I have a gameboy advance sp. It works really well for how old it is actually. The only problem is that the screen will no longer light up. When the screen first began messing up I could push the screen back fully and the light would come on. Now it does not come on. Can someone please tell me how you would fix this. Would it be best if I just bought a new screen?

Keith Killgore

• 41 Answers
• Posted on Sep 18, 2006

SOURCE: Will not play SP games

Did you clean the contacts on the game as well as the system? You may also try setting the GBA back to it's factory settings by turning it on and holding down L,R,A,B and Start

SOURCE: Instruction Manual - Game Boy Advance SP

here's you go http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/manuals/index.jsp#game

Nintendo Customer Service Downloadable Manuals

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SOURCE: back light problem on the gameboy advance sp

sounds like a loose solder connection on the backlight. Your going to have to open the gba up and resolder the wires powering the backlight.

SOURCE: GAMEBOY ADVANCE SP Nintendo

its happened to me before is the charger dirty where you plug it in the sp or maby you need a new charger

SOURCE: replacing gameboy advance sp shell

Try this website http://site.powergamingparts.com/repairGBAsp.html
I've replaced shells on the phat ds and it was fairly easy. This doesn't look nearly as complicated. It should be quick and easy.
The only thing I would say is be sure that you are careful with the cables. Make sure you lock them in right. Also, sometimes with new cases if you are having problems getting the metal thing back into the hinges, it is helpful to get a small flathead screwdriver and carve off some of the plastic inside the hinge opening (be very careful). Sometimes there is excess plastic that makes the hole too small for the hinge to fit through and this ensures that you don't scratch up the outside of the case while trying to get the hinge back in.