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Game Boy Advance Laminated IPS Shell - Hispeedido
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Game Boy Advance Laminated IPS Shell - Hispeedido
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Willow Grove PA 19090
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The Laminated IPS Shell for Game Boy Advance from Hispeedido is an ideal replacement for your GBA. Its high-quality shell ensures a perfect fit and it is molded for Hispeedido laminated IPS kits.
INCLUDED:
- 1 x Replacement Shell
- 1 x Button Set (Light/Medium Gray)
- 1 x Screw Set
- 1x Battery cover
- 1x LED Light Pipe
- Membranes not included.
PAIRS WELL WITH:
- Laminated V5 IPS LCD kit for Game Boy Advance - Hispeedido
- USB-C Battery Cover for Game Boy Advance - Hispeedido
NOTES:
- Battery housing trimmed for battery mods. Does not include USB-C modified battery cover, must purchase USB-C cover separately.
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RetroSix plastic buttons may be a tight fit in these shells.
- Applicable console text is present.
- Clear shells are a frosted clear.
- The shells feature self-threading screws as the screw posts are not pre-threaded. To avoid damage, do not over-tighten, as this may cause cracks. Refunds are not given in these instances.
I appreciate how many different colors are available but the shells are a little brittle (though this could be a quality of transparent plastic in general but still be aware). When installing screws, I discovered the **** ports aren't threaded so it will take a little bit of work to get the screws in. Over all, despite those factors, the quality and aesthetics are what you would want. The IPS installation sat perfectly flush with the case which really makes the whole unit feel very premium!
Shell feels pretty good in quality, Only issue i ran into with it is butons are loose. And dont use the membranes provided in the kit. They dont have the same clickiness the OG provides. Only went with this due to the hispeedo V5 Screen. Even if shell isnt my favorite makes it worth it to have that screen!
I am not a fan of this shell. I bought it because it is the only option for the Hispeedido laminated display, which I think ranks up there with the Funnyplaying ITA as possibly the best GBA display. However, the plastic feels cheaper than the original OEM shell and the Funnyplaying laminated shell. The buttons and dpad sit looser in the shell as well, like the shell was designed for taller buttons and dpad. This causes the buttons to rattle a lot and when you press on them you are pressing them into the shell too far. It isn't pleasant or satisfying and reduces the quality of the overall package. Because of these issues, I decided to carefully trim my OEM shell with a dremel and an X-acto knife which was a little tedious, but it worked out. In my opinion either stick with the Funnyplaying ITA and a Funnyplaying shell or trim your OEM shell if you want to use the Hispeedido laminated display.
The ips screen fit great. But the screws went in very tight and the side bumpers are loose. The shell cracked at the corner of the screen after 2 days. Im pretty sure it's from the pressure from the **** holes not being right and it binding. The A button is very loose even with the new rubber backing behind the button. Not very happy with it but, the only choice for hispeedido screens.
Thank you for your feedback! We are sorry to hear of the trouble. With aftermarket products, these are issues that can occur with the shells. The shells screw posts are not pre-threaded because if you need to open the console back up after closing, the more you do so, the more likely it is for the posts to be stripped of the threads or break. However, this creates resistance when putting the screws in the posts for the first time since you are creating those threads.
I would suggest using firm but gentle pressure, with slow and careful torquing when putting the screws in the shell for the first time. If you find that a screw seems to be getting tired or looks like it is stripping, stop immediately and remove the screw. You will also want to ensure you do not screw the shell too tight, just enough to close the build. Do not use a drill for these types of products and make sure you are using the correct screwdriver size.
For the A button, if you have your original membrane, you can give this a try to see if that helps with the looseness you are experiencing. If you have any questions about all this, feel free to reach out to us at support@handheldlegend.com.
Got this shell and a few other parts (such as backlit screen) and refurbed my little sisters GBA from childhood. I gave it to her for Xmas and she cried. I think I won Xmas this year.
when i got the new shell the color was even better in person and everything went on so smooth with no trouble and time will tell how durable it is but as for now its spot on what i was looking for and a bonus was it glows in the dark after putting it under light. money well spent.
