Definitely not.
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The grey rubber circle pad on my 3DS came off!
- Thread starter DonMigs85
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Definitely not.
Ecto311
Member
I finally broke down and called nintendo and they are going to fix it for free. THe dog bite marks are not that visible and I am hoping they just fix and return it. Not sure what the fix fee would be but the call was really good and they seem helpful.
The 2ds is a better device for me since my hands are bigger and even the XL is hard to hold.
The 2ds is a better device for me since my hands are bigger and even the XL is hard to hold.
DonMigs85
Member
I wonder... They seem to have so many manufacturing variances nowadays.
someguyinahat
Member
As much as I hate to necrobump, I figured it should go in here.
The pad came off my XL. So yes, this is a thing that can happen.
I wasn't even using it roughly. Just normal wear and tear over two years and one month. (For the record, it popped off while I was playing Link's Awakening DX on the virtual console, so how rough could it possibly be?) I got an extended warranty (sort of) so after some wrangling I got a new unit to do the system transfer, and will later send in my original unit to get money back.
The analog control still works, and I can kinda sorta snap the pad back on but it's very loose. I'd rather not have to use the analog stick without a pad because the stick is kinda small and the edges feel pretty rough. It might feel like you have more control that way, but I imagine my thumb would end up looking like someone's palm after playing Mario Party on the N64.
The underside of the pad had a harder black plastic, cracked in six places, almost equidistant, and it looked like the circle where there was no plastic (where the stick was sitting) had an extra little triangle broken off next to it so the empty circle is now an empty teardrop. I presume it's that triangle that caused the whole thing to loosen and pop.
So there you go. I have no idea why it happened or if it's just something that happens, if it's preventable or not, but XL owners be aware this is not limited to an original 3DS issue.
Solid Samus
Banned
You can fix it and have it feeling better than ever for the price of a circle pad pro. You just open em both and swap em out, internal hardware and all
That's if your plastic underneath the pad is broken. If its not I'd just deal with no rubber
That's if your plastic underneath the pad is broken. If its not I'd just deal with no rubber
someguyinahat
Member
Thanks for the tip. I'll remember that if it happens again in a couple of years.
Solid Samus
Banned
Yeah I fucked up my brothers pad beyond any hope for conventional repair and was surprised to find it better than new the following day. Used a 3ds xl and a regular CCP.
By the way, this happened during a spirited online match of Mario Kart 7.
The d-pad also developed the cracking/chipped paint with regular use. Or maybe I have acid thumb grease.
tales of the abyss 3d? good taste in games my friend. sry about what happened but like many b4 super glue. or try playing with it off and see how its like
someguyinahat
Member
Yeah, I'm sorry about that, but I didn't want to start a new thread for it.
deadflower81
Neo Member
Just happened to me, thanks to Smash Bros. 
The grey rubber on the top of the circle pad of my day-one Black 3DS came off, but luckily the plastic underneath it is perfect without any visible cracks.
Now i don't know what is better to do:
1- Leave the circle pad as it is, without the rubber cover.
2- Try to attach it again with a Loctite super glue (isn't it a bit corrosive?)
Any advice?
The grey rubber on the top of the circle pad of my day-one Black 3DS came off, but luckily the plastic underneath it is perfect without any visible cracks.
Now i don't know what is better to do:
1- Leave the circle pad as it is, without the rubber cover.
2- Try to attach it again with a Loctite super glue (isn't it a bit corrosive?)
Any advice?
chronic_archaic
Member
I've got the same issue now. Is it confirmed it's safe to glue it back on? Feels like it's really loose as is.
TheElgorin
Member
This happened to me a while ago. Its a simple fix.
Get a glue stick and put a small drop of glue where the center of the circle pad would rest.
Press the circle pad down firmly and move it around. After that leave the 3ds for about a day or two and you are good to go.
Broke my 3dsXL circle pad with smash about 10 months ago. After I did this I've had no issues since
Get a glue stick and put a small drop of glue where the center of the circle pad would rest.
Press the circle pad down firmly and move it around. After that leave the 3ds for about a day or two and you are good to go.
Broke my 3dsXL circle pad with smash about 10 months ago. After I did this I've had no issues since
chronic_archaic
Member
Alright, it's glued back on and definitely isn't slipping like crazy - essentially feels like it should. Only issue is the small bump I imagine being from the dot of glue that you can feel while using it. Will that go away or am I just picky?
DonMigs85
Member
There's actually a tiny circular dimple that should have been aligned with the pad.
Don't worry, this happened to me a year ago playing the Smash Bros Demo, I just fixed it with some cyanoacrylate glue and baking soda with very good results. I took pictures of the whole process, if you want, tomorrow I could make a brief tutorial with the pics on imgur. Here's a picture with the final results:
TheBaldEmperor
Member
Wat^^^^
Spaaaaaaaaace
Member
Don't worry, this happened to me a year ago playing the Smash Bros Demo, I just fixed it with some cyanoacrylate glue and baking soda with very good results. I took pictures of the whole process, if you want, tomorrow I could make a brief tutorial with the pics on imgur. Here's a picture with the final results:
Those are pretty good results! As good as new.... No warranty?
Don't worry, this happened to me a year ago playing the Smash Bros Demo, I just fixed it with some cyanoacrylate glue and baking soda with very good results. I took pictures of the whole process, if you want, tomorrow I could make a brief tutorial with the pics on imgur. Here's a picture with the final results:
Isn't it missing something?
Yes, they were great results, better than I expected. It worked perfectly until a month ago that my little niece broke it again haha, but I repair it a secodn time. And here in Mexico we don't have warranty directly with Nintendo, so I preferred to fix it on my own.
I posted that pic because you can appreciate the final results better and see the little pieces of broken plastic glued. It worked great and I just put the rubber back and voilá:
chronic_archaic
Member
Okay... so - would it be dumb to try tearing it off and trying again?
http://www.shapeways.com/product/76...5a-coJNX9Q27w1kIaAsZQ8P8HAQ&optionId=58148434
Metal 3DS slide pad replacement for those adventurous to fully replace the assembly.
Metal 3DS slide pad replacement for those adventurous to fully replace the assembly.
Ryouji Gunblade
Member
That happened to me after a month of Smash 3DS. I decided it was better without it actually.
DonMigs85
Member
Pardon the necrobump, but this should work on a New 3DS as well right? I might order one for backup.
I've also seen several cases of the C-stick nub crumbling apart, so I may pluck it out when that happens and use a PSP pad.