Has the hinge on your Nintendo DSi XL broken or cracked? A damaged hinge can make the top half of the console loose, unstable or difficult to open and close correctly.
Our professional Nintendo DSi XL broken hinge repair costs £59.99 and is intended for damage affecting the hinge area of the console.
If the hinge has broken, we recommend that you stop opening, closing or continuing to use the console unnecessarily. Movement around a damaged hinge can place additional strain on the top-screen ribbon cable and potentially cause further damage.
This service is a hinge-area repair and not a complete Nintendo DSi XL re-shell. Console Wizard does not provide full shell replacements or cosmetic re-shell services on the Nintendo DS range.
Nintendo DSi XL hinge repairs are carried out at our Bolton, Greater Manchester repair centre, with a UK-wide repair service available for customers throughout the country.
Common Nintendo DSi XL Hinge Problems
The hinge connects the upper and lower sections of the Nintendo DSi XL and allows the console to be opened and positioned for normal use.
Common hinge problems include:
• Nintendo DSi XL hinge has broken
• Hinge area is cracked
• Top screen section feels loose
• Console no longer holds its normal open position correctly
• Hinge area separates when the console is opened
• Damage around the right-hand hinge area
• Hinge has been damaged after the console was dropped
If the hinge area is damaged but the console otherwise operates normally, this is the repair service to select.
Nintendo DSi XL Broken Hinge Repair
A broken hinge can affect more than simply the appearance of the Nintendo DSi XL.
The hinge supports the upper screen section and allows the console to open and close correctly. Once this area becomes damaged, continued movement can place additional stress on components that pass between the two halves of the console.
Our Nintendo DSi XL hinge repair addresses the damaged hinge area so that the console can be used normally again.
Cracked Nintendo DSi XL Hinge
A Nintendo DSi XL hinge does not have to separate completely before it requires repair.
Cracks around the hinge area can gradually worsen as the console is repeatedly opened and closed. A small crack can eventually allow additional movement and place greater stress on the surrounding area.
If you can see a crack developing around the hinge, we recommend having the console repaired before the damage becomes more severe.
Why You Should Stop Using a DSi XL With a Broken Hinge
If the Nintendo DSi XL hinge has broken, avoid repeatedly opening and closing the console.
The top LCD is connected to the motherboard through a ribbon cable that passes between the upper and lower sections of the console. Excessive movement caused by a damaged hinge can place additional strain on this cable.
Continuing to use a badly damaged hinge can therefore turn a hinge repair into a more complicated repair if additional components become damaged.
If the top screen is currently working normally, reducing unnecessary movement of the damaged hinge can help minimise the risk of further damage before the console reaches us.
What If My Nintendo DSi XL Top Screen Is Also Faulty?
If the hinge is damaged and the top LCD screen has also developed a fault, please do not assume that the £59.99 hinge repair includes replacement of the LCD.
Screen faults and hinge damage are separate repairs because the LCD is a separate component.
If your top screen is blank, damaged, displaying lines or otherwise faulty as well as having a broken hinge, contact us before ordering so that we can advise you about the appropriate repair.
This Is Not a Nintendo DSi XL Re-Shell Service
This service is specifically for repairing the damaged Nintendo DSi XL hinge area.
Console Wizard does not provide complete shell replacements, cosmetic case changes or colour-change re-shell services for the Nintendo DS range.
You therefore do not need to choose a replacement shell colour when ordering this hinge repair.
What Is Included in the Nintendo DSi XL Hinge Repair?
• Assessment of the damaged hinge area
• Repair of the broken or cracked hinge area
• Professional Nintendo DSi XL dismantling and reassembly
• Hinge operation checked after repair
• Top-screen operation checked after repair
• Final console functionality check
• 3-month repair warranty
This service repairs the hinge fault and does not include a complete replacement shell or cosmetic re-shell.
How We Repair a Nintendo DSi XL Broken Hinge
When your Nintendo DSi XL arrives, our engineer inspects the damaged hinge area and checks the condition of the console.
The console is carefully dismantled where required so that the hinge damage can be accessed and repaired.
Particular care is taken around the upper-screen connections because these pass between the upper and lower sections of the console.
After the hinge-area repair has been completed, the Nintendo DSi XL is professionally reassembled and the hinge, top screen and general console functionality are tested.
What If My DSi XL Has Other Case Damage?
This repair is intended specifically for damage affecting the hinge area.
If your Nintendo DSi XL has extensive damage elsewhere on the casing, contact us before ordering so that we can determine whether the damage falls within the hinge repair service.
We do not provide complete cosmetic re-shell or colour-change services for Nintendo DS-range consoles.
Nintendo DSi XL Hinge Repair Near Me
Looking for a Nintendo DSi XL hinge repair near me? Console Wizard provides professional broken and cracked hinge repairs from our repair centre at 517 Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL2 3BG.
Customers in Bolton and Greater Manchester can bring their Nintendo DSi XL directly to our repair centre during normal opening hours. No appointment is required.
UK-Wide Nintendo DSi XL Hinge Repair
You do not need to live near Bolton to use our Nintendo DSi XL broken hinge repair service.
Customers throughout the UK can send their Nintendo DSi XL to our Bolton repair centre for professional hinge repair.
Once the repair has been completed, the hinge, top-screen operation and general console functionality are checked before the Nintendo DSi XL is returned.
Nintendo DSi XL Hinge Repair FAQs
How much does a Nintendo DSi XL hinge repair cost?
Our Nintendo DSi XL broken hinge repair costs £59.99.
Can you repair a broken hinge on a Nintendo DSi XL?
Yes. This service is specifically for Nintendo DSi XL consoles with a broken, cracked or damaged hinge area.
Should I continue using my DSi XL if the hinge is broken?
We recommend minimising use and avoiding repeatedly opening and closing the console. Movement around a damaged hinge can place additional strain on the top-screen ribbon cable and potentially cause further damage.
Can a broken DSi XL hinge damage the top screen?
A badly damaged hinge can allow excessive movement around the upper-screen assembly. This can place additional strain on the ribbon cable connecting the top screen to the rest of the console.
What if my top LCD is already faulty?
The £59.99 hinge repair does not include LCD replacement. If the top screen is also faulty, contact us before ordering so that we can advise you about the additional screen fault.
Does this repair include a new Nintendo DSi XL shell?
No. This is a hinge-area repair and does not include a complete replacement shell or cosmetic re-shell.
Can I choose a different case colour?
No. Console Wizard does not provide cosmetic colour-change or complete re-shell services for the Nintendo DS range.
What if the case is damaged somewhere other than the hinge?
Contact us before ordering if the console has extensive case damage away from the hinge. We can determine whether the damage is suitable for this hinge repair service.
Where can I get a Nintendo DSi XL hinge repair near me?
Console Wizard provides Nintendo DSi XL hinge repairs from our Bolton, Greater Manchester repair centre. Local customers can bring their console directly to us, while customers elsewhere in the UK can use our postal repair service.
Can I send my Nintendo DSi XL to you for hinge repair?
Yes. We provide a UK-wide service, allowing customers throughout the country to send their Nintendo DSi XL to our Bolton repair centre for broken hinge repair.
Does the Nintendo DSi XL hinge repair have a warranty?
Yes. Successful Nintendo DSi XL hinge repairs include our 3-month repair warranty covering the original repaired fault. Subsequent accidental or physical damage is not covered.
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