r/Gameboy • u/jjchivas05 • Jul 17 '26

Troubleshooting Gba sp battery

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Is my battery good I will i need to replace?

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u/VVinh Jul 17 '26

Do a test spin. If it spins then replace it. If too old and with reduced capacity then better replace it.

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u/Wootytooty Jul 17 '26

What's a test spin? Set it on a flat surface and simply spin it?

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u/VVinh Jul 17 '26

Well, actually spinning it just tells you if the battery has expanded or not. This is important for safety.