Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP Speaker Replacement

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Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP Speaker Replacement

Dificuldade

Moderate

Passos

10

Tempo necessário

20 - 30 minutes

Introdução

Follow this guide to replace the speaker in your Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP.

If you hear distorted audio, crackling sounds, or no sound at all from your Game Boy, you may need to replace the speaker.

The Game Boy Advance SP 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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    • Slide the power switch to the OFF position and unplug any cables.

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

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    • Use a JIS 00 screwdriver to loosen the captive screw securing the battery cover.

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

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    • Lift the edge of the cover near the screw and remove the cover.

    • During reassembly, hook the tabs on the bottom edge of the cover into their slots and lay the cover into place.

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    • Use your finger to lift the battery by the tab on its left edge, then remove it.

    • During reassembly:

    • Never reuse a deformed or damaged battery—it's a fire hazard. Replace it with a new battery.

    • Your replacement battery may come with a plastic enclosure that slides over the battery.

    • Insert the edge of the battery with contacts at a slight downward angle—aligning the contacts with their prongs in the recess—and press the battery into place.

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    • Use a tri‑point Y0 screwdriver to remove the six screws securing the bottom shell:

    • Four 6.3 mm‑long recessed screws

    • Two 4.6 mm‑long screws

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    • Lift the bottom shell straight up and remove it.

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    • Use your fingers to lift and remove the power switch cover.

    • During reassembly:

    • Use your fingers to put the power switch cover (notched side up) into place so the cutout goes around the actual switch.

    • Gently slide the cover back and forth to make sure it's positioned properly and moving the switch.

    • If the switch isn't properly in its cutout, you won't be able to power on your Game Boy.

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    • Use a JIS 00 screwdriver to remove the three 4.1 mm‑long screws securing the motherboard.

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    • Place a sturdy object such as a stack of books or tool case along the edge of your Game Boy with the hinges.

    • Use your fingers to gently flip the motherboard over the hinges and prop it up.

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    • Use the point of a spudger or a clean fingernail to lift the speaker until you can grip it with your fingers.

    • Grip the speaker with your fingers and remove it.

Conclusão

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

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

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

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Spencer Day

Membro desde: 14/09/22

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