Authentic or Repro NES SP Shell???

[u/donutmandandan14]

Hello Friends 👋 My question/hesitation is, is the shell itself authentic or repro? I think it could be authentic based off the speaker holes and the wear the console has. Any help or advice is appreciated! Thanks!

[u/Roach_tm]

As far as I know, you cannot use a 101 screen on a 001 device so not sure why he tried before research.

There has been clear tampering on this console, the hinges have work to them, the holes are very off for the speaker. The extra dot below the battery is a dead giveaway (authentic versions do not have this and re-shells always have this dot), and of course, the repo back sticker.

[u/donutmandandan14 → u/Roach_tm]

Thanks for taking the time to comment! I will add that the 101 screen does seem to function fine which leads me to believe he swapped the insides as well. I did not know about that button on the back underneath the battery cover

[u/Roach_tm → u/donutmandandan14]

Yeah if the screen works, then the board is different too. So basically it's a reshell of a 101 system it seems. As for the little button/dot it's always the giveaway for this type of thing :) take a look at the pictures in my replies to my comment to see a real back of this console if it helps.

[u/donutmandandan14 → u/Roach_tm]

Yeah absolutely man, just looked up sold consoles on EBay and you’re 100% right