Description
The Nintendo 3DS: USB-C Kit is a board that allows to replace the original charging connector for a modern and standard USB-C.
If your original connector is too old or damaged and you need a new one, or if you would like to charge your Nintendo 3DS with a standard USB-C charger, like the charger of your Nintendo Switch, phone, laptop, you can with this kit.
This board is compatible with these four models:
- Nintendo 3DS
- Nintendo 3DS XL
- Nintendo New 3DS
- Nintendo New 3DS XL
The kit also includes a plastic piece which can holder the dock metal contacts from the original connector, that means you will be able to charge it by USB-C but also with the chargingĀ dock.
FEATURES
- High quality castellated holes/pads (since v1.2)
- Plastic holder made by resin 3D printer for charging dock compatibility.
- Charging your Nintendo with:
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- USB power banks
- USB-A chargers
- USB-C chargers
- USB-C PD chargers (normal speed, not fast)
- USB-A to USB-C cables
- USB-C to USB-C cables
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INCLUDED
- 1 board.
- 4 plastic parts:
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- Tool to centre the board during the installation. (random color)
- Pads holder for dock charging. (random color)
- Cap to cover the hole in OLD 3DS (grey color)
- Cap to cover the hole in NEW 3DS (black color)
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REQUIRED (NOT INCLUDED)
- Dock metal contacts, from the original connector (optional)
- Tri-wing and Phillips screwdriver
- Scissors
- File tool set
- Kapton tape
- Soldering iron
- Tin
- Flux
- Desoldering pump
- Desoldering mesh
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Instant glue (Loctite, Super Glue)
NOTES
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Wic69 (verified owner) –
One of the cleanest usb-c mods and certainly the easiest to install. First time install worked like a charm
Patrick Villa (verified owner) –
Install time took around 2 hours, mainly because of the trimming on the shell, worked first try and looks really good. One of the best things an ageing electronic can receive is a USB-C. Just happy to be able to charge it with my phone charger.
thibault.grimoux (verified owner) –
Very good board, as alway at Giltesa’s. The extra parts and detailed guide are really helping to achieve a clean result.
The trickiest part of the install ended up being the ribbon cables from the New 3DS, that are very sensitive compared to their older siblings, so verify they are well seated.
If you have some patience, steady hand and a good set of tools, then just go for it.