Got a replacement shell and when I went to put the hinge holder pieces back in, the two on the sides of the case, I can't push them in place all the way. I've tried everything but there're almost all the way in but not all the way in place. Anyone else ever have this problem? Any suggestions on how to get all the way in place? I've tried everything I know but the plastic hinge cover( a small plastic piece that fits on top of the hinge part) seems a little too big and won't go any farther. Thanks for any help anyone can offer.
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VertigoProcess
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Posted Sun Dec 11, 2011 5:12 PM
thegamezmaster, on Sat Dec 10, 2011 5:37 AM, said:
Got a replacement shell and when I went to put the hinge holder pieces back in, the two on the sides of the case, I can't push them in place all the way. I've tried everything but there're almost all the way in but not all the way in place. Anyone else ever have this problem? Any suggestions on how to get all the way in place? I've tried everything I know but the plastic hinge cover( a small plastic piece that fits on top of the hinge part) seems a little too big and won't go any farther. Thanks for any help anyone can offer.
So do you think the plastic hinge piece is defective... as in made to big?
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Reaperman
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Posted Mon Dec 12, 2011 8:27 AM
The hinge has to be spun a certain direction, and even then it's always terribly hard to push them in. Look at it from the inside and use a flat screwdriver to make sure the clips are going to clear.
I've done several case replacements, and my plastic ends were never too large to get in, but if they were I suppose they can be sanded down.
The spot you're at is where GBA repair always slows down.
I've done several case replacements, and my plastic ends were never too large to get in, but if they were I suppose they can be sanded down.
The spot you're at is where GBA repair always slows down.
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Reaperman
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Posted Mon Dec 12, 2011 11:42 AM
Also, try slowly opening and closing the SP while pushing.
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thegamezmaster
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Posted Mon Dec 12, 2011 12:04 PM
Already got together and still can't get in. The plastic hinge covers seem the same size?
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thegamezmaster
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Stargunner
Posted Tue Dec 20, 2011 4:22 AM
Tried everything and still no luck. Oh well at least their in almost all the way. Just doesn't lock in the upright position. Plus the hinge piece is from the original gba sp. 
Edited by thegamezmaster, Tue Dec 20, 2011 4:24 AM.
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thegamezmaster
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Posted Sat Dec 24, 2011 2:30 PM
Just a thought, would silicone grease on either the hinge pieces or the inside of the shell where they go help or hurt anything? Thanks.
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