{"id":140,"date":"2007-04-15T13:50:12","date_gmt":"2007-04-15T21:50:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.modd3d.com\/articles\/?p=140"},"modified":"2011-07-11T15:04:51","modified_gmt":"2011-07-11T23:04:51","slug":"overclock-your-nintendo-ds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.modd3d.com\/articles\/item\/overclock-your-nintendo-ds","title":{"rendered":"Overclock your Nintendo DS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Overclocking old Game Boy Advances is great, but what about what I&#8217;m playing right now? Can you overclock a Nintendo DS?&#8221; After some research, it turns out the answer is &#8220;yes&#8221;.<\/p>\n<div class=\"center\"><object width=\"425\" height=\"350\" classid=\"clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000\" codebase=\"http:\/\/download.macromedia.com\/pub\/shockwave\/cabs\/flash\/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0\"><param name=\"wmode\" value=\"transparent\" \/><param name=\"src\" value=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/v\/hET5dRtKVBk\" \/><embed width=\"425\" height=\"350\" type=\"application\/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/v\/hET5dRtKVBk\" wmode=\"transparent\" \/><\/object><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>What you need:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FNintendo-45496716134-DS-Titanium%2Fdp%2FB00078ZGTA%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Dvideogames%26qid%3D1176666739%26sr%3D8-5&amp;tag=modd3d-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325\" target=\"_blank\">Nintendo DS<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=modd3d-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.division-6.com\/store\/gbaccelerator-ds-pr-8.html\" target=\"_blank\">GBAccelerator DS<\/a> overclocking chip<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.division-6.com\/store\/tri-wing-screwdriver-pr-13.html\" target=\"_blank\">Tri-Wing Screwdriver<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Small Phillips screwdriver<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.division-6.com\/shop\/Small-Wire-Kit.html\" target=\"_blank\">30 AWG kynar wire-wrap wire<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0009ZD2AG\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=modd3d-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399369&amp;creativeASIN=B0009ZD2AG\" target=\"_blank\">Low-wattage, fine-tipped soldering iron<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=modd3d-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0002LLW5E\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=modd3d-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399369&amp;creativeASIN=B0002LLW5E\">Solder wick (desoldering braid)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FVery-Electrical-Rosin-Solder-31605%2Fdp%2FB000G36BYU%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Dhi%26qid%3D1176333601%26sr%3D8-2&amp;tag=modd3d-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325\" target=\"_blank\">Fine, rosin-core solder<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=modd3d-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FHakko-Cutter-Micro-Copper-64mm%2Fdp%2FB0000WT6FS%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Dhi%26qid%3D1176333878%26sr%3D1-23&amp;tag=modd3d-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325\" target=\"_blank\">Wire cutters<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=modd3d-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FKLEIN-TOOLS-Stripper-Cutter-20-30-Stranded%2Fdp%2FB000936PEI%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Dhi%26qid%3D1176333673%26sr%3D1-8&amp;tag=modd3d-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325\" target=\"_blank\">Wire stripper<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=modd3d-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0001IW50Y\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=modd3d-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399369&amp;creativeASIN=B0001IW50Y\" target=\"_blank\">Needle-nose pliers<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=modd3d-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Double-sided tape<\/li>\n<li>Cup or bowl to contain small parts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Disassemble your DS<\/strong><br \/>\nTurn the unit upside down and remove the battery cover and battery<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-141\" title=\"Remove Battery Cover and Battery\" src=\"http:\/\/www.modd3d.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/GBAccelerator-DS-Battery-Cover.jpg\" alt=\"Remove Battery Cover and Battery\" width=\"500\" height=\"227\" \/><br \/>\nRemove the seven screws that hold the back cover on (some are tri-wing, some are Phillips).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-143\" title=\"Rear Cover Screws\" src=\"http:\/\/www.modd3d.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/GBAccelerator-DS-Rear-Cover-Screws.jpg\" alt=\"Rear Cover Screws\" width=\"500\" height=\"335\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Lift the cover off and set it aside.<\/p>\n<p>Remove the L and R buttons.<\/p>\n<p>Remove the four Phillips screws that hold the PCB in place.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-147\" title=\"PCB Screws\" src=\"http:\/\/www.modd3d.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/GBAccelerator-DS-PCB-Screws.jpg\" alt=\"PCB Screws\" width=\"500\" height=\"352\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Disconnect the black antenna wire from the RF module and bend it out of the way.<\/p>\n<p>Detatch the two wide ribbon cables that go to the screens from their connectors. Do this by pulling up on the dark grey latch on the connector. Once the latch has flipped to the &#8220;up&#8221; position the ribbons should slide right out.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-148\" title=\"LCD Connectors\" src=\"http:\/\/www.modd3d.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/GBAccelerator-DS-LCD-Connectors.jpg\" alt=\"LCD Connectors\" width=\"500\" height=\"158\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Underneath one of the wide ribbons are two smaller ribbon cables. Disconnect these by sliding the dark brown part sideways (away from the connector).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-149\" title=\"Small LCD Connectors\" src=\"http:\/\/www.modd3d.