Is it possible to take the top screen off?

Under the top screen, under the plastic part , right in the center is a piece of dust. I haven't played any DS games for over a month because it's so annoying. So I'm wondering if it's possible to take the top screen off, wipe it and put it back on without damaging it further. And if it is, what tools should I use? All help is extremely appreciated. I wouldn't want to buy a new DS over some dust.

PS- It's a DS 'Phat', or whatever it's called. The original one.

Sounds like a dead pixel

They can't be fixed.

I feel so bad for you. This thread has quite possibley gotten the most un-helpful responses in the history of gamespot.

As for your problem, godspeed.

I'd have to agree, Graedien.Bullet-Saint

there are two ways you can get it fixed.

a) if you still have warranty you can break it and get a new one

b)just buy a black ds lite.

I can tell you what you need, but if you want to know where to get the proper tool to take apart your DS, send me a PM.

You need a tri-wing screw driver which cannot be found at any local hardware store or retail chain that sells tools, trust me, I have looked at a whole slew of hardware store chains and local stores, nothing exists. The only place you can buy one is online and due to forum rules, I am not allowed to link you to any sites that may have this tool as most sell other products which are also against forum rules to discuss.

So send me a PM, tell me where you live too and I can point you in the right direction to get the tools you need.

Dammit, learn to read you morons. In fact, don't learn to read, that takes too long, replace your brain entirely! Jesus, I'm surrounded by idiots.

I need to wipe under the plastic to get rid of a piece of dust. Is it possible and what do I need to do it.

You obviously have the Chunk (AKA the Phat). Here is the ONLY conclusion to your problem:

- The screen does NOT have dust in it. Reason being; Having seen a DS taken apart, the screen is one-piece (both the bottom and top), this meaning that there is absolutely no way for a piece of dust to find it's way through the glued-side of the screen.

Your only solution to the problem:

- Try and trade it in for SOME credit and get a Lite. Trust me when I say that the Lite is much better than the Chunk. I was skeptical at first until I got to play with my friend's lite over a year ago. I immediately traded my Chunk in for a Lite. Best decision I ever made in my video-gaming career. :P

well..the top half of my phat popped off :P

i have a dead pixel on my $350 ipod so i feel your pain even if you deny and say it's dust heh

Dammit, learn to read you morons. In fact, don't learn to read, that takes too long, replace your brain entirely! Jesus, I'm surrounded by idiots.

I need to wipe under the plastic to get rid of a piece of dust. Is it possible and what do I need to do it.

Bullet-Saint

Are you talking about a third party screen protector, or are we both talking about the piece of plastic, on the top screen, that looks lik it's above the LCD? That's what I want to know is fixable. If so..... You're my hero.

Dammit, learn to read you morons. In fact, don't learn to read, that takes too long, replace your brain entirely! Jesus, I'm surrounded by idiots.

I need to wipe under the plastic to get rid of a piece of dust. Is it possible and what do I need to do it.

Bullet-Saint

WOW....WHOA...Was that called for? Damn....You uh....You got to work on that.....Bad dog.....