Full description
eXtremeRate full shell for DS Lite: a console reclothed from the hinge to the buttons
A DS Lite that has seen some use often means a cracked hinge, a scratched shell, a marked screen lens and sticky buttons. This eXtremeRate kit replaces the entire outer shell: top, bottom, lens, battery cover and complete button set. Your console's electronics, on the other hand, are transferred as they are.
What it does
- Complete shell: top and bottom shells, battery cover and top screen lens.
- All the buttons: D-pad, A/B/X/Y, Start/Select, L and R, power and volume buttons, plus the conductive membrane.
- Screws and tools: replacement screws, two screwdrivers and an opening tool are included in the kit.
- Six colours to choose from, from classic light grey to red.
What it doesn't do
- It is not a console: no screens, motherboard, battery or speakers are supplied. Everything is taken from your DS Lite.
- It does not repair a faulty screen, a cut ribbon cable or a button that no longer responds because of the motherboard.
- It only fits the DS Lite: not the first-generation DS, the DSi or the 3DS.
- It does not change the screens: scratches or dead pixels on the original LCDs remain visible under the new lens.
Compatibility
Nintendo DS Lite only (model USG-001), all regions. The kit does not fit the original DS, the DSi, the DSi XL or any 3DS: their shapes and mounting points are different.
Skill level required
Full disassembly, no soldering. You need to remove the motherboard, take out both screens, then route the top screen ribbon cables back through the hinge of the new shell: this is the delicate step, to be done without forcing. Tri-wing and Phillips screwdrivers supplied. Intermediate level: allow one to two hours for a first time.
In the box
- 1 top shell and 1 bottom shell
- 1 screen lens and 1 battery cover
- D-pad, A/B/X/Y, Start and Select buttons
- 4 power and volume buttons
- 4 L and R trigger parts
- 1 conductive membrane
- 1 opening tool, 2 screwdrivers and 33 screws
Delivery in 10 to 18 days · dispatched within 3 to 5 days · 2-year legal guarantee · 14-day returns.
eXtremeRate full shell for DS Lite — buttons, lens and tools included
The whole exterior of a DS Lite in one kit: shells, lens, buttons, screws and screwdrivers.
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📦Dispatched within 3 to 5 business days · Delivery in 10 to 18 business days · 2-year legal guarantee · 14-day returns.
- 🇫🇷French customer service
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The job: reclothing a tired DS Lite
A second-hand DS Lite rarely arrives intact: cracked hinge, scratched shell, marked lens, buttons that catch. You open the console, take out the motherboard and both screens, route the ribbon cables back through the new hinge and screw everything back together. The console keeps its original electronics and gets a brand-new exterior, buttons included.
The part: a complete kit by eXtremeRate
eXtremeRate is a manufacturer specialising in shells and customisation parts for consoles. This kit is not limited to the two half-shells: lens, battery cover, complete button set, conductive membrane, screws and screwdrivers are in the box. You have nothing to salvage from the old housing, only the electronics.
Support: before opening the console
Work on a light-coloured surface, sort the screws by step and photograph each ribbon cable before disconnecting it. Remove the battery first. If you get stuck at a step, our customer service replies within 1 business day, and the 2-year legal guarantee of conformity covers the part you receive.
What this accessory brings
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What it does well
- Complete shell: top, bottom, lens and battery cover
- Complete button set with conductive membrane
- Screws, screwdrivers and opening tool supplied
- No soldering
What it doesn’t do
- DS Lite only: not DS, DSi or 3DS
- Screens, motherboard and battery to be taken from your console
- Routing the ribbon cables through the hinge is delicate
- Does not repair an electronic fault
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Material and size
- Accessory type
- Replacement shell
Compatible with
- Nintendo DS Lite
In the box
- 1 top shell and 1 bottom shell
- 1 screen lens and 1 battery cover
- D-pad, A/B/X/Y, Start, Select buttons
- 4 power and volume buttons
- 4 L and R trigger parts
- 1 conductive membrane
- 1 opening tool, 2 screwdrivers, 33 screws
Information and safety
Instructions for use and legal information about the product
Spare parts and modding: installation and safety
- Installation is carried out by the user. It requires disassembly or electronics skills and may void the original console manufacturer's warranty.
- Switch the device off and remove batteries before opening it.
- Components sensitive to static electricity: touch a grounded metal surface or wear an antistatic wrist strap before handling them.
- Screens and glass: if broken, the glass can cut.
- Respect the voltage stated on the product page: the wrong power supply destroys the module.
- Contains small parts: not suitable for children under 3.
Origin, responsible person and contact
- Product and packaging as supplied by the manufacturer: markings may be in Chinese or English. The product's characteristics are described on this page.
- Use this product only for the purpose described on this page and follow the instructions below.
- Person responsible for placing this product on the EU market: JMR-Service (Fun-Esports). See our Terms of Sale for full contact details.
- A safety problem (overheating, burning smell, broken part)? Stop using the product and write to us at contact@fun-esports.com.
- Warranty, returns and withdrawal: see our Warranty and returns page.
Frequently Asked Questions
🔧 Do I need to solder to change the shell?
No. Everything is done with a screwdriver: you disassemble the console, transfer the motherboard, the screens and the battery, then reassemble it in the new shell.
🎮 Is it compatible with my DS, DSi or 3DS?
No. This kit is designed for the DS Lite only. The original DS, the DSi, the DSi XL and the 3DS have different shells.
📺 Are the screens supplied?
No. Only the protective lens for the top screen is supplied. Both LCD screens are taken from your console.
📦 What is in the box?
Top and bottom shells, screen lens, battery cover, complete button set, conductive membrane, opening tool, two screwdrivers and 33 screws.
🧰 Do I need any other tools?
The supplied screwdrivers are enough. Fine tweezers and a plastic spudger help to handle the ribbon cables without damaging them.
⏱️ How long does the shell swap take?
Allow one to two hours for a first time. The most delicate step is routing the top screen ribbon cables through the hinge.
🚚 What are the delivery times?
Delivery in 10 to 18 days, dispatched within 3 to 5 days.
🛡️ What guarantee applies?
2-year legal guarantee of conformity. 14-day returns. Customer service replies within 1 business day.
Why buy here rather than on a marketplace
It is a fair question. Here is the answer, straight.
Every listing is checked before publication: real compatibility, material, dimensions, box contents. Many models never make it into the catalogue.
A question about compatibility, a fit problem, a return: you write, a human replies within 1 business day. In French.
The 2-year legal warranty of conformity is handled by us — not by a form on the other side of the world. And 14 days to change your mind, with no need to justify yourself.
We do not claim to be the cheapest. We claim that you will know exactly what you are buying before you pay.
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