Thanks so much for this video. I just finished this mod and it helped me so much, I think I would've struggled a bit here and there if I would've gone into it blind. I really underestimated how easy it is for little bits of dust getting onto the screen, and when trying to get rid of it with a bit of tape I didn't anticipate that it would leave my fingerprint on the screen (printed on from the tape). In the end a few gentle wipes with a smooth cloth and some blows from a rubber air cleaner thingy worked fine for me. I think my glass lens sits only ~99% flush but I can live with it - that part was really the scariest. I even ordered a spare lens in case I completely mess up. Oh and on that note, buying the bracket and an IPS ready shell was so much worth it, it made this mod really mostly hassle free. When I finished, I realized I completely forgot to put in the diffusor for the power LED, but I just unscrewed everything again and put it in. I did need to do that anyway, since I also wanted to remove the two top screws from the front PCB again (the ones you mentioned as optional) as they were way too tight in a way that I couldn't use the contrast wheel anymore. But everything works perfectly fine without them. In the end I have to say I love this mod so much already, it just looks really, really good. The dot matrix mode and the color changing feature are the cherry on top. Thanks again for this video, as I maybe would never have done this mod without!
I found a Gameboy deep in the woods. It was in a giant Gameboy style case with a bunch of games. It had a charger and no batteries inside. The screen was shot but it actually powered on and was in really amazing shape for having survived at least 20 years, if not more out in the woods. I just need the front motherboard and screen if you happen to have some extras I could purchase? I'll have to share the video of when I found it with you.
Best and Most current guide thanks. My kit had little screen pcb (was black) already connected to back of screen, so that was one thing for anyone watching. I was too paranoid of getting the screen dirty so put the glass on the case then dropped the assembled screen and jig in, so I didn't have to worry about touching the screen during rest of assembly ( I am sure you have a reason for not doing it this way ) . Getting that inner layer off the inside of the glass is by far the worst part of this kit. Will buy some extra glass screens next time incase.
Yes, these types of screen upgrade kits are really easy to install nowadays. But unless you're very careful and you can ensure that you're working in a dust-free environment, it can be difficult to avoid annoying little blemishes like dust & fingerprints. So I agree with your suggestion to install the lens, make sure its inward facing surface is very clean, then quickly lay the screen in. That way there's less risk of getting any fingerprints on them, dust & dander getting trapped between the screen and the lens, etc.
I've still to install a single IPS screen. Holding out for the day I can hire you to just live in a shed in my mansion and modify all of my bits and pieces.
Ive been on the fence about starting my modding journey because of overwhelming tutorial videos, but this one is the best ive seen. So concise and easy to follow. Thank you so much for this sir!!
I got it done successfully thanks so much. My speaker wires were actually red and black and the terminals were marked + and - thanks again for the great help & content
@@RavenTheLabrador not yet! Getting around to things is always something I struggle with. I did record some footage but never edited anything worth posting yet
Great and easy video to follow. Thank you for this. I just restored a non-working Gameboy and will be replacing the screen and case soon. This helps a ton.
Awesome vid! I followed the links above to get the kit and the install went perfectly except I didn't realize the glass lens isn't included in the case kit or the IPS screen kit - worth mentioning or linking to it above!
Great instructional video! 👍🏼Ive just inherited a dmg with battery corrosion damage to the rear board and would definitely like to see a troubleshooting video for it!
Once the lens is on there's nothing you can do about the dust. Also the IPS is recessed but the glass lens is flush so that's more likely to get knocked. But the dust is the main thing.
Joe you're too good to us! Do you think you could do any videos addressing specifically the use of LSDJ/flash carts on modded consoles? My understanding is that things like the EZ Flash JR are very picky when placed in consoles with IPS displays
I suppose I'd have to have a decent range of flash carts. Maybe if I get an ez flash it's worth a try. In the meantime I'll try it with Everdrive, EMS and Drag n Derp to see how it behaves!
@@JoeBleeps That'd be awesome! My buddy is having a heck of a time trying to use a GB Pocket with this cart and it's making me hesitant to do any modding to my DMG
@@Two-Eyed_Boy ahhh yes that's specific to the pocket. I've had a nightmare with mine. The power drain was very finely calibrated on the original unit, so the extra strain from the screen and the cart causes a lot of problems. No such issues with the DMG or Color
Hi Joe. I'm doing this right now, love this guide. Question... when soldering the speaker to the front board, both of my wires are the same colour... does it make a difference what side hole each wire goes to?
Does anyone make an original Gameboy shell (I’m talking with the slanted Gameboy speaker grill/chunky case) for a Gameboy colour mod? That’s what we all want!
Double check that the ribbon cable is seated correctly in its slot and also that the tiny connector for the screen to the ribbon is snapped together in the right spot
@@goemon74 it's just that sometimes if the ribbon isn't seated right you'll get some bit not all of the connections working. My first step in these cases is to disconnect and reconnect all the links one by one.
hi i have some questions, where did you buy the kit? the only ones i can find they do not have the screen cover for the casing,and dont you need another voltage regulator? like to hear from you. kind regards en greatings from belgium.
The parts I used are all linked in the description, maybe links are out of date but that's still a good website to use, took a delivery from them today in fact
It varies but usually around 30awg. Thicker gives a more solid signal but makes it pinch more when you reassemble which can cause interference. Thinner wire makes it easier to close it all up with no pinching but may not be as reliable in terms of audio signal. That said when you look at some of the thin traces on the PCB, it's not really that crucial to have thinner wires, it's usually helped avoid more problems than it's caused
@@JoeBleeps wow that was a quick reply, thank you man! I ordered a bunch of parts to do this myself using your video, so I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge like this. The wire was the last piece I needed. Thanks again dude!
Hi, thanks for the video, it helped a lot! What I noticed is that after I modded the gameboy with this kit, my power Adapter doesn't seem to work anymore. Only works on batteries, once I actually plug in the adapter the Gameboy shuts off. It was working fine before it was modded. Did you test this with an adapter by any chance? No clue what's going on here.
Not on these shells. It's a copyright issue. There are cheaper shells available with the logo, some look better than others, but with the shells moulded specifically to require no cutting there won't be a logo. There is one manufacturer that has "for Nintendo Game Boy" printed on them but that looks even worse imo. I personally like the clean look with no logo but I appreciate it takes away a little of the nostalgic authenticity. But then, the IPS screen does that too haha
I think this is a more "official" type one, I've not tried the V5 yet but it's a more generic product from what I've gathered, as opposed to the FunnyPlaying kits
Definitely! If you've got one that works, it's worth keeping that way. There are enough kits around that can be used with a broken or faulty Gameboy for mods
There's not a lot of soldering involved with these things and it's often just for the brightness control, so without it, the screen will default to maximum brightness
