Installing a USB Type C charge port in a 3DS
Channel: makho
Date: 2019-08-31

One of those 3DS consoles I picked up a while back had a faulty charge port. It worked intermittently and the console would charge fine otherwise so instead of spending $0.75 on the proper replacement part, I figured it would be more fun to see if I could make it functionally better. 

TL;DW: Solder the USB port to the PCB, desolder the original charge port, solder the PCB to the 3DS, file the bottom shell until it fits. It's that easy. 

Link to the new Github repository with the PCB Files (gerbers): https://github.com/makhowastaken/3DS_C/

Link to the specific USB Type C ports: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32885941456.html