How to Remove the Battery in a Nintendo DS

Precision scewdrivers can be purchased in most hardware stores.

The battery in your Nintendo DS delivers up to 19 hours of use on a three-hour charge, according to Nintendo. When you begin to notice the amount of game time provided by one charge decreasing, your battery has lost some of its life. When it no longer charges, it will need to be replaced with a licensed Nintendo battery. Nintendo recommends against using unlicensed "generic" brands. Removing the battery in your DS is a part of routine maintenance.

Things You'll Need

• No. 00 Phillips precision screwdriver

Instructions

1. Remove all games from the Nintendo DS. Turn off the system and unplug the AC adapter.

2. Unscrew the small screw on the back of the DS with the precision screwdriver. This tiny screw is recessed in a hole. Put the screw in a safe location so it does not get misplaced. Remove the back cover.

3. Remove the battery. Start with the end with the single tab and lift gently out of the DS. Dispose of the battery according to the directions on the battery.

Tips & Warnings

• Contact a solid-waste disposal facility for assistance in disposing lithium batteries.

• Installation is the reverse of removal of the battery. Be sure the new battery has a complete charge before using it for the first time.

References

• Accessories at Nintendo: DS Systems
• Nintendo: Customer Service: Replacing the Battery