Replacing GameBoy Cartridge Battery - Best Way

Italian Retro Guy
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Published 2021-01-03
REQUIRED TOOLS
- Soldering iron (Any temperature controlled iron will do. I have it set to 300°C)
- Solder wire (recommending 0.8-1mm leaded solder, 60/40 or 63/37)
- Fine pointed tweezers (they may get bent so get sacrificial ones), or a sturdy needle
- Any tweezers
- Gamebit 3.8mm Screwdriver
- Sandpaper (any grit will do, recommending between 80 and 150)


OPTIONAL TOOLS
- Desoldering wick (GOOT is good brand)
- No-clean flux (tacky or liquid)
- 99% IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol)
- Cotton swabs

REQUIRED PARTS (Around $10)

- CR2032 Battery Sockets, pick SMD variant: aliexpress.com/item/4001267681679.html
- CR2032 Battery: www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=cr2032
- Gamebit Screwdriver: aliexpress.com/item/32997515833.html

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