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Game Boy Pocket Buttons Replacement

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  1. Game Boy Pocket Buttons Replacement, Buttons: step 1, image 1 of 3 Game Boy Pocket Buttons Replacement, Buttons: step 1, image 2 of 3 Game Boy Pocket Buttons Replacement, Buttons: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Place the Game Boy Pocket face-down on a clean, flat surface.

    • Use a Y1 tri-wing screwdriver and turn counterclockwise to remove the four external screws.

    • Use a Y1 tri-wing screwdriver and turn counterclockwise to remove the two screws inside the battery compartment.

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    • Place your hands on the front and back covers of the Game Boy Pocket, and carefully separate the device.

    • Set the back cover aside. You will need it to reassemble the device.

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    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the three screws from the motherboard.

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    • Use a plastic opening tool to dislodge and remove the clip securing the ribbon cable.

    • Make sure you apply pressure on both sides of the clip to loosen it.

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    • Use a plastic opening tool to dislodge the ribbon cable.

    • Be gentle to prevent tearing the ribbon.

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    • Grab the black piece protruding from the motherboard, and lift up to remove the motherboard.

    • Set the motherboard aside. You will need it to reassemble the device.

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    • Use your fingers to remove the three silicone button covers.

    • Use a plastic opening tool to remove the buttons.

Conclusion

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

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where can you just buy the a and b buttons (if possible)

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