Gameboy Advance SP Mod: New Shell, RGB LED Base, & More
In this video, I take a worn Gameboy Advance SP and house its components in a new clear shell. I also add modifications such as: a new IPS LCD screen, a RGB LED Flex Board in the base for lighting to pass through the shell, and USB-C port to replace the old proprietary power connector. I am also uploading a separate video on how to adjust the screen and flex board settings.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro
0:46 – Console Shell, Buttons, Hinges, RBG LED Flex Board
1:20 – Bottom shell + Mainboard Removal
2:14 – RGB LED Flexboard Installation
4:01 – Disassembling the rest of the old shell
4:58 – Assembling new shell w/ original screen + mainboard
8:41 – Transplanting old shell sticker to new shell
9:13 – Initial completion, decide to add IPS LCD Screen + USB C port
9:55 – IPS LCD Screen Installation
11:15 – Old power connector removed
12:21 – USB C port installation
13:59 – Installing flex cable for screen to mainboard
15:23 – Filling hole left by old power connector
15:45 – Filing screw stock in the way of USB C port
16:28 – Final reassembly
16:56 – Final product, additional video, + conclusion
Video transcript on Kofskie.com
Parts used:
-Console Shell: https://handheldlegend.com/products/g...
-Matching buttons: https://handheldlegend.com/products/g...
-Hinges: https://handheldlegend.com/products/g...
-RGB LED Flexboard: https://handheldlegend.com/products/r...
IPS LCD Screen: https://handheldlegend.com/products/g...
-USB C Daughter Board, no support for headphones: https://handheldlegend.com/products/u...
-USB C Daughter Board that supports headphones: https://handheldlegend.com/products/g...
Articles:
-LED Flexboard Installation guide: https://wiki.handheldlegend.com/retro...
-LED Flexboard User guide: https://wiki.handheldlegend.com/retro...
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Tools I use:
-iFixit Pro Tech Tool Kit (Includes Philips PH1 bit, Y0 bit, flathead screw bit, and the tweezers in the video.I bought three that I use constantly for home and work, not sponsored): https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/Pr...
-Kapton Tape: https://amzn.to/3EZRoBH
-Flux pen: https://amzn.to/3qtWLlz
-Hakko FX-888D Soldering Iron: https://amzn.to/3bbsNfC
-T18-CF15 Bevel Tip: https://amzn.to/3O1TY0O
-Solder: https://amzn.to/3qt9btH
-Plastic Scraper Blade: https://amzn.to/48GzPVU
-99% Isopropyl Alcohol: Found at your local grocery/pharmacy (91% will also work)
-Cotton Swabs: Found at your local grocery/pharmacy
-Sissors: Found at your local grocery/pharmacy (I would suggest small sewing sissors)
-Soldering Wick: https://amzn.to/3jWkNTG
-Hakko Helping hands: https://amzn.to/3oWOjNu
-Hot air station: https://amzn.to/3oUUkKv
-Hakko FX-951 Soldering Station: https://amzn.to/48rYvSj
-FM2032-51 Handpiece: https://amzn.to/48vXGrt
-T30-KN Knife Tip (only compatible with FM2032-51): https://amzn.to/3vxDmYf
-Amscope SE400-Z Stereo Microscope: https://amzn.to/3HgFG8A
-Loctite Superglue: https://amzn.to/37owzBf
-File set: https://amzn.to/3dT6FZd
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