Hardware AGB shoulder buttons replacement (L+R)

[M4ciek]

Hi, it's my first thread on this forum!

I would like to ask about tact switches replacement for AGB-001.

I found replacement for GBA SP / NDS on dx: Repair Parts Replacement L+R Buttons Switches for SP/NDS (Pair).

Can I use it for AGB-001?

 

[Deleted User]

I don't really know, but for 1,70$ if you have the soldering skills required I think you can do nothing wrong

 

[M4ciek]

It looks very similar... but will it fit for AGB?

 

[The Real Jdbye]

It looks very similar... but will it fit for AGB?

Those look like just ordinary tact switches so probably yes.

 

[how_do_i_do_that]

Yes it would work, just make sure you don't desolder the metal base it is resting on.

Picture of button: here

It might eventually come lose, since it looks like the GBA buttons had short pegs sticking through the metal base.

 

[M4ciek]

Yes it would work, just make sure you don't desolder the metal base it is resting on.

Thanks for advice I thought the metal base is part of switch.

So... thank you all for reply - I will order it and tell you how it fits in AGB-001.

 

[Joe88]

did the button stop working?
you can pull the rubber piece out and blow air into it and try to get it open and clean the metal circle contact

my ags101 had the same problem, I added a paper shim so the trigger fully presses down on the rubber

 

[how_do_i_do_that]

The metal base is what keeps you from snapping the buttons off the PCB when you repeatedly press the button over long periods of time.

 

[M4ciek]

did the button stop working?[/quote

No they're working (but not perfect)... I want to full refurbish GBA (exactly 2 GBA) and change screen from AGS-101 in one. I also want to change rubbers, buttons, shell and tact switches

The metal base is what keeps you from snapping the buttons off the PCB when you repeatedly press the button over long periods of time.

Right, now I know. Thank you. I thought it is internal part of switch.