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Game Boy Pocket Power Button Replacement

Device	Game Boy Pocket
Difficulty	Easy
Time	5 - 10 minutes
Steps	3

This guide is by Adriana Rahrig on iFixit and is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0. ByteRot mirrors it for non-commercial preservation: formatting changed and photos resized for old browsers; full-size photos and the text are on the FTP in /DOCS/REPAIR. Original guide >>

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!

Tools: Y1 Tri-point Screwdriver

Step 1 :: Remove the external screws

• 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.

Step 2 :: Open the device

• Place your hands on the front and back covers of the Game Boy Pocket, and carefully separate the device.
• REMINDER: Set the back cover aside. You will need it to reassemble the device.

Step 3 :: Remove the power button

• Use your fingers to remove the grey power button to the right of the ribbon cable.

Conclusion

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

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