Take the ribbon cable, coil it and then feed it through the small section of hinge. You will want to coil it such that the loop is towards the front of the LCD (refer to photos), and have it wrapped around the white & black wires that connect to the bottom half of the DS.

-Take the ribbon cable on the LCD, coil it and then feed it through the small section of hinge that is part of the top half of the DS. You will want to coil it such that the loop is towards the front of the LCD (refer to photos).

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