Hand Held Legend

Game Boy Backlight Display Mod V3 for DMG and GBP

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$5.75 $8.99 In stock

Category: Game Boy

A Game Boy Backlight display mod from Hand-Held Legend is an easy to use LED panel that fits behind the original Game Boy LCD to light up the screen from behind. Some modification to the console is required although its basic enough for any beginner. 

FEATURES:

  • 9 rich color choices
  • Thinnest backlight available at 1.23mm
  • >90% uniformity
  • DMG and Pocket compatible
  • V3: Super thin with a flat FCP cable and Resistors built in (excludes RGB)
  • You can also display your screen in an "inverted" orientation to give your pixels a retro look.
  • RGB Variant allows for custom colors or color switching with DIP 4 Position Switch (sold separately). Please see documentation.
  • 2 Resistors built in! (excludes RGB)
  • Soldering required.

INCLUDED:

  • 1x Backlight
  • 2x 28 gauge pre-tinned wires (excludes RGB version)
  • 4x 28 gauge pre-tinned wires (RGB version only)
  • 2x 100 OHM resistors (RGB version only)
  • 1x 150 OHM resistor (RGB version only)
  • 1x Polarization film

PAIRS WELL WITH:

  • Tri-wing Screwdriver
  • Solder Wick 2.0mm 1.5m
  • Game Boy Bivert/Hex Module V2 | DMG

    NOTES:

    • This backlight is compatible with the Game Boy DMG and Game Boy Pocket.
    • It is not compatible with the following models: Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Advance SP, Nintendo DS, or Nintendo 3DS.
    • Photos are biverted.
    • Polarization film is not attached to backlight.
    • To test this backlight, you can use a power supply, such as alligator clips or a multimeter, on the two gold contacts to turn it on. This ensures the correct color has been sent and review the backlight for any damage/defects.
    • Do NOT use cleaning agents such as alcohol on the backlight. This can cause damage such as spots/splotches.

    DOCUMENTATION:

    • Game Boy DMG- Video and guides will be updated.
    • Game Boy Pocket -Video and guides will be updated.
    • Game Boy DMG RGB Install Video - guide coming soon.
    • RGB Color Options

    WARNINGS:

    • Test before installation! When you receive a backlight/LCD kit, you should perform a dry run before installing to assure that nothing has been damaged in transit. A dry run or test fit means the kit is not installed in the shell. This includes the use of adhesives, brackets, and any performed soldering. All ribbon cables should have no bends or creases in them. If you are unsure how to perform a dry run, please contact our support team and we will be happy to help. Backlight kits that have been installed are not eligible for replacement or return.
    • LCD may break if put under too much pressure or dropped. Please exercise extreme caution when installing.
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    Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

    Madison M. ★★★★★

    Installing this was my first time soldering, and the included ribbon cable made it way easier than I expected. Now my classic Tetris cart looks crisp and evenly lit, no dark spots at all.

    Penelope I. ★★★★★

    The LED panel is surprisingly bright and even, making my old Pokémon game actually playable without squinting. Installation took about twenty minutes with some careful trimming, and the final result looks original instead of tacked-on.

    Scarlett ★★★★★

    I was hesitant to mod my old Game Boy, but this backlight panel made the screen way clearer in dim light. The installation took some patience but the end result is totally worth it for playing Tetris at night.