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How to Replace the Faceplate on a Game Boy Micro

Faceplates for the Game Boy micro help to prevent scratches or other damage. They also give the device a distinctive personality. You can customize the color to match your mood or find a faceplate with your favorite design. Replacing the faceplate is simple and quick. Follow these steps to replace the faceplate on a Game Boy micro.

Things You'll Need

Faceplate
Game Boy micro

Instructions

- 1
  Clear off a workspace on a hard surface, such as a table. You will need about a square foot of working surface.
- 2
  Insert the faceplate ejector tool into the ejector holes on the left side of the Game Boy. The tool was included in the original Game Boy micro package.
- 3
  Remove the faceplate when it is loose. It should come off easily.
- 4
  Place the old faceplate into a storage case or its original packaging. Remove the new faceplate from its packaging.
- 5
  Align the tabs of the new faceplate with the slots on the Game Boy micro. The tabs are on the right side of the device.
- 6
  Snap the left side of the faceplate down, securing it. It should feel snug and should not move around.

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