How to Upgrade the Back Ports to USB-C

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Steps:

  1. Turn off the GameBoy Advance SP completely before you start cleaning the port.
  2. Use a cotton swab dipped in alcohol to gently scrub the inside of the port.
  3. Do NOT apply too much pressure or use anything sharp to clean the ports.
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  4. Use a Y00 screwdriver, to take out the six Tri-Wing 1.5mm screws as you carefully disassemble your GameBoy into 4 parts: console, battery, back panel, and motherboard.
  5. The next few steps require knowledge of soldering and soldering safety guidelines. We strongly recommend that you review this video on how to safely solder.
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  6. Next, desolder the back port from the motherboard using a desoldering pump.
  7. Take caution of the other parts of the motherboard as you desolder.
  8. Clean off any remaining solder on the motherboard when you finish.
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  9. Align your USB-C port in place and ensure the bottom is facing downward.
  10. Prepare the solder and iron.
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  11. Solder the sides that were previously connected to the old port.
  12. After it is secured on both sides, solder the 4 metal pins on the back of the new USB-C port.
  13. Once again, be careful not to damage/apply heat to any of the other parts of the motherboard.
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  14. To test for a successful connection, turn on the device.
  15. If it doesn't turn on, ensure the port is connected on the correct points. If it isn't, use your soldering iron to solder the correct metal points.
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  16. Follow Steps 1 and 2 in reverse to reassemble.
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