This GBA SP Screen Mod is Better Than an AGS-101!

Fans of the Game Boy Advance who prefer the SP's clamshell form factor generally find the AGS-101 to be the best experience. But this IPS screen kit can make your SP look even better!

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[bclikesyou]

I just did my 2nd IPS mod last night. It's unbelievable how good it makes these tiny lil memory makers look. Solid video!

[cambelio]

It’s a great mod. But would advise the following:
1. Hinges- While closed, move the holding clips in slightly using a small plastic driver ( so not to scratch them)
Move the shell to the open position and then push the hinges out, they will then come out intact and without issue. Keep left for left and right for right.
Then push the hinges in to the new shell while it is in the open position ( open position ensure they slide in without fuss and without snapping your case)
2. Cable - the cable should be wrapped round in the other direction to ensure there is no snagging.
3. Power- it uses way more power than the frontlit model. You’ll be looking at around 3.5hrs on the mid brightness setting. Frontlit gave around 8hrs.

[stefanocrespi]

This is not properly a mod, it is a total conversion!
Simply amazing.

[MatSpeedle]

That blue and clear combo looks great! Nice work Colin!

[chopsmccartney]

This is a beautiful build. I was stunned to see, at the 8:10 mark, that the logo for SMW looked like it was popping right of the display! If I used my SPs more often I would definitely consider installing one of these kits, especially since I could go ballistic with the different color and shell styles, and maybe even go nuts with some RGB LED installation. Fantastic work as always!

[Rspsand]

Wow, things changed in 2 years. 30-40$ for a working gameboy is insane. A non-working scrap 001 costs double that now

[DanielSchmidt]

I'm impressed by how calming your videos are, especially those about mod. It's almost like a smr.

[Tyler-gvzf]

My dad gave me an AGS101 when he came back from Iraq back in Christmas of 2005. Would love to have a spare like this!

[sjm]

Just installed one of these a week ago. Definitely worth it imo.

[WickedGamerCollector]

Awesome build video, like your channel.
You have a really great GBA Collection 😲

[Madblaster]

WARNIING: coming from someone who's done a ton of these mods. The replacement hinges may not support the caps from the shell. Cutting inside the caps may be necessary. Example, scroll through:


4:24 that's the wrong way to install the hinges. The screen has to be installed in it's open position otherwise it can break the plastic. See link above. They will slide in nicely if done correctly.

[stephengreen]

I just completed this mod and have a few pointers during reassembly:
1. Inserting new hinges can be a nightmare and the caps are easily damaged. What worked for me was to insert 3/4 of the way and open the screen to the normal viewing angle. Then pushed them in bracing against a soft piece of wood that's covered. Once popped in I could finish with my thumb.
2. Watch the soldered wire placement when assembling. The wire tends to want to lay over the button membranes.
3. The square nut for the battery door likes to fall out or push out easily when closing the battery door which means another disassembly.
4. The power switch can get out of alignment during assembly so keep an eye on that. I slid it to its mid position and aligned the plastic slider over it while on the button side of the unit, not the final back cover.

[dogeymon]

I’m so happy I remembered which tutorial video to watch. I’m back to this one with a new IPS V2 for a beat up scratched gba sp I got for $20. I can’t wait to repeat the same magic. The last one was a gift for my cousin and man he was blown away. Thanks for the fantastic video. It made everything so easy

[gothickah]

I was hoping to see you install IPS screen on Sony PSP. Love your vid, this one definately a satisfaction

[silentfanatic]

Always impressed by how clean and precise your work is. Would love to hire you to install a UniBIOS mod on my AES!

[ianeckhoff]

I did mine the night before last. I love it!

[MrCamaroSR]

Just finished upgrading my 001. This video is great and I'm glad I was able to restore one to better than new. Thank you

[therealbeast]

I rebuilt my SP with a IPS screen and a NES style shell. I absolutely love it.

[JaredWilbanks]

Thanks for the video/tutorial! A couple of things I noticed after completing my build:

1. The supplied membranes are junk. They are too thin and allow the A and B buttons to rotate under the shell and get stuck. Ended up swapping my originals back in.

2. The supplied screws are also junk. The heads strip way too easily. Definitely reuse your original screws (including the one for the battery door).

3. Don't forget to install the little female square that the battery door screw screws into under the bottom shell half. If you forget, you'll have to go back in, which means removing (and reinstalling) the 6 tri-wing screws, which further weakens the plastic threads in these cheap aftermarket shells.

[ulysesmorales]

This was awesome man, easy to do as well. Definitely gonna buy another AGS - 001 to use the motherboard and make one of these myself. Great video!