Installing Game Boy Micro Battery Cover

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  • Author: Jack
  • Time required: 10 minutes
  • Difficulty: Very easy

Use this guide to remove the battery cover and battery from the Game Boy.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Battery Cover  ¶ 

  • Remove the Phillips #00 screw on the side of the Game Boy closest to the directional pad.

  • Once the screw has been loosened, lift the cover off the back of the device.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • With the back cover removed, the battery is connected to the device by two wires and a plastic connector.

  • Gently grab the wires.

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Add Note Edit Step 3  ¶ 

  • Carefully pull the wires until the connector comes out of the device.

  • Be careful! Don't pull too hard or you may rip the wires out from the connector.

  • When putting the battery back in the device, make sure the connector is put in exactly the way it came out.

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

For more information, check out the Game Boy Micro device page.

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