I’m trying to buy a used Japanese New 3DS LL (I hate how Nintendo named that thing) with an IPS top screen, and there’s one listing where the price is what I’m willing to pay, the screens are pristine with no yellowing and I’m fine with the condition of the back plates, but there’s a small crack in the console just below the upper screen. I do not have the experience to replace the whole shell, is this something I could use a bit of glue or epoxy and be fine or would this become a huge problem?
You need to either replace the broken shell or use epoxy/glue and expect it to break somewhere else.
Is that worth the cost of just passing this one and looking at a different one? That’s up to you.
dinckelman@lemmy.world 5 months ago
I would absolutely avoid that, because the hinge is already really fragile as it is, and by the looks of it, it is ready to snap off at any moment as is. Replacing the shell is a way bigger pain in the ass, than what it’s worth
CorrodedCranium@leminal.space 5 months ago
I agree. A decent amount of extra effort with clamshell devices.
I also feel like finding a new 3DS would be a bit harder than a regular DS shell. I imagine both are available on Ali Express though.