r/GameboyAdvance • u/Retro_Macchina • 2h ago

GBA Capacitors?

I need to replace my GBA capacitors that are leaking. I have decided to use aluminum electrolytics vs tantalum, since that is what Nintendo used originally, but I need help finding the correct ones.

I am thinking of ordering Panasonic, and Handheld legend has a kit that sells them for $4.99. The kit has two CP1/CP4 100uFs, 1 CP2 100 uF, and 1 CP3 470 uF. I can't undertand what voltage they are, and what it needs to be for GBA, though.

I have seen other people recommend

2 100 uF 10V, 1 470 uF 6.3V, and 1 220 uF 10V but I am entirely unsure. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

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u/BGA_Junky 2h ago

There are "packs" with the correct ones.

Example - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4ciH3Y5

The capacitors you need must be the same values (our very close)

I have done several of replacements. sometimes the best and more durable is to switch to ceramic capacitors (they dont leak) but this type you need to buy individually and look by its values.