Where to get a circle pad repair???

[Matt0106]

Over time, my circle pad has started to wear down since I've been playing Smash Bros a lot. I stopped playing for a long time to preserve it, but the one moment I play, it cracked. It hasn't completely torn off a section, but the top half of the circle pad is ready to come off. I live in Canada (Quebec to be exact), but does anyone know if I could contact EB Games to see if they know anyone who could repair it? I don't know where to get replacements for circle pads... I would really appreciate the help. Thank you Btw, this is a regular 3DS XL.

 

[Mr. Cat]

Is it just the pad? Not the analog stick? My pad just diappeared one day, I have no idea what happened to it. You can get a replacement on ebay of the pad grip for like a dollar. Sorry if the whole thing is cracked, I don't know what you would do about that.

 

[Venn]

My circle pad also cracked one day, and I asked the same question here.

Overall, you can get a new one if you want. You'll have to take apart your 3DS as well, something I was not doing.
Many also said, it is better without and 1 for one, agree with them.

 

[Holla]

I live in Ontario and I also had the circle pad on my 3DS wear out. I bought a replacement one for about $5 from an eBay user in China. Taking apart the system isn't as hard as people say it is. I found it rather quick and easy (though mines an old XL model). Just look up a video on YouTube for when you go to do it to help you out.

Ever since replacing it it's been great! You can't even tell it's not original and it's still holding up well even a year later. I can probably link you to the same seller if you're interested. ^_^

 

[Matt0106]

I live in Ontario and I also had the circle pad on my 3DS wear out. I bought a replacement one for about $5 from an eBay user in China. Taking apart the system isn't as hard as people say it is. I found it rather quick and easy (though mines an old XL model). Just look up a video on YouTube for when you go to do it to help you out.

Ever since replacing it it's been great! You can't even tell it's not original and it's still holding up well even a year later. I can probably link you to the same seller if you're interested. ^_^

Yes, I would like to keep that in mind! I would appreciate the link! Bu?t do you know how you could tell between 2012 and 2014 versions of the XL? Or is the 2014 version the NEW 3DS?

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Is it just the pad? Not the analog stick? My pad just diappeared one day, I have no idea what happened to it. You can get a replacement on ebay of the pad grip for like a dollar. Sorry if the whole thing is cracked, I don't know what you would do about that.

Nah, it's just the rubber pad. I can still use it, but a top sliver is ready to come off.

 

[Holla]

Yes, I would like to keep that in mind! I would appreciate the link! Bu?t do you know how you could tell between 2012 and 2014 versions of the XL? Or is the 2014 version the NEW 3DS?

Yeah sorry by old 3DS XL I just meant the non-new one lol. Nintendo didn't make things easy with their "new" name. So the style without the c-stick, face tracking etc.

Edit: here's the link! http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Analog-Contr...040786?hash=item1ead17db92:g:CT8AAMXQBLNTlXq4

I have ordered a couple of circle pads (I have two 3DS's) and a plastic screen cover from this seller and haven't had a problem. Hope this helps! ^_^

 

[Matt0106]

Yeah sorry by old 3DS XL I just meant the non-new one lol. Nintendo didn't make things easy with their "new" name. So the style without the c-stick, face tracking etc.

Edit: here's the link! http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Analog-Contr...040786?hash=item1ead17db92:g:CT8AAMXQBLNTlXq4

I have ordered a couple of circle pads (I have two 3DS's) and a plastic screen cover from this seller and haven't had a problem. Hope this helps! ^_^

Ah ok that's what I thought! And thank you! I'm relieved to hear you had a decent experience repairing it!

 

[Mr. Cat]

Yes, I would like to keep that in mind! I would appreciate the link! Bu?t do you know how you could tell between 2012 and 2014 versions of the XL? Or is the 2014 version the NEW 3DS?

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Nah, it's just the rubber pad. I can still use it, but a top sliver is ready to come off.

You can buy just the rubber part.

 

[Matt0106]

You can buy just the rubber part.

Yeah that's what I'm gonna do.