Is it easy to change the shell case of a GBA SP?

[Saiyan Lusitano]

I have two GBA SPs (unfortunately they're both the AGS-001) and have been thinking about replacing the cases since they're pretty banged.

The shell cases on Aliexpress (NES + Zelda cases would be my picks) are sold at good prices but never done such a thing myself and then if it works out, I'd order an AGS-101 screen from them too.

Thanks.

 

[GreatCrippler]

It's not difficult, just take your time, and it's an easy process. I have done a couple, and it is worth noting that the replacement cases do feel a bit cheaper.

 

[Byokugen]

Compared to n(3)ds it's piece of cake

 

[Saiyan Lusitano]

It's not difficult, just take your time, and it's an easy process. I have done a couple, and it is worth noting that the replacement cases do feel a bit cheaper.

They feel cheaper, like how?

 

[GreatCrippler]

Cheaper plastic used. It's not unbearable or anything, it's just a lesser quality plastic.

 

[Saiyan Lusitano]

Cheaper plastic used. It's not unbearable or anything, it's just a lesser quality plastic.

Do you have any recommendations of better shell cases?

 

[Dionicio3]

Just be carful when taking out the L and R triggers, I heard many people get pricked by them

 

[GreatCrippler]

Do you have any recommendations of better shell cases?

Other than spending way more on an actual SP, or case, then no. All of the replacement ones I have seen are lesser quality.