thegamezmaster Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Got a replacement shell and when I went to put the hinge holder pieces back in, the two on the sides of the case, I can't push them in place all the way. I've tried everything but there're almost all the way in but not all the way in place. Anyone else ever have this problem? Any suggestions on how to get all the way in place? I've tried everything I know but the plastic hinge cover( a small plastic piece that fits on top of the hinge part) seems a little too big and won't go any farther. Thanks for any help anyone can offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VertigoProcess Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Got a replacement shell and when I went to put the hinge holder pieces back in, the two on the sides of the case, I can't push them in place all the way. I've tried everything but there're almost all the way in but not all the way in place. Anyone else ever have this problem? Any suggestions on how to get all the way in place? I've tried everything I know but the plastic hinge cover( a small plastic piece that fits on top of the hinge part) seems a little too big and won't go any farther. Thanks for any help anyone can offer. So do you think the plastic hinge piece is defective... as in made to big? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaperman Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 The hinge has to be spun a certain direction, and even then it's always terribly hard to push them in. Look at it from the inside and use a flat screwdriver to make sure the clips are going to clear. I've done several case replacements, and my plastic ends were never too large to get in, but if they were I suppose they can be sanded down. The spot you're at is where GBA repair always slows down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaperman Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Also, try slowly opening and closing the SP while pushing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegamezmaster Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 Already got together and still can't get in. The plastic hinge covers seem the same size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegamezmaster Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 (edited) Tried everything and still no luck. Oh well at least their in almost all the way. Just doesn't lock in the upright position. Plus the hinge piece is from the original gba sp. Edited December 20, 2011 by thegamezmaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegamezmaster Posted December 24, 2011 Author Share Posted December 24, 2011 Just a thought, would silicone grease on either the hinge pieces or the inside of the shell where they go help or hurt anything? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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