USB-C Charging Mod for 3DS / 3DS XL / New 3DS / New 3DS XL

The Nintendo 3DS USB-C Kit is a custom board that lets you upgrade your console by replacing the original charging port with a modern, universal USB-C connector.

Replace your old or damaged charging port and upgrade to modern convenience. This USB-C mod kit lets you charge your console using any standard USB-C charger, including those for your Nintendo Switch, smartphone, or laptop.

This board is compatible with the following models:

• Nintendo 3DS
• Nintendo 3DS XL
• Nintendo New 3DS
• Nintendo New 3DS XL

The kit also includes a plastic insert that holds the original dock’s metal contacts, allowing you to charge your Nintendo 3DS via USB-C and still use the original charging dock.

FEATURES

• High-quality castellated holes and pads for easy soldering (since v1.2).
• Custom resin 3D-printed plastic holder for full charging dock compatibility.
• Charge your console using a wide range of modern USB power sources:
  • USB power banks
  • Standard USB-A wall chargers
  • Modern USB-C wall chargers
  • USB-C Power Delivery (PD) chargers (normal charging speed)
  • USB-A to USB-C cables
  • USB-C to USB-C cables

INCLUDED

• 1 USB-C board
• 4 custom 3D-printed plastic parts:
  • Alignment tool to center the board during installation (random color)
  • Dock contact holder for charging dock compatibility (random color)
  • Rear cap to cover the port hole on OLD 3DS models (gray color)
  • Rear cap to cover the port hole on NEW 3DS models (black color)

REQUIRED (NOT INCLUDED)

• Original dock metal contacts (optional, for charging dock support)
• Tri-wing screwdriver
• Phillips screwdriver
• Scissors
• Precision file tool set
• Kapton tape (heat-resistant)
• Soldering iron
• Soldering tin (wire)
• Flux for electronics
• Desoldering pump
• Desoldering braid (mesh)
• Isopropyl alcohol (for cleaning)
• Instant adhesive (e.g., Loctite or Super Glue)

DOCUMENTATION

• Installation guide PDF
• GitHub repository