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burrito
October 5th, 2006, 22:36
Is there a guide or video anywhere that shows how to repair a broken R button on a GameBoy Advance SP button?
And where can I get a screwdriver that can unscrew the tiny screws the GBA SP has? Would a glasses store (like Lenscrafter's) have the right size?
What size screwdriver do I need?
cloud_952
October 5th, 2006, 23:53
It's a special tri-wing screwdriver. You have to order it from the internet (assuming you're talking about the one that looks like a Y, almost).

For really small screws, go get a jeweler's screw-driver set. They're relatively inexpensive (some $1 stores have them, actually), and help with alot of hardware. ^^
Wally
October 6th, 2006, 01:21
Everyone has this freaking problem... lol
pibs
October 6th, 2006, 01:29
when i opened mine up i just used a philips with the big fat head and just jammed it in, u can do that if u want to be ghetto and not buy the screwdriver.

!WARNING! *It does mess up ur screws a bit*
burrito
October 6th, 2006, 12:48
What size can the flat kind be to open up a Y screw?
I have some flat head ones, I don't know which is best.
cloud_952
October 10th, 2006, 08:17
What size can the flat kind be to open up a Y screw?
I have some flat head ones, I don't know which is best.

I'd suggest you do it the way the pros do, and try some hardcore, technical troubleshooting.

First off, make sure everything is grounded, and there's no excess dust in your surroundings.

Next: take those screwdrivers you said you have and TRY them in the SP. First one doesn't work? Use the next on. Keep going until one works.

Troubleshooting in a nutshell.
razorak
October 10th, 2006, 09:11
my light blue one has both L and R buttons faulty...lol

Think it may have to do with the button....does it?