Gameboy SP repair (DUST)

salsa_shark

salsa_shark

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I bought a used Gameboy SP in near perfect condition, except there's a little dust under the screen, it's not bad, barely noticable, yet I like all my things to be in near perfect condition, and this dust doesn't warrant perfect at all.

Any help ?

Is there a simple way to fix this ? Some kind of weird trick to it ?


Or am I screwed ? :whistle2:#
 
Perhaps, but only is I know exactly what I'm doing once I get inside.

I'm just afraid of getting it apart and not knowing how to get it back together or just not being able to put it back together.

That's why I was wondering if there was an easier way.
 
[quote name='Grave_Addiction']Chances are you might open it up and even more dust will collect on the screen. You might be able to do it quickly with a can of air spray.[/QUOTE]

Just make sure not to use HAIR spray. haha

But like he said, there's a good chance that you could make it worse, or accidentally leave a fingerprint or something else more annoying.
 
Oh Dear God.

There's even more dust on the screen now ? How did it get there !?!?!?!!

Now the screen is practically ruined !
 
[quote name='salsa_shark']Oh Dear God.

There's even more dust on the screen now ? How did it get there !?!?!?!!

Now the screen is practically ruined ![/QUOTE]

Owned.

What'd you do anyways?
 
[quote name='salsa_shark']Oh Dear God.

There's even more dust on the screen now ? How did it get there !?!?!?!!

Now the screen is practically ruined ![/QUOTE]


ha
 
I have opened my sp screen and it has several layers of screens. I got all the dust out the top one, but I didn't even try to get down anymore (which is where the big white specks are:( )

It is very difficult to remove the top layer of screen as it is sealed on with black goo stuff, plus as stated you might get more dust in than out.

The screen on the SP is Nintendos first non replacable screen on a gameboy. They fixed this with the DSs top screen. If it has scratches or dust you just order a new screen lens from Nintendo. I hope the new Micro model has this feature as well, especially since it has no protection like SP and DS do.
 
I actually have the same problem (dust or lint stuck inside of the screen). Anybody have any suggestions on how to remove em???
 
[quote name='Demontooth']If you want all your systems to be perfect why are you buying used?[/QUOTE]

This is cheap ass gamer after all
 
I'm surprised that my DS has almost NO dust beneath the screen...then again...how could you tell when its backlit :D

I assume this is a front-lit SP? If it is, ouch.
 
[quote name='Tooboe-Kaze']This is cheap ass gamer after all[/QUOTE]

But if he wants a perfect system, he shouldn't buy used. If it's used, it's probably not perfect.
 
So I tried removing the screen by first removing the rubber parts around it. I used a very small flat headed screw driver to undo the screws. I successfully pulled off the screen and cleaned out the annoyances. However, what the others say is true. Little dust particles are now inside the screen (more than before). For me, it's not a big deal since they don't bother me as much as the big pieces of lint did, but it may still be a problem for others. I suggest that if you are to clean the screen, go to a place where there's not that much dust floating around or have someone or something cover you from above while your working on it, to prevent dust from falling onto the screen.
 
[quote name='Tooboe-Kaze']So I tried removing the screen by first removing the rubber parts around it. I used a very small flat headed screw driver to undo the screws. I successfully pulled off the screen and cleaned out the annoyances. However, what the others say is true. Little dust particles are now inside the screen (more than before). For me, it's not a big deal since they don't bother me as much as the big pieces of lint did, but it may still be a problem for others. I suggest that if you are to clean the screen, go to a place where there's not that much dust floating around or have someone or something cover you from above while your working on it, to prevent dust from falling onto the screen.[/QUOTE]

Another thing to try would be to do this in the restroom after taking a hot shower. Wouldn't the steam sort of weigh down the floating dust and other stuff? I tried this when I replaced my GBA screen. It worked out pretty good.
 
[quote name='doctorfaustus']Another thing to try would be to do this in the restroom after taking a hot shower. Wouldn't the steam sort of weigh down the floating dust and other stuff? I tried this when I replaced my GBA screen. It worked out pretty good.[/QUOTE]

You're right. I am, however, kinda paranoid about the whole "after the shower" thing since moisture might come in and mess up all the electronic stuff.
 
Buying a new SP doesn't always give you your cake and allow you to eat it too. I bought an NES special edition SP about a year and a half ago from Circuit City. I had to go open and look at three different SPs before I found one without a speck of dust that glares through the screen. Now over a year later, a speck has shown up. 2 out of 3 with poor quality control, and now the third one has the infamous speck. Those are terrible numbers. On top of that I have also fallen prey to the "Cannot read disc..." error on my Gamecube.

I have an original NES, still works, my friends have dropped an original NES from over 15 feet onto concrete just to see if it would still work... It does. I have an original gameboy, works amazing, I have a SNES, still works. I even have a Virtual Boy, I played it just a week ago. My N64 is still going strong. However, now it seems like their quality control has just gone to the dumps. When it comes to Nintendo these days, I suggest you only buy used and cross your fingers it is playable. Otherwise you are just paying higher prices for new and still crossing your fingers it is playable.

The only upside to buying new is the fact you can send it to Nintendo and have them repair it for free. But that is only if it screws up within the warrenty period. Ninty days after you buy new, you are crossing your fingers for the rest of your life. Nintendo just isn't worth it anymore, they are worried more about trying to make the next big console technology breakthrough, than their customers.

Maybe I will buy a PSP and a 360.
 
[quote name='cgpwns']I have opened my sp screen and it has several layers of screens. I got all the dust out the top one, but I didn't even try to get down anymore (which is where the big white specks are:( )

It is very difficult to remove the top layer of screen as it is sealed on with black goo stuff, plus as stated you might get more dust in than out.

The screen on the SP is Nintendos first non replacable screen on a gameboy. They fixed this with the DSs top screen. If it has scratches or dust you just order a new screen lens from Nintendo. I hope the new Micro model has this feature as well, especially since it has no protection like SP and DS do.[/quote]

I thought the changeable faceplates protected the Micro screen?
 
[quote name='FalconX2']Maybe I will buy a PSP and a 360.[/QUOTE]

Yes because Sony and Microsoft have such a flawless track record with hardware. :roll:
 
[quote name='yukine']I thought the changeable faceplates protected the Micro screen?[/QUOTE]

Thats an old post from when there was little info about the micro.
 
[quote name='FalconX2']On top of that I have also fallen prey to the "Cannot read disc..." error on my Gamecube.

I have an original NES, still works, my friends have dropped an original NES from over 15 feet onto concrete just to see if it would still work... It does. I have an original gameboy, works amazing, I have a SNES, still works. I even have a Virtual Boy, I played it just a week ago. My N64 is still going strong. However, now it seems like their quality control has just gone to the dumps.

Maybe I will buy a PSP and a 360.[/quote]

Moving parts in products cause more problems than cartirdges (in reference to the 360, PSP, and NGC).
 
[quote name='FalconX2']Buying a new SP doesn't always give you your cake and allow you to eat it too. I bought an NES special edition SP about a year and a half ago from Circuit City. I had to go open and look at three different SPs before I found one without a speck of dust that glares through the screen. Now over a year later, a speck has shown up. 2 out of 3 with poor quality control, and now the third one has the infamous speck.

Maybe I will buy a PSP and a 360.[/QUOTE]

This is true, when the SP first came out I returned a couple before finally giving up and living with the factory dust under the screen.
 
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