![]() ![]() In addition to this, a pair of scissors, some tweezers and a microfibre cloth will prove useful. Having a knife with a good point on it is also useful when removing the screw caps in the top of the shell. A Dremel-type power tool is quick and easy, but not everyone has access to one of those, so in this guide we'll focus on using a pair of side cutters and a sharp craft knife. Tools recommended for installing the kit are the aforementioned screwdrivers (be warned the quality of these isn’t great, so if you have better quality ones you’ll find the job easier) and cutting tools for removing the plastic. You can either purchase a new 600mAh battery or upgrade to an aftermarket 850mAh battery, which are available on eBay for less than $10. NOTE: We've noticed that these new IPS screens are quite power-hungry, so if your existing 600mAh Game Boy Advance battery is a bit long in the tooth, you might find stamina is low. Not every kit will come with the exact same parts, and always make sure the seller has a good reputation before placing an order. The AGS-001 Game Boy Advance SP may have been the first-ever Game Boy with a front-lit screen, but compared to modern backlit displays, it leaves a lot to be desired in terms of brightness, clarity and vibrance. Technically, the kits could be used to replace the screens in the backlit AGS-101 model using a different method, but honestly, those are best left as they are: pixel perfection. This guide is specific to the AGS-001 model of the SP, with the front-lit screen. These screens are slightly larger than the original display and feature bold, vibrant colours and adjustable levels of brightness. ![]() In this article, we are going to be looking at installing a new “IPS V2” replacement screen kit in a Game Boy Advance SP. Fan-made modifications are appearing all of the time which help augment and improve the tech which makes these handhelds tick, and one of the latest upgrades is a new IPS screen for the Game Boy Advance SP. The Game Boy line of consoles may be old news to Nintendo, but that doesn't mean it isn't still evolving. ![]()
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