Hii everyone!! ☺️ Here’s my two GameBoys that I have had since I was a kid. I’m thinking for the GameBoy Color to do the screen upgrade with backlight. For the GameBoy Pocket, I will need to do a screen replacement which I want to go with an OEM replacement, or at least OEM spec. I also need to find a battery cover replacement for the Pocket.

Any advice on what to look out for opening these up? And also any advice on where I can start sourcing what I need?

Thanks in advance!

    • Keshara@piefed.blahaj.zoneOPEnglish
      5·
      3 months ago

      This is what I originally had in mind! I might do case too if I can find a Kiwi Color especially! I already have one original Kiwi Color, but I would love to have a second but with this screen.

      Did you consider the OLED option?

      • SW42@lemmy.worldEnglish
        5·
        3 months ago

        I did, but there were no sufficiently accessible options at that time. I am very happy with the IPS Screen and the fact that it’s pre-laminated to the lens means there is no need to be careful about dust ingress.

        • Keshara@piefed.blahaj.zoneOPEnglish
          2·
          3 months ago

          Ah good point!

          Yeah I’m leaning towards the IPS instead of the OLED. Can’t wait to get Pokemon Yellow cranking on this thing again 😄

          • SW42@lemmy.worldEnglish
            4·
            3 months ago

            Yeah, I had Blue as a kid :) still love starting it up once in a while.

            I also got the pre-made case with it so I didn’t have to cut up my original childhood GBC. Still the same Colour though :)

    • Keshara@piefed.blahaj.zoneOPEnglish
      3·
      3 months ago

      I thought about this too, but this is actually a secondary one. I also have a Kiwi coloured GameBoy Color put away which is staying exactly how it is

    • LoafedBurrito@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      3 months ago

      Yeah, i got my original DMG refurbished and working and as terrible as the screen is, i don’t want to change it. It’s the first gameboy ever made, so there should be a bunch of original ones out there so kids can see just how terrible it was to play in the dark.

      I will buy a gameboy color to mod instead.

  • ClipperDefiance@lemmy.worldEnglish
    3·
    3 months ago

    This is a really good resource on Game Boy modding and repair..

    For my own Color I went with the Hispeedido/OneChip OLED kit. I’m happy with it. I recommend using NiMH rechargeable batteries with it. I get around 5 to 6 hours on two Eneloop Pro AA batteries.

    Obligatory picture of the Boy.

    As for the Pocket, you’re probably going to have to cannibalize the part from another unit. I did a quick search on eBay and did see a few working LCDs for around $50 each. That isn’t really a good price since it’s possible to find a functional Pocket for around the same price. Though, it can be difficult to find one without screen cancer these days.

    • Magnum, P.I.@infosec.pubEnglish
      5·
      3 months ago

      Oh wow I like how you tried to make Pikachus balls clickable. Its a bit off, I would’ve suggested using it as his nipples instead, but I like your vision. Great.

    • BoxOfFeet@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      3 months ago

      Yeah, and those polarizer layers are a total bitch on the Pocket. When mine goes, I’m just going to LCD it. Not dealing with that again.

  • J3N5T4R@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    3 months ago

    Them pixle worms on the pocket. Every single one I’ve ever seen has that as well as my own one. Poor things.