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Game Boy
Pokémon Game Boy save battery: signs it's dying and what to do
Why the Game Boy Pokémon games stop saving or lose their clock, what the small battery inside does, and how to protect your save b...
Game Boy
Is a Game Boy backlight mod worth it? An honest take
What a backlit IPS screen actually changes on the original Game Boy and the Pocket, the collector-value catch, and who it suits be...
Game Boy
Game Boy no sound? What to check first
Simple checks for a silent or crackly Game Boy, Pocket or Color, starting with the volume wheel and the headphone socket, and what...
Game Boy
Game Boy won't turn on? What to check first
A few simple checks for a Game Boy, Pocket or Color that won't power on, from the batteries to the cartridge, and what to do if no...
Game Boy
Vertical lines on a Game Boy screen: what causes them and what can be done
Why the original Game Boy shows vertical lines or blank columns, what a careful reheat of the screen ribbon can do, and what to do...
Game Boy
Game Boy Color IPS mod explained: drop-in or laminated?
Why the Game Boy Color screen is so hard to see, the difference between a drop-in and a laminated IPS kit, and when a mod might no...
Game Boy
How much does a Game Boy repair cost in the UK?
Every fixed price for original Game Boy, Pocket and Color repairs and screen mods, what each one covers, and why independent repai...
Game Boy
How to Pack a Game Boy for Posting
Sending a Game Boy, GBA or SP for repair? How to pack it so it arrives safely, what to leave out, and what to do if an SP battery...
Game Boy
Which Game Boy Do I Have? Model Codes and How to Spot Them
Not sure which Game Boy you've got? Find the model code on the label, match the visual clues, and see which repairs apply to your...
Game Boy
GBA Buttons Sticky or Not Working? Causes and Fixes
Sticky A button, a D-pad that misses presses, or a dead shoulder button? Why GBA buttons fail, what's safe to try at home, and whe...
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Game Boy
GBA Not Reading Games? What to Check Before You Book a Repair
White screen, scrambled logo or nothing at all? The simple checks to try when your Game Boy Advance won't read a cartridge, before...
Game Boy
Game Boy
GBA Rechargeable Battery Mod: USB-C Charging for Your Game Boy Advance
Swap AA batteries for a rechargeable pack and a USB-C port. How the GBA battery mod works, the trade-offs, and what SP owners shou...
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