How to Remove Debris from the Edges of a Nintendo 3DS Family System Touch Screen
Nintendo 3DS
In this article, you'll learn how to clean dust and debris from the edges of the touch screen.
Important
- Do not use any solvents or cleaners of any kind.
- Do not submerge the system in water or other liquids.
- Do not pour water directly on the screen.
- You will need an unused soft to medium grade toothbrush to clean the edges of the screen.
What to do
- Hold the system so that the edge of the screen that you need to clean is at the top.
- Use your thumb to gently press down on the screen near the edge that you wish to clean to make a slight gap between the screen and the housing. This will make it easier to brush out the particles.
- Press the bristles at the top of the toothbrush under the gap that you have made. The plastic part of the toothbrush should not touch the screen at all, since the hard plastic may damage the screen.
- Gently move the bristles from side to side to brush out the particles. When you are finished, check to see that the particles have been removed.
- If you are unable to get the particles out, press a little more firmly on the screen or use a slightly stiffer toothbrush.
After Cleaning:
- Repeat steps 1-4 for any other edges that have visible contamination
- You may need to re-calibrate the touch screen when you are done.
