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Game Boy Advance On/Off Switch Replacement

Introduction

Use this repair guide when debris needs to be cleared from the On/Off switch or it needs to be replaced.

What you need

  1. Game Boy Advance On/Off Switch Replacement, Remove the Battery Cover/Batteries: step 1, image 1 of 3 Game Boy Advance On/Off Switch Replacement, Remove the Battery Cover/Batteries: step 1, image 2 of 3 Game Boy Advance On/Off Switch Replacement, Remove the Battery Cover/Batteries: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • 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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  2. Game Boy Advance On/Off Switch Replacement, Unscrew the Back Panel: step 2, image 1 of 2 Game Boy Advance On/Off Switch Replacement, Unscrew the Back Panel: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • 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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  4. Game Boy Advance On/Off Switch Replacement, Remove the Back Panel: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • 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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  5. Game Boy Advance On/Off Switch Replacement, Remove Triggers: step 4, image 1 of 2 Game Boy Advance On/Off Switch Replacement, Remove Triggers: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • 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.

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  6. Game Boy Advance On/Off Switch Replacement, Remove the On/Off Switch: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the gray On/Off Switch by pulling up and away from the unit. Replace with another switch if necessary.

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Conclusion

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

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