Game Boy Advance Back Shell Replacement

Escrito Por: Spencer Day
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Game Boy Advance Back Shell Replacement

Dificuldade

Easy

Passos

5

Tempo necessário

5 minutes

Introdução

Follow this guide to replace, upgrade, or customize the back shell (aka rear shell or back cover) on your Nintendo Game Boy Advance model AGB-001.

If you're completely re‑shelling your Game Boy, follow this guide.

The Game Boy Advance uses JIS screws. If you use a non-iFixit Phillips driver in JIS screws, you'll risk stripping them. iFixit's Phillips bits are designed to be compatible with JIS screws.

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    • Before working on your Game Boy, turn the power switch to the OFF position and unplug any cables.

    • If you have a game cartridge installed, remove it.

    • Since your Game Boy will be laying screen‑side down for most of your repair, consider placing it on a clean cloth for protection.

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    • Release the battery cover tab with your finger and swing the cover away from your Game Boy to remove it.

    • During reassembly, insert the tabs on the bottom edge of the cover into their cutouts and press the cover into place.

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    • Remove the two AA batteries.

    • If the metal terminals are corroded, follow this guide to clean them.

    • When installing batteries, use the diagram in the battery well to properly orient them.

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    • Remove the seven screws securing the back shell:

    • Six 9.4 mm‑long tri‑point Y0 screws

    • One 8.5 mm‑long JIS 1 screw

    • You can try to use a non-iFixit Phillips driver in a pinch, but you risk damaging or stripping screws. Push down firmly on the driver and twist slowly.

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    • Lift the back shell straight up and remove it.

    • During reassembly, squeeze the shell firmly around the edges and ensure the shoulder buttons and bumpers are properly seated with no large gaps. Gently test the buttons to make sure everything feels correct.

Conclusão

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers Community for troubleshooting help.

Autor(a)

Spencer Day

Membro desde: 14/09/22

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2 comentários

Seeing the GBA-SP guide, could information here be added so we know which mm triwing screws the regular GBA backpanel uses?

rguich -

We've updated the guide, and it now includes the screw measurements.

Spencer Day -