Game Boy Advance Shoulder Button and Side Panels Replacement

Written By: Aldo Corona
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Game Boy Advance Shoulder Button and Side Panels Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

4

Time Required

5 - 10 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide for disassembly and for resolving jammed or finicky shoulder buttons.

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    • Take the battery cover off by releasing the locking tab and hinging the cover away. Remove the batteries inside the cover

    • Do not forget to remove the batteries! This applies to working with any electronic device as working with live electricity may damage the device or cause malfunctions

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    • Remove the six back panel screws using a Tri-wing Screwdriver.

    • Remove bottom back panel screw with a Phillips #1 screw driver. (Image #2)

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    • Remove the back panel by pulling away with one hand and the front secured in the other hand.

    • Removal of the back panel may cause shoulder buttons and side panels to come loose and fall off.

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    • Remove left and right triggers by lifting and pulling them away from the system.

    • Do the same for side panels

    • For finicky or jammed triggers only! Adjust and correct triggers and reassemble. Most jammed triggers are caused by buttons misplaced or jammed in its enclosure.

    my side pannel on the right is a little loose how do i fix it

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Conclusion

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

Author

Aldo Corona

Member since: 26/01/10

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One comment

i need help th e side pannels loose

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