eXtremeRate Chrome Gold GBA SP
Channel: makho
Date: 12/04/2022

My hinge removal tool: https://www.printables.com/model/141230-gba-sp-himge-removal-tool

I bought this shell: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09T3HDQTH
And these buttons: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09T3H66KH

Chameleon ER GBC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3C0O8729LY
Gold Chrome ER GBC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkc-usk7BVU
Gold Chrome ER GBA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDHiWdOuquU

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Game Boy Wiki: https://gameboy.github.io/
Need personalized help? Try joining one of the many discord servers linked in the wiki. 
I do not respond to emails or DMs with troubleshooting requests. 

My test ROM packs for GB(A):
240p Test Suite: https://github.com/pinobatch/240p-test-mini
mattcurrie's color test and scrolling bar test:  https://mattcurrie.com/gb-lcd-tests.zip
and "AGS Aging" for GBA button test and LCD calibration

Continuously updated backlight power usage and brightness spreadsheet: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1wUsJ2jZkEBOzhegrN-tVGW7wCkuIf6Bi

Tools I regularly use (and recommend)
Fine point tweezers - Engineer PTN-03: https://retrogamerepairshop.com/products/ptn-01-03-titanium-tweezers-series
Mini power supply - Miniware MDP-XP: https://retrogamerepairshop.com/products/mdp-xp-mini-digital-programmable-power-supply-set-with-30v-5a-90w-2-4g-wireless-connection-2-8-inch-tft-screen
Solder sucker - Engineer SS-02: https://retrogamerepairshop.com/collections/soldering/products/engineer-ss-02-solder-sucker
MiniWare TS80P Soldering Iron: https://retrogamerepairshop.com/collections/soldering/products/miniware-ts80p-more-set-kit-smart-portable-digital-soldering-iron-type-c-plug
Tips for TS80P (J02 and K4): https://retrogamerepairshop.com/collections/soldering/products/ts80-ts80p-soldering-iron-tips
MiniWare MHP30M Mini Hot Plate: https://retrogamerepairshop.com/products/miniware-mhp30m-mini-hot-plate-soldering-preheating-station-preheater-multi-intelligent-modes-with-built-in-oled-display-60w-30x30mm-power-supply
Amtech Soldering Flux: https://retrogamerepairshop.com/collections/soldering/products/no-clean-tacky-solder-flux-syringe-kit-nc-559-v2-tf-10cc
Through Hole solder practice kit: https://retrogamerepairshop.com/collections/soldering/products/rotating-windmill-red-led-flashing-light-diy-kit-with-pcb-adjustable-speed-for-soldering-kit-practice-learning-electronics
Surface mount solder practice kit: https://retrogamerepairshop.com/collections/soldering/products/solder-practice-skill-kit-training-board-smd-led

The links provided are NOT affiliate links. I have a new affiliate code for RGRS, however. Use code "makho" at checkout for 10% off your order or if you'd like to support me directly, I've created a ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/makho