eXtremeRateMonster Index Console Style Replacement Full Housing Shell for Nintendo DS Lite, Custom Handheld Console Case Cover with Buttons, Screen Lens for Nintendo DS Lite NDSL - Console Without

Es la segunda restauración que hago a un ds, y fue impecable. Lo único que hay que tener cuidado y me paso la primera vez es que cuando se quita el “marco” de la pantalla de abajo en mismo calor puede despegar el marco y la pantalla touch, si no dañas el cable plano sigue funcionando al pegarla centrada, pero hay que cuidar solo hacer fuerza en el marco pequeño de color

Case fits well. Good quality and it includes multiple button colors to choose from. Best option when it comes to DS lite shells.

Pros:Looks goodComes with all needed hardwareGlad options are available for such an old device.Not too hard to assemble for an average person.Cons:The finish on the famicom version is matte. The bottom cover feels like it was just printed and then airbrushed. Fingerprint magnet and I can see how grease from fingers could wear it in some spots where your touching it. Also much harder to wipe clean than a glossy finish would be or something with a clear coat over it.Not a perfect fit. I didn't have any real trouble with fitment but it's slightly warped when assembled. Not really noticeable unless your looking for it but it's especially pronounced on the gap between the screen hinge and the bottom shell in the back.The screw holes are just printed plastic pop ups with a hole. The quality of the plastic isn't terrible but not something like an original da case.If you only assemble the unit once you won't have any issues and it will be snug if you tighten correctly.However, if you end up having to take it apart a few times it will likely wear out quickly.Other thoughtsOverall it really does look nice and I'm super glad somebody is still taking the time to make and sell these replacement shells.Taking the old da shell apart is super quick with no problems.Be careful with the bottom screen especially when removing the old covers.There's no housing outline for the bottom screen with this but it doesn't look bad at all with the indent around the bottom screen.When routing the cables for the mic and wifi I chose to bring them both across the top of the board rather than using the channels under the board on the bottom shell because I found it nearly impossible to get the cable properly under there and in the right place, the channel is also very tight and seems to almost strip the cable. It's possible to carefully route it under the card slot instead but it seemed to get stuck for me and took a while so be careful if you do that.The screen ribbon cables aren't too touch to work with and get connected but the digitizer cable was a NIGHTMARE for me with larger fingers.I found it really tough to hold the bottom screen and board and get the cable into place and clipped down.Between removing the bottom screen cover outline piece and trying to get it bend and plugged in I broke the original digitizer, ordered a replacement and it took was difficult to work with but I got it in and the bottom screen is basically brand new now so I'm happy with it.The top plastic screen cover is VERY fragile. Just running a fingernail across it to try to wipe off dust on the outside when using it causes permanent scratches in it. Honestly my biggest gripe about the whole thing is already having several scratch marks on the top screen after using it for a week. Can be replaced pretty easily so not the end of the world but still annoying.

Changing out the shell wasn’t as hard as I thought, but there are some things to note for anyone wanting to attempt this as a fun project.1. The screen is a bit tough to center perfectly but negligible if it’s slightly off.2. Watch the whole installation video at least once beforehand, I got a bit ahead of myself and had to redo a few parts.3. I’ve seen some reviews that say the parts aren’t “flush” and don’t quite fit but this isn’t the case, you need to really tighten the screws so the parts all come together nice and tight. Before you put in screws it will look like it’s not quite fitting, and if you don’t tighten them enough they won’t be “flush”4. This is an aftermarket shell and as such there are slight differences in their measurements which means that it may not fit in protective cases made specifically for the DS lite.5. IMPORTANT** The Y screws that come with the kit are the only thing that I would say were a bit lower in quality. I’d assume this is because Nintendo has some sort of patent on them or because they’re hard to source. I HIGHLY suggest anyone doing this project keep the Y screws from their original console while shell swapping as the ones included in the kit either strip easy or seem to not catch the screwdriver at all.With that being said I’m very happy with the quality of the parts and I’m thrilled they included some extras of certain easy to lose parts like springs and screws. The only complaint that I can think of is the Y screws that come in with it I think it’d be easier if Xtremerate simply included regular screws that fit in the same locations.

The screws that came with the unit are made of some very very soft metal, and are extremely easy to strip. I was already cautious about over tightening the screws because of other reviews (particularly for the transparent versions of this shell), and I knew to only use hand tools. Even with that, the screws are super easy to strip. Now I've got a DS lite stuck inside an otherwise great looking shell that I can't reopen to fix the finicky L button.

Installing the lens on the top screen is such a hassle and the process is very difficult if you want it to look perfect. Overall a decent pick for the price, however it DOES NOT come with the metal hinge piece, so you will have to reuse your old one. I would give 5/5 if it came with hinge piece because the old ones often break

Very disappointed with this shell.eXtremRate was very kind and extremely helpful when it came to their support, as they send replacements if their products don't work as intended free of charge. Always contact them if something goes wrong as they will gladly help.Sadly, both the replacement and the one I purchased didn't work. One arrived stripped and unable to close, and the other did not fit the motherboadd properly, so I had to return them.It's a shame since the quality of the plastic felt great and the finish was very nice, it just did not assemble properly rendering it unusable.

Awesome product. Alil difficult for a first reseller, but all went well and love how it came out