Reshell Prereq

Escrito Por: Spencer Day
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Reshell Prereq

Dificuldade

Moderate

Passos

17

Tempo necessário

1 - 2 hours

Introdução

This guide shows how to remove everything from the Game Boy Advance for reshelling, without reassembly bullets.

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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.

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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.

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    • Lift the shoulder buttons (aka L and R buttons) straight up to remove them.

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    • Lift and remove the side bumpers.

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    • Lift and remove the power switch cover.

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    • Use the point of a spudger to fully push up both locking tabs on either side of the screen cable connector.

    • You should feel the tab click into its unlocked position. Don't push too far, or the tab may slide completely out of the connector.

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    • Use tweezers to slide the cable straight out of its socket.

    • The cable should come out with little to no force. If you feel resistance, the tab may not be fully unlocked.

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    • Use a JIS 1 screwdriver to remove the three 7 mm‑long screws securing the motherboard.

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    • Use your fingers to grip the cartridge reader and lift the motherboard straight up to remove it.

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    • Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the silicone pads covering the action buttons (A and B), D‑pad, and Start/Select buttons.

    • If any of the pads are missing, they may be stuck to their corresponding spot on the motherboard.

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    • Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the action buttons (A + B) and D‑pad.

    • The Start/Select buttons are part of the silicone pad—there are no other buttons to remove.

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    • Before prying up the screen, note where you need to pry:

    • There's a seam between the screen and its gasket. Insert your tool here (under the screen) to give yourself the best chance of preserving the gasket.

    • There's a seam between the gasket and the shell. Don't insert your tool here, or you may damage the gasket.

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    • When removing the screen, be careful not to damage or stretch the adhesive gasket that secures it to the shell.

    • Insert the flat end of a spudger under the screen and pry the screen up. Apply constant, steady pressure to allow the screen adhesive to separate.

    • If the screen isn't budging, flip your Game Boy over and lay a heated iOpener on the screen for two minutes to soften the adhesive. Alternatively, you can use a hair dryer on the Low heat setting—be careful not to overheat your device, or you may warp the plastic.

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    • Carefully lift the screen up and remove it.

Autor(a)

Spencer Day

Membro desde: 14/09/22

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