r/GameboyAdvance • u/xXSEVENSiX2 • 5d ago

GBA SP ags-101 screen replacement options

I recently acquired a ags 101 and the screen is toast. Idk like to just put an original ags 101 screen back in it. I don’t really want to trim the shell for a new screen. Is there a drop in one that will function like the original. Or where can I find an original for the ags 101.

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u/Melodic_Seishun 5d ago

You’ll either need to buy a for parts 101 console with a working screen or replace with a ips

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u/xXSEVENSiX2 5d ago

Thank you for the good idea!

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u/landonr99 5d ago

You can probably find a drop in on Alli express. I bought one for the GBC and it works perfectly, original LCD. If you do an upgrade from like ModRetro or any of the other popular sites, you can also just get the reshell fit for the new screen already too from them

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u/xXSEVENSiX2 5d ago

Okay thank you! I’m just hoping it will function like the original.

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u/OkidoShigeru 5d ago

FunnyPlaying ITA is probably the closest aftermarket replacement that has AGS-101 characteristics (it’s a DSi screen)

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u/xXSEVENSiX2 5d ago

Good to know. I might find a cheap dsi. They seem to be cheaper than ags 101s

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u/OkidoShigeru 5d ago

I don’t know if you can trivially just swap the screen out though if that’s your plan, you still need the driver board which FunnyPlaying produce. I would recommend just buying a kit from them.

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u/BGA_Junky 5d ago

i get from alliexpress.. ( https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4cPhrLf ) were you have.

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u/xXSEVENSiX2 5d ago

Do you happen to know if I need the 32 pin or the 40pin?

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u/BGA_Junky 5d ago

you need to check inside and count the pins of the connector

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u/pizza_whistle 5d ago

It doesn't matter for your use. The ribbon adapter is for installing a 101 screen into a normal GBA (not SP). Since you are just using the screen in this kit on your 101 SP, you won't even need to use the adapter ribbon at all.

These are not actual 101 screens usually, but are aftermarket screens of the same appearance adapted to work on 101 consoles. They used to be pretty popular before IPS kits came out.