Introduction
This guide shows how to remove everything from the Game Boy Advance for reshelling, without reassembly bullets.
What you need
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Before working on your Game Boy, turn the power switch to the OFF position and unplug any cables.
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If you have a game cartridge installed, remove it.
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Release the battery cover tab with your finger and swing the cover away from your Game Boy to remove it.
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Remove the seven screws securing the back shell:
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Six 9.4 mm‑long tri‑point Y0 screws
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One 8.5 mm‑long JIS 1 screw
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Lift the shoulder buttons (aka L and R buttons) straight up to remove them.
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Use the point of a spudger to fully push up both locking tabs on either side of the screen cable connector.
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Use a JIS 1 screwdriver to remove the three 7 mm‑long screws securing the motherboard.
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Use your fingers to grip the cartridge reader and lift the motherboard straight up to remove it.
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Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the silicone pads covering the action buttons (A and B), D‑pad, and Start/Select buttons.
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Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the action buttons (A + B) and D‑pad.
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There's a seam between the screen and its gasket. Insert your tool here (under the screen) to give yourself the best chance of preserving the gasket.
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There's a seam between the gasket and the shell. Don't insert your tool here, or you may damage the gasket.
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Insert the flat end of a spudger under the screen and pry the screen up. Apply constant, steady pressure to allow the screen adhesive to separate.
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