Hardware I just re-shelled my New 3DS XL, come take a peek. ;)

[romevi]

I posted it a few posts up^

I was responding to someone who mentioned gold-plated d-pad and buttons.

Haven't found anything; even on Shapeways. Surprised no one has decided to make custom n3DS/XL buttons yet.

 

[Jahhhhhh]

hey dude! how is the quality of the shell and buttons compared to the original ones? got a beaten up N3DSXL

 

[Mackmire]

That looks excellent! Worth the effort!!

 

[Hybrid_Divide]

I might have to learn how to re-shell my own Pikachu 3DS if some of the scratches increase in volume. Sometimes I think having red buttons to match Pikachu's cheeks would make sense instead of multicolored ones. The A button isn't really enough for me. lol

I realize your post on this is more than a year old, but if you'd still like Red buttons to match your Pikachu 3DS XL, I can help you out!

I'm desperately seeking a set of the colored ABXY buttons that are sized for a 3ds XL and am coming up empty.

I'm unsure if this forum has PM's, but if you're interested in a trade, please let me know! Thanks!

 

[Boonga]

@Jayro Hey, I know this thread is well dead, but I just repurchased a new 3ds xl and looking to re-shell it.

Did you remember the keywords when you search on ebay (link's dead)? I tried everything I can think of, and ebay seller seems to all sell the hinge only. They did sell the full housing, but it's for the "old" 3DS XL pokemon variation.

Can't find the pikachu shell anywhere.

 

[Lenks]

Look in aliexpress. There aren't many variations though :/

 

[Jayro]

Look in aliexpress. There aren't many variations though :/

Yeah, I'm not sure. You could try local pawn shops, or the Facebook marketplace too.

 

[Lenks]

Also you need to know that re-shelling this thing is pain in the rear. Be prepared because something brake 90% of the times...

 

[Jayro]

Also you need to know that re-shelling this thing is pain in the rear. Be prepared because something brake 90% of the times...

I had trouble with the ribbon cables, I ultimately just had to tape them rolled up hella tight, and then pull them through with tweezers .The rest wasn't too bad, but keeping track of all the screws was a bitch.

 

[kingkongcow210]

So I bought a Pikachu Edition shell and some white buttons for my New 3DS XL, because I'm not shelling out the $400.00 eBay prices for one. And I like how the white buttons show the colored letters really well. The only real snag I ran into was the 3 zif cables going through the hinge, and I accidentally got the pin stuck once from putting it in upside-down. (Oops)

THE GOOD:
I finally got a custom New 3DS system the way I want it. The shell came from Europe (German), and was only $14 with free shipping.

THE BAD:
It took a month to get to me. The process took me 5 hours due to the snags, and me being overly-careful not to botch a $200 handheld. I will not ever attempt this again, the process was a nightmare and working with so many zif cables freaks me out.

AND THE UGLY:
I flung one of the bottom feet that covers the hidden screws out of my grey bottom piece across the room while prying it out, so that's lost forever... And I also can't get the screws off the other battery cover to secure the Pikachu one to the back. Power, stylus, volume slider, Start, Select, R, L, ZR and ZL are still dark grey because the button set was only ABXY, D-pad, and Home.

THE VERDICT:
While the end result came out nice, I cannot recommend doing this unless you have small hands, great lighting and good tools.

PICTURES:

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where did you purchase the shell from

Post automatically merged: May 13, 2024

So I bought a Pikachu Edition shell and some white buttons for my New 3DS XL, because I'm not shelling out the $400.00 eBay prices for one. And I like how the white buttons show the colored letters really well. The only real snag I ran into was the 3 zif cables going through the hinge, and I accidentally got the pin stuck once from putting it in upside-down. (Oops)

THE GOOD:
I finally got a custom New 3DS system the way I want it. The shell came from Europe (German), and was only $14 with free shipping.

THE BAD:
It took a month to get to me. The process took me 5 hours due to the snags, and me being overly-careful not to botch a $200 handheld. I will not ever attempt this again, the process was a nightmare and working with so many zif cables freaks me out.

AND THE UGLY:
I flung one of the bottom feet that covers the hidden screws out of my grey bottom piece across the room while prying it out, so that's lost forever... And I also can't get the screws off the other battery cover to secure the Pikachu one to the back. Power, stylus, volume slider, Start, Select, R, L, ZR and ZL are still dark grey because the button set was only ABXY, D-pad, and Home.

THE VERDICT:
While the end result came out nice, I cannot recommend doing this unless you have small hands, great lighting and good tools.

PICTURES:

View attachment 84035
View attachment 84036
View attachment 84037

where did you buy the shell from