Installing Game Boy Advance On/Off Switch

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  • Author: Adam
  • Difficulty: Very easy
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Use this repair guide when debris needs to be cleared from the On/Off switch or it needs to be replaced.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Battery  ¶ 

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

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Add Note Edit Step 2 — Back Panel  ¶ 

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

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Add Note Edit Step 3  ¶ 

  • Remove bottom back panel screw with a Phillips #1 screw driver.

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Add Note Edit Step 4  ¶ 

  • 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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Add Note Edit Step 5 — Shoulder Button and Side Panels  ¶ 

  • 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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Add Note Edit Step 6 — On/Off Switch  ¶ 

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

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

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

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