Nintendo Gameboy Advance Repairs

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Common GBA Issues

Screen Repair

Symptoms -

Cracked or Shattered Screen – Visible damage affecting display clarity.
Black Spots or Dead Pixels – Dark patches or stuck pixels that won’t go away.
No Display but Sound Works – The console turns on, but the screen stays black.
Flickering or Glitching Graphics – The display flashes, has lines, or shows distorted images.
Unresponsive Touchscreen – Touch controls don’t register or work inconsistently.
Washed-Out or Dim Colors – The switch screen appears dull or faded compared to normal.

If these issues occur, a screen replacement is likely needed to restore proper function.

Estimated Cost : $75 - $100

At Hardware Healers, we always aim to keep your repair costs as low as possible. If a specific part replacement can fix the issue, we’ll try that first before opting for a full component replacement. —saving you money whenever possible! 💰🎮

Gameslot Repair

Symptoms -

Games Won’t Start – The console doesn’t recognize cartridges or shows a blank screen.
Glitched or Distorted Graphics – Games load with missing sprites, lines, or flickering visuals.
Intermittent Connection – The game only works when the cartridge is inserted at a specific angle or wiggled.
Loose Cartridge Fit – Games feel too loose or don’t click in securely.
Corroded or Bent Pins – Visible dirt, rust, or damage inside the cartridge slot.

If these issues occur, cleaning or replacing the game slot can restore proper game functionality.

Estimated Cost : $75

Speaker Repair

Symptoms -

No Sound Output – The console produces no audio from the speakers, but headphones work.
Distorted or Crackling Sound – Audio is fuzzy, crackly, or has static interference.
Low or Muffled Volume – Sound is much quieter than normal, even at max volume.
One Speaker Not Working – Sound only comes from one side instead of both.
Intermittent Audio – Sound cuts in and out randomly.

Speaker malfunctions can be caused by dust, water damage, loose connections, or faulty hardware, often requiring cleaning or replacement.

Estimated Cost : $75

Button Repair

Symptoms -

Unresponsive Buttons – Some or all buttons don’t register presses.
Sticky or Stuck Buttons – Buttons feel jammed, require extra force, or don’t pop back up.
Delayed or Inconsistent Inputs – Presses register intermittently or with a delay.
Multiple Button Failures – Several buttons stop working at the same time.
No Click or Feedback – Buttons feel mushy or don’t provide the usual tactile response.

These issues can be caused by wear and tear, dirt buildup, or internal damage, often requiring cleaning or replacement.

Estimated Cost : $60

Power Button Repair

Symptoms -

Won’t Charge – The device doesn’t charge when plugged in.
Loose or Wobbly Connection – The charging cable fits loosely or falls out easily.
Intermittent Charging – The 3DS only charges when the cable is positioned a certain way.
No Charging Light – The orange charging LED doesn’t turn on when plugged in.
Physical Damage – Bent pins, dirt buildup, or a broken charge port.

If these issues occur, replacing the charge port can restore proper charging and power stability.

Estimated Cost : $80

Game Cartridge battery replacement

Symptoms -

Lost Save Data – Saved progress disappears after turning off the console.
Unable to Save – The game allows saving, but progress isn’t retained after restarting.
Error Messages – Some games may display warnings about corrupted or missing save data.
Real-Time Events Not Working – Games with time-based features (e.g., Pokémon clock-based events) stop functioning properly.

The internal battery powers the save function in certain GBA cartridges. If these issues occur, replacing the battery will restore the ability to save progress.

Estimated Cost : $15

What to Expect

Free Initial assessment

Our expert technicians will carefully assess your GBA to identify the most likely cause of the symptoms you're experiencing. You'll then receive a no-obligation quote detailing your expected repair costs—so you’ll know exactly what to expect before moving forward. 🎮🔧

Expert Repairs & Communication

At Hardware Healers, our skilled technicians will get to work on your GBA as soon as it arrives! If we find anything unexpected that changes your original quote, we’ll contact you first before moving forward. We believe you should always be in control of your repair.

If you decide not to proceed, thats fine!—no surprises, no pressure! 🎮🔧