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Game Boy Pocket Power Button Replacement

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Time Required: 5 - 10 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
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Game Boy Pocket Power Button Replacement

Introduction

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If you find your Game Boy Pocket no longer turning on with ease, use this guide to replace the faulty power button. All you need is prior knowledge using a small screwdriver and a steady hand; no special skills are required!

What you need

Tools

    1. Game Boy Pocket Power Button Replacement, Remove the external screws: step 1, image 1 of 3 Game Boy Pocket Power Button Replacement, Remove the external screws: step 1, image 2 of 3 Game Boy Pocket Power Button Replacement, Remove the external screws: 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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    2. Game Boy Pocket Power Button Replacement, Open the device: step 2, image 1 of 3 Game Boy Pocket Power Button Replacement, Open the device: step 2, image 2 of 3 Game Boy Pocket Power Button Replacement, Open the device: step 2, image 3 of 3
      • 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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    3. Game Boy Pocket Power Button Replacement, Remove the power button: step 3, image 1 of 3 Game Boy Pocket Power Button Replacement, Remove the power button: step 3, image 2 of 3 Game Boy Pocket Power Button Replacement, Remove the power button: step 3, image 3 of 3
      • Use your fingers to remove the grey power button to the right of the ribbon cable.

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Conclusion

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

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