IT COULDN'T BE MORE 'CLEAR'! | IPS and Battery Modded GBA SP Tutorial | Retro Renew

It couldn’t be more clear how awesome this truly is! In today’s episode of Retro Renew I will be installing an IPS kit and an fantastic Battery Mod designed by Makho, into an old beat up AGS-001! I think you all are really going to enjoy this one! Cheers!

So here's what you will find in this video:
► 0:00 Intro
► 1:00 IPB/Battery Mod Parts Overview
► 3:00 Game Boy Advance SP Mod Tutorial
► 8:30 Pros and Cons
► 10:20 Conclusion

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DISCLAIMER: This video is only for entertainment purposes. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of tools, equipment, or from the information in this video is the sole responsibility of the viewer and is to be used at the discretion of the end user/viewer and not Macho Nacho Productions or Tito Perez. If you are uncertain about any step of the process or feel unsure about your skill level, seek a more authoritative source.

[XanderRowlet]

Used this video as a guide to shell swap and IPS mod my childhood SP into a nice transparent black shell. Thanks a ton Tito! Love your videos a ton man

[ChocolateAsian]

I made my first Game Boy mod with this video and your other one (where you work on two clear SPs at once) and it turned out fantastic! I used the crystal clear FunnyPlaying shell with no color to let the circuitry shine through, chrome silver ExtremeRate buttons, and a white bordered IPS screen, to really make it look space age. I made a process video and everything and it did well on instagram. I even did a clear game cartridge swap for Metroid Fusion and it looks killer. Thanks Tito!!!

[JonnyReaper]

I just followed along with this and completed my first console mod! My childhood SP with brand new buttons, speaker, shell and ips screen with the brightness controls soldered too! Thanks Tito you're a legend! 😁

[melodicssb]

I love the clear shell! It looks so clean, and I was planning on doing an IPS mod to a GBA SP with a clear purple shell and black buttons. That’ll be sometime this month hopefully, but I’m excited! Great video as always Tito!

[Moshugaani]

Those graphics on this channel are amazing! The rotating footage of the consoles and other equipment looks so cool.

[twoodall]

Beautiful work as usual! I really like the look of those buttons.
Also, I've gotta add a note of caution for those SP hinges.. I removed mine incorrectly and got a nasty gash in my thumb. It's worth taking the time to do it right.

[Sagan_BlandardXX]

Just ordered one for myself. Very very excited. I love my SP, but can't wait for this. Just a lovely system.

[Lestat_luar]

One of the best explanations about how to change the hinges. Thank you for the video

[MakoyUnggoy]

I always think it's a pity that Nintendo never released official aftermarket shell designs for their handheld consoles because the quality is usually night and day between theirs and the cheap Chinese copies...I can see why Nintendo never did but it's still a shame anyway!

[MrBrownsugar]

Got an IPS V2 in march this year and couldn’t be happier. Mind blown at the image

[JFrnandes]

Just finished upgrading my SP, thanks for the video.

[universe_slavija]

why is this the best visualy and auditively channel like intro music is GOOD and everyithing is so well done like im in some relaxed jizzing state here

[Eight-Bytes]

This is almost the exact mod I recently did a few days ago, the only difference is that I used the silver RetroCNC buttons.

RGRS is probably my favorite place to shop for mod parts as well.

Awesome video, and a great looking build. I like yours more than the one I built, it's nice and consistent.

[gildardorodriguez]

Hey Tito I've been seeing videos several months ago. You have gotten very confident in front of the camera lately. I'm still catching up to older videos

[PuppetMaster]

Already missing that amazing Halloween intro but man what a glorious build

[Moshugaani]

I ordered a clear shell as well. Can't wait till it arrives along with an IPS and a new battery!

[peresole]

Awesome video. Best explanation i've found of the more than 15 videos i've seen on that kind of mod.
Just finished mine and everything went smooth af. Just a few tips not really included in the video if I can add because even if they are stupid things i still managed to have to open the back cover and remove the motherboard two times...
First: be sure to put in the small metal squared piece with the female screw on the inside of the back case or it won't be possible to screw the battery cover.
Second: be sure you align the on/off button of the shell with the right position on the motherboard.
Third: even if the speaker is just a matter of dropping it in the right place, be sure you don't put it upside down as I did... ; (

Also, buy a good tri-screwdriver because the one that came with the shell + screen I bought from aliexpress was quite shit.

[HighDollarHobo]

Sweet build! Love seeing you encourage everyone to MOD even though you make it look way to easy lol ✌

[jamesfrace]

Bought a cheap AGS-001 and did the IPS and Atomic purple shell with the pcb battery. Looks amazing. I left my 101 stock.

[Kolby]

So I’m 23. I’ve been moved out since 18. Today my Dad texted me and said he found my old SP 101 which I used for thousands of hours since I was about 13. To say I was excited was an understatement. I’m ordering a kit soon because there is screen damage but I’m ready to facelift my childhood