Hello all! I have an amazing modded GBA that I purchased through an eBay builder who was wonderfully communicative and built my console exactly how I wanted it.

Unfortunately, I've found myself displeased with one specific feature: the DPad. It takes a great deal of force to move diagonally in any game I play. I truthfully don't recall this being an issue with my old OEM unit that I enjoyed in highschool. I added some cardstock as a makeshift spacer based on some recommendations I've found online, and that improved it only marginally.

Has anyone else out there encountered this issue? If so, do you have any advice?

My initial research suggests the aftermarket membrane for the DPad is the culprit. I've cleaned the contacts on the motherboard so I believe that can't be the problem. If membrane conductivity is the issue, then I don't know what brand to replace it with. Seems like every thing on the market is built by the same manufacturers?

Any advice you guys can offer would be appreciated!