New Original Spin Axis Barrel Hinge Rotating Shaft for Nintendo DS Lite NDSL Replacement Accessory Kits（Original White - Non disassembled version)

For years I’ve had a ds lite with a broken hinge on the right and I’ve always thought about fixing it but it’s been one of those projects that seem like a risk. I finally put hesitation to the side and found some quick tutorials and gave this hinge a try. I will say do not attempt if you’re unsure but if you are, there’s only a couple of things to note about this hinge. Like others, there’s no indication of which side is right for the locking mechanism so you have to figure that out first. Also, once you do get it installed correctly, it’s quite stiff and you have to work it in to loosen it and make it more smooth. Other than that, I would recommend for an experienced tech nerd.

I received this part through Amazon Vine and used it to fix my DS Lite with a broken hinge. After installing it, I can say it works very well and brought the console back to normal use. This piece is very similar to the original, both in design and how it functions. It’s made to be compatible with the standard DS Lite shell, so it fits properly without needing any modifications. From what I’ve seen, replacement hinge parts like this are meant to restore the screen stability and fix loose or broken hinges, and this one does exactly that. In my case, I had a DS Lite with a broken hinge, and after replacing it with this part, everything felt solid again. The screen now holds its position properly, and the overall feel is close to the original. Overall, it’s a good quality replacement that does the job and is a great option if you’re repairing a DS Lite instead of replacing the whole shell.