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DTN107
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_ 		16. April 2008 @ 00:18 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I haven't taken a part of a Nintendo DS lite but I am wondering.

I was to buy one of those DS lite on ebay with a broken hinge or perhaps both, would there be some way to take these 3rd party hinges and put them on the original Nintendo Shell?

The reason why I ask is because these replacement shells I hear they aren't as great as the original ones but acceptable since they are cheap.

Anyone think my idea is possible?

Cliff-notes:
-Buy Broken hinge DS
-Replace hinge(s) from an after-market DS shell case
-Is it possible?
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MaryD7
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_ 		16. April 2008 @ 15:04 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
cheapest option would be buy a hard aluminium case from ebay or hong kong, the case actually hold the top screen in place at whatever angle u like because the hinge is tight fit. also it will protect your ds lite a bit.
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dailun
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_ 		16. April 2008 @ 15:16 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Broken hinge NDS on eBay are a gamble.

Some sellers sell as-is.

Some sellers intentionally hide other flaws or non-operational status of the unit.

Avg. price incl. shipping for a used, damaged NDSL is $49.99 and up.

Avg. price incl. r a NDSL replacement shell is $20.00 and up

You're already at $70.00 + with NO GUARANTEE that you will have a working unit in the end.

I am speaking from experience in repairing/reassembling over 50 NDS/NDSL. I have purchased several broken units from eBay and other sources.

It is by no means a sure thing, but it IS possible. My advice is:

Hope for the best,
Prepare for the worst
Accept whatever happens.
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DTN107
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_ 		16. April 2008 @ 16:21 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.8696

Here is the after market shell I been looking at.
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dailun
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_ 		16. April 2008 @ 17:18 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Yeah, and it's $20.00. I've installed several of them and severl of the Shock cases. Any of these will work.

All the rest of my statements apply.
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