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GBA SP IPS Cloud Version | Install Guide

15min

This is our install guide for the Game Boy Advance SP LCD Kit and Lens - Cloud Version

Video Guide



Getting Started

This kit requires the soldering of one wire from the ribbon cable to the brightness button pad.

Required Tools and Parts

  • Tweezers
  • J1 (Japanese Industrial Standard) Screwdriver
  • Y1 Tri-point screwdriver

Take Inventory

Ensure you have all the parts included with each kit. See below:

The Cloud IPS LCD Kit for Gameboy Advance SP includes:

  • 1x IPS Panel with Lens pre-adhered
  • 1x PCB Control Board
  • 1x Ribbon Cable

Before You Proceed

  1. Fully disassemble your AGB Game Boy Advance
  2. Fully dry test your IPS kit before installation

Installing your IPS kit, bending the ribbon cables, soldering, or applying any adhesives in this kit will void the warranty and return policy. Fully test your kit before proceeding.

Shell Modifications

This kit requires a small modification of the top portion of the shell in order to make room for lens to fit into the top half of the shell. Cut along the section that is highlighted in red.

Before Cut
Before Cut

After Cut
After Cut


Installation

The first thing to do after modifying the shell is to place the screen into the top half of the shell.

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Install the ribbon cable into the top port of the control board

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From here fold the ribbon cable down, it can either be ran under or over the control board. It can then be looped out of the case, and the case can be screwed close.

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Next, feed the flex cable through the bottom of the shell

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Insert and screw down the piece that covers the hinge

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Now to add your hinges back to the console

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All that is left is soldering a wire from the flex cable to the point Q12B for brightness control

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From this point, you can finish putting your console back together as normal!

Troubleshooting

  • IPS Troubleshoot Guide.
  • If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to support@handheldlegend.com



Updated 24 Mar 2023
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Video Guide
Getting Started
Required Tools and Parts
Take Inventory
Shell Modifications
Installation
Troubleshooting