r/3DS 4h ago

Technical Question 2DS Screen (Protector?)

So I've had my 2DS since I was around 5 and i can't exactly remember if I had put a screen protector on it or not, and I've been looking pretty much everywhere for a straight answer but haven't gotten one. Anyways, here's the 2DS (please excuse the damage.)

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u/gigaastral Old 2DS | New 2DS XL | Old 3DS | Old 3DS Xl | New 3DS XL 3h ago

It looks like a screen protector to me. Try to use your nail in the bottom left corner

u/TheMaskedCastaway 3h ago

So it's either like really glued onto it, or im just horrendous at trying to take it off because it wont budge in the slightest.

u/gigaastral Old 2DS | New 2DS XL | Old 3DS | Old 3DS Xl | New 3DS XL 3h ago

Try very carefully with a razor blade, and perhaps also try using some isopropyl alcohol to dissolve the glue

u/TheMaskedCastaway 3h ago

Just to be clear, because I am making a bit of progress so far, this definitely wouldn't be part of the digitizer correct? But just to throw it in there, I do see the screen underneath the so called "screen protector."

u/gigaastral Old 2DS | New 2DS XL | Old 3DS | Old 3DS Xl | New 3DS XL 3h ago

The digitizer is located beneath the casing, so you shouldn't even be able to attempt to remove it

u/TheMaskedCastaway 3h ago

Accidentally cut my thumb a little bit, but it definitely worked! The old screen protector is off! Thank you so much, I thought I needed to replace the digitizer entirely. What kind of screen protector do you think I should get for it, a PET or tempered glass?

u/gigaastral Old 2DS | New 2DS XL | Old 3DS | Old 3DS Xl | New 3DS XL 3h ago

I'm sorry about your thumb :( Anyway, I think the tempered glass one is perfect.

u/TheMaskedCastaway 3h ago

Thank you, and also thx ill try finding a cheap one off ebay or ali!

u/Glum-Appointment-816 3h ago

Definitely a screen protector 

u/skrzaaat 3h ago

100% screen protector