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Game Boy AdvanceGBA:Battery ContactsIn the event that battery corrosion has damaged your Game Boy contacts so much that it cannot be cleaned with a solution, the contact …Updated Oct 9, 2026Game Boy AdvanceGBA:Buttons and MembranesThe buttons in a Game Boy, and the silicone membranes underneath them, usually don't need to be replaced as they can be cleaned upon r…Updated Oct 9, 2026Game Boy AdvanceGBA:Capacitor KitReplacing capacitors is an involved process that requires basic soldering skills and supplies. Some consoles in the GameBoy family use…Updated Oct 9, 2026Game Boy AdvanceGBA:Creating Game BackupsAlways verify your ROM/save file is working correctly in an emulator like BGB before proceeding with restoring another file or another…Updated Oct 9, 2026Game Boy AdvanceGBA:Repair ToolsWarning: JIS IS NOT PHILLIPS! A Phillips driver will work on JIS screws but be cautious of applying too much force as this will result…Updated Oct 9, 2026Game Boy AdvanceGBA:Screen LensesThe screen lens can be replaced on a Game Boy shell , such as whenever installing an IPS/TFT kit that is larger than the factory displ…Updated Oct 9, 2026Game Boy AdvanceGBA:ShellReplacing the plastic shell on a Game Boy requires a tri-point screwdriver to remove the factory screws. Some replacement shells inclu…Updated Oct 9, 2026Game Boy AdvanceGBA:SpeakerThe speaker in Game Boys is soldered to the board with two wires, so both of those will need to be desoldered followed by soldering ba…Updated Oct 9, 2026