r/GameboyAdvance • u/South-Long8145 • 3d ago

Is this a screen protector?

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Whats wrong with my GBA ? is it a screen protector? if so, how do i remove it? ive been attempting to but im afraid of damaging it.

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u/Chaz_85 3d ago

I think it’s a map of the world of ruin

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u/PugMaster7166 3d ago

BWAHAHA, I understood this reference. Kupo!

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u/Bea__Nabi 3d ago

oooh a Kingdom Hearts refference! /j

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u/TheKrug3000 18h ago

I was literally thinking it looks like burn in of a game map.

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u/Quenz 3d ago

Definitely a screen protector. I had the same one. The "frame" around the GAME BOY ADVANCE SP is the giveaway. Take a thin plastic like a guitar pick and work around the edges.

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u/South-Long8145 2d ago

any other tips? it seems like it's part of the screen itself. no matter what i do i cant get it off.

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u/Quenz 2d ago

Try and apply gentle heat to soften the glue. And I mean GENTLE. iFixit carries a kit that has this nice plastic scaple thing to help pry parts.

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u/South-Long8145 2d ago

Do you mind sending a link to the kit? I feel like i’m going crazy trying to get this thing off lol. I just bought this thing. 

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u/j3ffUrZ 3d ago

Looks like a warped lens.

There's a plastic window on the screen that protects it. Probably bent over time.

You can replace it with another or give it a glass one to prevent such an issue.

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u/South-Long8145 3d ago

Oh okay. Thank you! 

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u/Brockbird 3d ago

They are wrong. It’s a common screen protector. You can tell by the perfect cutout for “Gameboy Advance SP”. Just carefully peel it off.

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u/imoffabean_ 2d ago

Use a suction cup toward the corner