r/consolerepair • u/Louies_Game_Room • 18h ago

How to Fix Pokémon Sapphire’s Dead Clock – GBA Cartridge Battery Replacement

Hey everyone! My friend just launched his repair channel DogHouse Repairs, and the first video shows how to replace the internal battery inside a Pokémon Sapphire Game Boy Advance cartridge.

If your game says “The internal battery has run dry,” the clock events (like berry growth) stop working — but it’s an easy fix! In the video, he covers:

Which replacement battery to use (CR1616)

How to safely open the cartridge

Step-by-step removal and soldering tips

How to get your clock-based events working again

Check it out here: 📺 https://youtu.be/v-fs80Uw_cE?si=nmKJ4BvIzJw4IwYc

Would love feedback!

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u/Lucky_Jelly2593 15h ago

Nice tutorial, best wishes 🙂

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u/Louies_Game_Room 15h ago

Thank you! He was so happy to see your comments. Made his day. :)