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/GBAccelerator-DS-Small-LCD-Connectors.jpg\" alt=\"Small LCD Connectors\" width=\"500\" height=\"373\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Remove the PCB from the case and set the case aside.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Remove the existing crystal<\/strong><br \/>\nThere are four tabs on the DS cartridge slot assembly that are soldered to the PCB, holding it in place. Desolder these. The easiest way for me was to use solder wick, but use whatever method works for you.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-150\" title=\"Desoldering DS Game Cartridge Slot Assembly\" src=\"http:\/\/www.modd3d.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/GBAccelerator-DS-Desoldering-Slot.jpg\" alt=\"Desoldering DS Game Cartridge Slot Assembly\" width=\"500\" height=\"379\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Lift up on the slot assembly. It should swing up, the still-connected pins acting like a hinge. Now you should have easy access to the crystal (X1).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-151\" title=\"Crystal X1\" src=\"http:\/\/www.modd3d.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/GBAccelerator-DS-Crystal-X1.jpg\" alt=\"Crystal X1\" width=\"500\" height=\"367\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Desolder and remove crystal X1.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-152\" title=\"Crystal Removed\" src=\"http:\/\/www.modd3d.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/GBAccelerator-DS-Crystal-Removed.jpg\" alt=\"Crystal Removed\" width=\"500\" height=\"360\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Solder a wire to one of the pads where the crystal used to be (see picture for which one).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-153\" title=\"CLK Wire\" src=\"http:\/\/www.modd3d.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/GBAccelerator-DS-CLK-Wire.jpg\" alt=\"CLK Wire\" width=\"500\" height=\"356\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Lower the slot assembly and solder it back into place.<\/p>\n<p>Route the wire to the other side of the PCB as shown:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-154\" title=\"CLK Wire Routing\" src=\"http:\/\/www.modd3d.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/GBAccelerator-DS-CLK-Wire-Routing.jpg\" alt=\"CLK Wire Routing\" width=\"500\" height=\"367\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Install the GBAccelerator DS<\/strong><br \/>\nUse double-sided tape to stick the GBAccelerator DS chip to the front of the board. Try to place it exactly as shown in the picture or you may have trouble putting the case back together.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-155\" title=\"GBAccelerator DS Chip Placement\" src=\"http:\/\/www.modd3d.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/GBAccelerator-DS-Chip-Placement.jpg\" alt=\"GBAccelerator DS Chip Placement\" width=\"500\" height=\"514\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Start routing and connecting wires as shown in this diagram:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-156\" title=\"GBAccelerator DS Wiring Diagram\" src=\"http:\/\/www.modd3d.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/GBAccelerator-DS-Diagram.jpg\" alt=\"GBAccelerator DS Wiring Diagram\" width=\"500\" height=\"337\" \/><\/p>\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<div align=\"center\"><strong>GBAccelerator DS Connections<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"10%\"><strong>GND<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"90%\">BT-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>V+<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>VDD3.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>CLK<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Solder pad where xtal used to be<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>LED<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Green<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>BUTTON<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>P02<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>BUTTON<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>P08<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>BUTTON<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>P09<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When you&#8217;re done it should look like this:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-157\" title=\"Installed\" src=\"http:\/\/www.modd3d.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/GBAccelerator-DS-Installed-1.jpg\" alt=\"Installed\" width=\"500\" height=\"272\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-158\" title=\"Installed 2\" src=\"http:\/\/www.modd3d.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/GBAccelerator-DS-Installed-2.jpg\" alt=\"Installed 2\" width=\"500\" height=\"406\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Reassemble your DS<\/strong><br \/>\nPutting the DS back together is basically the reverse of taking it apart. All your modifications should fit just fine inside the case if you placed everything exactly as shown in the pictures and diagrams. If something doesn&#8217;t go back together quite right, don&#8217;t force it. Figure out what is pinching or hanging up and move it out of the way.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Testing<\/strong><br \/>\nTurn on your Nintendo DS. It should boot normally. You probably want to start a game or something so you can see if the mod is actually doing anything.<\/p>\n<p>Press L, R and Select at the same time. The DS should speed up to 1.4x (92mhz), and the LED should now blink every couple seconds.<\/p>\n<p>Press the buttons again. The speed should increase again to 1.8x (116mhz), and the LED should be double-blinking.<\/p>\n<p>Press the buttons again. Now it should be running slower at .66x (44mhz), and the LED should be fading in and out.<\/p>\n<p>One more press of the buttons should bring you back to normal speed (66mhz).<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations! You now have a Nintendo DS that you can overclock any time you want to.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Overclocking old Game Boy Advances is great, but what about what I&#8217;m playing right now? 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