The EASIEST SP Mod! (No Soldering) | Drop-In GBA SP Tutorial

Apparently this kit was just updated to have a metal shielding attached that can be removed to access the board, but the screen is also laminated now so you can't remove the screen lens like I did. Aaaaand now they have a new listing on AliExpress with the red lens so that screen died for nothing RIP. You can grab the red lens version here: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEh...
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[@DCOneFourSeven]

You hear me? But I just got here I didn't say anything.

[@thesilentobserver93]

Getting tired of waiting for my buddy to get around to modding his SP. So I just ordered one of these kits for him. Affordable, simple, and will definitely be worthy upgrade for his childhood AGS-001. Now, if only it were an AGB-001, then it would be truly awesome. lol

[@bloink3511]

Looks like I’m gonna be checking eBay for a non childhood SP! Thanks for these walkthroughs. They help me so much

[@andyc7777]

How were the prices a year ago? They're currently kinda pricey in the UK

[@bloink3511]

@@andyc7777 I was able to get one for $90 US and it came with a charger and game. I think prices on the collectors market have been going up as a whole recently though

[@benjaminolguin2907]

I recently found out about you and love your work❤

[@JakeSimmons]

UPDATE! Apparently this kit was just updated to have a metal shielding attached that can be removed to access the board, but the screen is also laminated now so you can't remove the screen lens like I did. Aaaaand now they have a new listing on AliExpress with the red lens so that screen died for nothing RIP. You can grab the red lens version here: tinyurl.com/mv7xk8fz If you are a part of the 99% who are gonna leave the screen lens alone, the installation process is the same. You just don't have to assemble the screen anymore. It’s actually even easier for you guys now!

[@narutoxaruto5524]

I think your website is down or something

[@Jason-sz6ep]

But will this red screen still have the game boy advanced sp logo in gold?

[@j1t176]

i encourage everyone to learn soldering!

[@ThisIsSrsBsnsMan]

Jake, love the videos. I want to keep my oem shell and buttons but still want to upgrade the screen. Is this the best option for that? The screen does look a little off centered

[@dakotashireman6404]

Love the channel brother man

[@OzzyHunter]

Thanks bro, Just modded my first GBA sp with the help of this vid 👍👍

[@ginmil3436]

Right on Tim exactly what I was looking for!! Thank!

[@johndee759]

Thank you for making this video. I am looking for a white shell is already pre cut for bigger screen replacement for the gba sp.

[@vancecannella6995]

Soldering is half the fun tho!!

[@JAGtheTrekkieGEMINI1701]

Nice but I just want a *BIGGER* screen on my GBA SP! Or is the regular GBA more suited for a bigger screen Mod... Or maybe even the GBC? Help pls :/

[@ER6nPhil]

awesome video 👍👍

[@just.cody.]

Dude your SUBSCRIBE button started glowing when you said subscribe. Is that a manual feature in KZbin studio you added, or is this something new KZbin has added on their end?? Either way, new sub from me!

[@JakeSimmons]

I think it’s a new KZbin feature but thank you haha

[@hikateplays9961]

Wouldnt it possibly work to change the wire for the touch brightness control to a longer one and then solder that to the brightness button?

[@JakeSimmons]

No

[@zarlorin3728]

Your videos are helping. thanks

[@Jason-sz6ep]

Can I get a link to the second screen you used to add my red famicom lense on it?

[@dylanmadsen5079]

where do you get a replacement case & buttons for the famicom shell?

[@named321]

So what exactly does this mod do? Just changes screen brightness?

[@petermuniz9296]

Hi, I have a game boy the fat old one the gray one is there anyway I can make it into an SP Game Boy advance and install the shell

[@Jason-sz6ep]

Wait so I just got a famicom gameboy and would love to keep the red screen would it be possible to peel off the screen like you did to a ITA screen from retro gaming repair shop? I’ll just make sure to heat it up so it will peel easily

[@Jason-sz6ep]

Or do I buy a gameboy advanced screen like you did the second go? And just re add my lense like you did

[@annevanmeeuwen7995]

Hello ! Sorry for the late reply, but the red screen comes with the gold text! It's very beautiful

[@Resolve_DigitalMedia]

to use or not to use IPA for cleaning? one video i watched you mentioned to not use IPA.

