Buttons Removal (Action and D-pad)

Slide the power switch to the OFF position and unplug any cables.

If you have a game cartridge in, remove it.

Use a JIS 00 screwdriver to loosen the captive screw securing the battery cover.

Lift the edge of the cover near the screw and remove the cover.

Use your finger to lift the battery by the tab on its left edge, then remove it.

Insert the edge of the battery with contacts at a slight downward angle—aligning the contacts with their prongs in the recess—and press the battery into place.

Use a tri‑point Y0 screwdriver to remove the six screws securing the bottom shell:

Four 6.3 mm‑long recessed screws

Two 4.6 mm‑long screws

Lift the bottom shell straight up and remove it.

Use your fingers to lift and remove the power switch cover.

Use your fingers to put the power switch cover (notched side up) into place so the cutout goes around the actual switch.

Gently slide the cover back and forth to make sure it's positioned properly and moving the switch.

Use a JIS 00 screwdriver to remove the three 4.1 mm‑long screws securing the motherboard.

Place a sturdy object such as a stack of books or tool case along the edge of your Game Boy with the hinges.

Use your fingers to gently flip the motherboard over the hinges and prop it up.

Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the four silicone pads covering the buttons (A and B, D‑pad, brightness, and Start/Select).

Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the buttons (A and B, D‑pad, brightness, and Start/Select).