The rubber from my circle pad fell off, but it is still working. I ordered this new circle pad and it doesnt stick with the black circle pad. Am i doing something wrong? Posted by Pixel_CoolSkull
Minashi_12 on April 20, 2026 12:30 pm I also had to change the joystick, you have to disassemble your 3ds and put it on the inside
sarduchi on April 20, 2026 12:35 pm Here’s a guide: [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/New+Nintendo+3DS+XL+2015+Circle+Pad+Replacement/104871](https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/New+Nintendo+3DS+XL+2015+Circle+Pad+Replacement/104871)
Pixel_CoolSkull on April 20, 2026 12:35 pm Cant i pull out the black joystick and then put the replacement?
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I also had to change the joystick, you have to disassemble your 3ds and put it on the inside
Here’s a guide: [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/New+Nintendo+3DS+XL+2015+Circle+Pad+Replacement/104871](https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/New+Nintendo+3DS+XL+2015+Circle+Pad+Replacement/104871)
Cant i pull out the black joystick and then put the replacement?