[@JakeSimmons]

With the SP’s buttons you need to be careful. You don’t want liquid seeping into the dome switches. I recommend getting a toothbrush wet with IPA and cleaning the board that way. I would still avoid the buttons though. Also, no liquid around the screen

[@DarthPooh]

Would the touch sensors work in boxie pixel metal unhinged gba sp shell?

[@JakeSimmons]

I don’t know. I’ve never used a boxy pixel SP shell

[@SonnyBoyPalaboy]

Does this work for the ags 001 and 101 the same way?

[@badguyfishing2344]

Jake man love the videos got me an SP didn't know if it worked I had to buy a charger well when I plug it in the light flashes for just a sec and will not hold charge so I bought battery and it is on the way any other advice or is my sp fried also the original battery does not seemed to be bulged if ya see this and reply Thanks much my dude!!!

[@JakeSimmons]

It’s most likely a bad battery. It could also be a bad fuse or even an issue with the charge port. Hopefully it’s just the battery though

[@badguyfishing2344]

@Jake Simmons yoJake battery came in today and that was the problem old thing fired right up now time for this mod wish me luck! I feel lile watching your videos I got this mod in the bag so I hope!!

[@badguyfishing2344]

​@Jake Simmons jake idk if you'll see this but another question I got the battery and when I plug in the charger the orange light comes on for a second and off would I need to replace the charging port? I can't seem to find a video on it if you have one. Thanks agin

[@JakeSimmons]

@@badguyfishing2344 I’m working on a video that goes over all of the most common game boy issues across all of the models. There is a section about the charging issues on the sp. I’m trying to get it finished for tomorrow but it’ll probably be delayed until next week

[@JakeSimmons]

@@badguyfishing2344I would actually join the discord (link in description) and ask for help there. I’m restructuring my video to be separated into one video per model and the SP one will be a little while longer. So in the meantime, I recommend joining the discord so me or someone else can help you because I don’t want to keep you waiting for my video

[@zacharydutton6315]

Will this work with the 001 or do I need a 101

[@JakeSimmons]

I know for sure it works with the 001 and I believe it works with a 101 but I’ve never done it

[@RealRobiwan]

Idk if it's just me but you're website doesn't seem to be working for me. It goes to it but there's nothing to click on. Lots of just empty black spaces.

[@pspsmallz]

Having the same issue, was looking to see if there was any modded gameboy I'd be interested in but everything is blank, hope he sees our comments.

[@JakeSimmons]

Could you DM me on Instagram screenshots of what it looks like for you? A couple people have said this and I haven’t been able to recreate it myself

[@psebb3502]

Cool

[@Seveinis]

So IPS screens for the gba also work in the gba sp?!?

[@JakeSimmons]

Yeah a lot of kits are the same screen with a different ribbon cable. Not all of them though

[@Seveinis]

You’re amazing man!! Modding 2 of my personal gba sps and 1 of my personal gba. I’ve been watching your stuff for weeks now and I can’t wait to start modding. Do you recommend any battery mods for the SP since it’ll be using the IPS and battery drainage is a concern of mine? Again thanks for everything! I subscribed on my first watch lol

[@Seveinis]

Do you know where I can get a gba ips screen that will fit a sp?

[@JakeSimmons]

@@Seveinis thanks for the kind words! Hope it all goes well! You can join the discord for help if you get stuck. And as far as battery mods, I don’t really mess with batteries since they can be dangerous for you and the console :/ battery life is just par for the course

[@Seveinis]

Thanks! Just made my first post, looking forward to all your future uploads :)) wishing you the best and success

[@HarambaeXelonmuskfans]

/sp/

[@PhadexLXIV_Greece]

Mod on /sp/

[@Kev_la_street]

oh yes yet another dropshipping website.

[@JakeSimmons]

I’m not sure which one you think is dropshipping but okay

[@wntrsoul]

@@JakeSimmons the screen link i’m pretty sure

[@JakeSimmons]

@@wntrsoul there are no drop shipping websites in my description

[@edwinesperanza6262]

This was waaaay too complacated than soldering a wire...