Nintendo 3DS XL Operation Manual page 30

Loosen the battery cover (back plate)
1
Loosen the two screws securing the battery cover for 4 or 5 rotations
using a cross-head screwdriver.
To prevent the screws from being lost, each back plate is fitted with
a pair of special screws that do not rise up when loosened, and stay
inside the plate when it is removed.
How to avoid damaging the screws
•
Use a cross-head screwdriver that fits perfectly in the screw head.
•
Lay the system on a flat surface and gently push the screwdriver into
each screw while turning in an anticlockwise motion.
Remove the battery cover
2
(back plate) with the stylus
Lay the system on a flat surface, insert the top of
the stylus firmly in between the battery cover and
the system, and prise the two carefully apart.
Note:
•
Do not insert your fingernails in between the battery
cover and the system, as this could result in injury.
•
Do not use excessive force, as this could result in
damage to your system and/or the battery cover.
Removing the battery cover on a New Nintendo 3DS XL system
To remove the battery cover, lift it up slightly and slide it away from the bottom of the system.
Tabs on underside
of cover
Please make sure the tabs do not
catch on anything when removing
the battery cover, as this may result
in damage to the cover.
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Gently push
Perfect fit
Insert the top of the stylus into
the recess in the battery cover
and lift.
Lift Slide
3
Replace the microSD card / battery
1
Click
Note: Removing the microSD card without pushing it in first may lead to
damage to the microSD card slot.
and turn
Label-side up
Note: Do not touch the microSD card terminals or get them dirty.
4
Replace the battery cover (back plate), and tighten the two screws
New Nintendo 3DS
New Nintendo 3DS XL
Place the holes in the battery cover in line with the POWER Button and audio jack on the bottom of the system.
After removing the battery, the date and time settings will be reset. You should set them again by opening System Settings from the
HOME Menu, selecting OTHER SETTINGS and then DATE & TIME
Note: Always replace the battery cover. If the system is subjected to a shock while the battery cover is off, the battery could be damaged leading
to fire or explosion.
Push the card in, then remove it
Push 2 Remove
Insert new microSD card
Click
( p. 46).
Remove battery
Wait at least 10 seconds, then insert
new battery
Note: Ensure that the battery is facing in the right
direction.
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