Install a USB-C Battery Cover on Game Boy Color

By Hand Held Legend | Published: 2026-10-17

Category: How-to Guides

Swap your Game Boy Color battery cover for a USB-C charging port in minutes. This guide walks you through the Hispeedido battery cover install step by step.

Quick answer

Installing a USB-C battery cover on your Game Boy Color takes about five minutes and requires no soldering. The Hispeedido USB-C Battery Cover replaces the original battery door and lets you charge your GBC with a standard USB-C cable. You'll need a small Phillips-head screwdriver and a replacement battery cover that matches your shell color.

What you need before starting

You'll need a Hispeedido USB-C Battery Cover (choose the color that matches your shell), a small Phillips-head screwdriver, and your Game Boy Color with batteries removed. The cover works with standard AA batteries and does not require any internal modification. If you already have a GBC USB-C charging module installed inside, this cover pairs with it for a complete charge solution.

One limitation: this battery cover only adds a charging port — it does not include a charging circuit. You need the separate Game Boy Color USB-C Charging Module from Hispeedido installed inside the console for the cover to actually charge the batteries. The cover itself simply provides the physical USB-C port access.

Installation steps

Remove the original battery cover: Slide the existing battery cover off your Game Boy Color. Set it aside — you won't need it again unless you revert to the stock setup. Common mistake: Forcing the cover off at an angle can crack the plastic tabs. Slide it straight back.
Insert fresh AA batteries: Place two AA batteries into the battery compartment, observing correct polarity (+ and -). The Hispeedido cover needs batteries to complete the circuit for charging. Checkpoint: Make sure the batteries are fully seated. A loose battery can prevent the cover from snapping on properly.
Align the USB-C port with the console's charging module: If you have a Hispeedido USB-C charging module installed inside the GBC, line up the cover's USB-C opening with the module's port. The cover should sit flush against the console. Common mistake: If the cover doesn't sit flush, the charging module may be misaligned. Re-seat the module before snapping the cover on.
Snap the battery cover into place: Press the cover down evenly until you hear a click from both side tabs. The cover should be level with the rest of the shell with no gaps. Checkpoint: Gently tug the cover — if it lifts, one tab isn't engaged. Remove and try again.
Test the USB-C charging port: Plug a USB-C cable into the cover's port. If your charging module is installed correctly, the console should begin charging. Leave the cover on during charging. If nothing happens, verify the charging module is connected to the GBC motherboard and that your USB-C cable supports power delivery.

The product you'll use

Game Boy Color USB-C Battery Cover - HISPEEDIDO: This USB-C Battery Cover by Hispeedido provides your Game Boy Color with secure and reliable power from USB-C cables. Its high-quality construction ensures it is durable and long-lasting. The cover snaps on firmly and won't pop off during gameplay, and the molded plastic holds the USB-C port in alignment so you don't have to worry about loose connections.