Top 20 Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP Console Questions & Answers

probably the battery is old. i have a ds that will only work when it's plugged in. try charging it for a good 5 minutes, then, while it's still plugged in, try turning it on. hopefully it will work.

You have either a broken, damaged or disconnected LCD screen. (The screen cable passes through the hinge)

Go to Settings - System - Console Settings - System Settings - then press LT,RT,X,Y,LB,RB,down four times and it should bring up a reset screen.

You might need to find and buy a new game boy color.

Step 1:

Hold down the "L" (shoulder) and tiny "Screen Light On/Off Switch" buttons of the Game Boy Advance simultaneously.

Step 2:

Options menu along with "exit" appear.

Step 3:

Select "exit" and press "A" button.

It has a short init then,try wiggling it to see if it don't pop back on

Well it sounds like the bAttery inside of the game pack that allows you to save the game data is dead now so buy a new game pack then.

Well it sounds like there is a loose connection inside of the sp then so it will have to get repaired too.

Well it sounds like your sp is broken then

That's normal. The gba will play all three generations of game boy games. The start up screen that comes up is that of whichever cartridge you are putting in.

Hi Yes you can but it will cost you a bit it a problem with your flexcable1 go to amazon.com type in flexcable for GAMEBOY ADVANCE SP2 buy the one thats suits your budget 3 then you have to open your console and replace it 4 if you cant open it you can check youtube to see how.

Get a hemostat (looks like a very skinny needle-nose pliers, usually stainless steel or chrome-plated). You can sometimes find these at a hardware store or tool supply house; otherwise a medical supply vendor.Remove the battery from the Gameboy and keep one finger on the - battery contact inside the battery compartment. This will protect the unit from static electricity damage from the other hand holding the hemostat. Use that tool to carefully straighten the bent pins. Bent pins break easily; that's why you need to be careful not to use too much force or bend them too far the other way.If you do break a pin, you'll have to replace the connector. This requires some fine soldering skills and good tools. It is not something you can do with Grandpa's soldering gun.

It may be a faulty battery, its fuse may have blown or it has a cracked motherboard.

Well its because the charger is broken then and you need to buy a new apater then.

Game Boy Advance SP - Charging Light Won't Display If the orange-colored charge light on your Game Boy Advance SP is no longer coming on when the A/C Adapter is connected to your system, please use the following troubleshooting steps.

Troubleshooting Steps:

1. Make Sure the Game Boy Advance SP Isn't Already Fully Charged
   If the battery is already fully charged, the light will not display when the system is plugged into the AC Adapter. Play a game without using the AC Adapter for at least 10-15 minutes, then plug the AC Adapter in, to see if the light comes on. If it does come on, the battery was fully charged. If the light still does not come on, see Step 2.



2. Make Sure the Outlet You Are Using Works
   Plugging another electrical device into the outlet is a good way to check if the outlet works, or that the outlet you are using is not controlled by a nearby light switch. You may also want to try a different outlet.



3. Try a Different Licensed AC Adapter
   If the charging light doesn't display, try a different AC Adapter, if possible, to determine if perhaps the problem is with the adapter.
   
   
   • If a different AC Adapter works, you will need to get a replacement AC Adapter from our Online Store, or by calling our Consumer Service Department at 1-800-255-3700.
   • If a different AC Adapter doesn't work, or if a replacement AC Adapter is not available and the lights will not display, we recommend having your Game Boy Advance SP repaired. Check out our convenient repair options.
   
   


Note: Please be sure to include both the Game Boy Advance SP and the AC Adapter with any repair

Well its because the bulit in light bulb for the SP's back light to shine is basically burned out by now so you will just have to buy a new SP then.

press and hold a+b+start+select until it reboots and will get back to the same screen which is 00000/000000 (main screen with no games). then turn off /on the gba and you should have the screen where it says "update file list" and the game should be back after updating the list of file...

Hi,
Charging problem.
If you have experience in repairing GB SP, you could open the main board and check the continuity of the resistor coil near the charger inlet and the two micro fuse, that is the usual probs of the SP.
Check also the charger if the output has DC current.
If you have no idea on such repair, better bring it to your technician and have him do the repairing, it needs soldering to replace those parts that I have describe.

Thanks for asking FixYa!

Here is the perfect solution, : Guess what, that happened to my 30 minutes ago when i felt like playing my gameboy with pokemon emerald. This is an easy to solve problem, and it will work every time. This is a step by step procedure please follow the instructions one step at a time !! :::

Step one: Close the gameboy and take out Pokemon emerald
Step two: Blow into the bottom of pokemon emerald [to get dust out]
Step three: Blow into the place where you place pokemon emerald
Step four: Put it back in and test it, it the nintendo sign is all blury and weird, continue
Step five [Only do this if it still isnt working] Keep turning off the game boy and turning it back on
These problems are caused by damage done to the system or dust in the game cartridge.
If this hasnt worked,, Try it again :)

this is normal because it does not have a menu it cant switch games THIS IS VERY normal if you want to be REALLY safe follow these steps:1.Save Game Then Shut Down.2.Take Out Game Slowly And Carefully.3.Blow Inside The Game And The System.4.Put Game In Safe Sanitary Place.5.Take New Game Blow Inside The Game And Inside Your System.6.Put It In Slowly And Carefully.7. Before Turning On Hold A Button Down For 5 Seconds And Tap L Button For 5 Seconds But Gentle.8.Turn On If Game Is Frozen Take Out Slow And Blow In Game And System- Matthew Clark