How to Buy a Replacement Battery for a Nintendo DS

If your Nintendo DS battery loses charge, it's time to replace it. To ensure that you get a part that is compatible and safe for your Nintendo DS system, buy it straight from Nintendo. You can buy a replacement battery for a Nintendo DS from the Nintendo Store online.

Things You'll Need

• Nintendo DS
• Computer with Internet access

Instructions

1. Troubleshoot your battery. Before you spend money, make sure you've read the instructions and all the details about powering your Nintendo DS first.

2. Visit the Nintendo Store Web site.

3. Click "Select" under "Parts Accessories and Manuals."

4. Click "Select" under "Nintendo DS."

5. Choose your system: Nintendo DS Lite or Original Nintendo DS. Each one takes a different battery.

6. Click "Parts and Accessories" and then "Battery."

7. Read the description. Make sure that this is the item you are looking for and that it will fit your system. If it is right, Click "Buy."

8. Verify your order and checkout. Enter your billing information. Follow the on-screen instructions for the rest of your purchase.

Tips & Warnings

• You need a small Phillips tip screwdriver to replace the battery.

• Don't buy used batteries. They could be depleted or unstable.

• High screen brightness, wireless use and other features consume more battery--meaning a battery could fail to last the advertised 15-19 hours and not be defective.