Description
The Nintendo 3DS USB-C Kit is a custom board that lets you upgrade your console by replacing the original charging port with a modern, universal USB-C connector.
Replace your old or damaged charging port and upgrade to modern convenience. This USB-C mod kit lets you charge your console using any standard USB-C charger, including those for your Nintendo Switch, smartphone, or laptop.
This board is compatible with the following models:
- Nintendo 3DS
- Nintendo 3DS XL
- Nintendo New 3DS
- Nintendo New 3DS XL
The kit also includes a plastic insert that holds the original dock’s metal contacts, allowing you to charge your Nintendo 3DS via USB-C and still use the original charging dock.
FEATURES
- High-quality castellated holes and pads for easy soldering (since v1.2).
- Custom resin 3D-printed plastic holder for full charging dock compatibility.
- Charge your console using a wide range of modern USB power sources:
- USB power banks
- Standard USB-A wall chargers
- Modern USB-C wall chargers
- USB-C Power Delivery (PD) chargers (normal charging speed)
- USB-A to USB-C cables
- USB-C to USB-C cables
INCLUDED
- 1 USB-C board
- 4 custom 3D-printed plastic parts:
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Alignment tool to center the board during installation (random color)
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Dock contact holder for charging dock compatibility (random color)
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Rear cap to cover the port hole on OLD 3DS models (gray color)
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Rear cap to cover the port hole on NEW 3DS models (black color)
REQUIRED (NOT INCLUDED)
- Original dock metal contacts (optional, for charging dock support)
- Tri-wing screwdriver
- Phillips screwdriver
- Scissors
- Precision file tool set
- Kapton tape (heat-resistant)
- Soldering iron
- Soldering tin (wire)
- Flux for electronics
- Desoldering pump
- Desoldering braid (mesh)
- Isopropyl alcohol (for cleaning)
- Instant adhesive (e.g., Loctite or Super Glue)
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