After a number of false starts, I was finally able to mod a #GameboyAdvance and I'm really happy with the results!
Unfortunately, my original #GBA was pretty fried - heavy corrosion had claimed my power switch and my mediocre soldering skills finished it off after some 'repair' attempts! Luckily, I was able to source a reasonably cheap GBA from eBay, which had a board that was in amazing condition.
I installed a backlit screen and had more success with soldering the three connections that enable the screen's menu! I've also added a USB-C battery mod, which from early testing has pretty decent life so far. I originally intended to use my stock black shell, but the replacement battery kit required cutting some plastic in the battery compartment, which I didn't have the heart to do. The crystal purple looks nice though!
The only parts that were brought forward from my original GBA were the membranes, buttons and grips. Considering doing another!
Unfortunately, my original #GBA was pretty fried - heavy corrosion had claimed my power switch and my mediocre soldering skills finished it off after some 'repair' attempts! Luckily, I was able to source a reasonably cheap GBA from eBay, which had a board that was in amazing condition.
I installed a backlit screen and had more success with soldering the three connections that enable the screen's menu! I've also added a USB-C battery mod, which from early testing has pretty decent life so far. I originally intended to use my stock black shell, but the replacement battery kit required cutting some plastic in the battery compartment, which I didn't have the heart to do. The crystal purple looks nice though!
The only parts that were brought forward from my original GBA were the membranes, buttons and grips. Considering doing another!