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How to Repair an NDSL Top Screen

The Nintendo DS Lite is a handheld gaming system developed by Nintendo. The system featuring two screens, which come in handy on most DS games. Many games are impossible to play without a top screen, due to missing information. When the screen is cracked, black liquid seeps onto the screen, permanently damaging it. The best way to repair the system is to send your Nintendo DS Lite to Nintendo.

Instructions

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  Navigate to Nintendo's DS Lite Troubleshooting and Repair website (see Resources).
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  Enter your DS Lite serial number in the field provided. This serial number is located on the back of your DS Lite and begins with "UG." Click "Get My Repair Options."
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  Click "Get My Repair Started." As of March 2011, the cost is $75 to get your DS Lite repaired if you are not covered under warranty. The warranty on the Nintendo DS Lite is one year from the date of purchase.
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  Enter your shipping address in the fields provided. Click "Continue."
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  Select a shipping option. You can choose to print your own prepaid shipping label, or have Nintendo send you a prepaid shipping label through the mail. Click "Continue."
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  Verify that the repair information is correct. Click "Continue to Billing and Payment."
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  Enter your payment information in the fields provided. Click "Finish." If you selected to print your own label, do so now. Otherwise, Nintendo will ship a label out to you and you will receive it within seven business days.
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  Place your Nintendo DS into a well padded box. Place the prepaid shipping label on the box and mail it to Nintendo. You should receive your repaired system in seven to 14 business days.

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