Getting my LCD tomorrow! This walkthrough came just in time, bless🙏

@tylercrow1101

4 жыл бұрын

Km Km ?

That's a headache relief. Seems so simple. I just ordered a couple of these and was worried I might have bitten off more than I could chew. Great video. Thank you.

I just ordered one, it's gonna be my first time attempting anything like this. I imagine I'll be watching this video several times.

Great video, great walkthrough, and I really like the style of your build. Thanks much!

Dude, when you said to remove the protective film, I ended up pulling some of the polarizer film off instead, because there was no protective film. I got super baited

@MegaShowmaster

Жыл бұрын

I did the same....his explanation is bad

Perfect video. Installation was a breeze! Thanks dude

The Gameboy modding community is so much fun. I've modified my GBA SP, while possible to do, the hinges ect can make for a lengthy process. When it comes to my GBC, I've only swapped buttons and shells for cosmetic reasons. But I saw this new screen and thought the products are now at the perfect skill level for me to try backliting my console.

excellent tutorial, thanks for helping me install my new backlit display!

Just installed this today, first hardware mod. I have no experience and bad record following instructions and this could not have been easier. Very happy with the results and the ability to still use the screen without backlight

@HandHeldLegend

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that!

Thank you for everything you guys do

Good work Dustin! I didnt know the correct placement of the right spacer was supposed to go in the top corner. Hope all is well with you man👍👍👍

Nicely done Dustin! 👍🏻

My kit and case are currently on its way! Can't wait!

Thank you very much, this was so helpful!

if anyone is reluctant to sacrifice the functionality of the infra red port I've discovered it's not necessary. if you trim the center bar of the three directly under the IR cover you can slip the touch sensor pad slightly in front of it so the sensitive spot will be at the top left of the screen instead of under the IR cover. tried and tested works 100%. the tricky part to this is just having the right blade to do it, and the patience... it took me a whole morning to cleanly remove about a milligram of plastic, but it was worth it.

A bit messy job but it served the purpose. Thanks.

I got the screen for my gameboy but I’m really exited about the new glass Lens for it

Heh good thing I watched this first huh. Now i know how its done thanks. :)

Hey, I'm pretty intrigued but my biggest question is where do I get those mounting brackets or does it come with the set?

Hi I ordered the hispeedo model form you guys. The walk through say to trim the card slot pins doesn't show that here and doesn't look like they would be in the way

I find it so hard to get the fitment right inside the case I got from HHL. The ribbon cables turn the display into a little springboard and force the case (if held closed near the battery) to spring up about 1mm on the top. I can roll the cables a lot to get them more flat without creasing them, but the fitment is still really bad. Not sure if it's my case that has slightly non-standard dimensions or if it's just the nature of having a few rolled over ribbon cables. I suspect the latter, but I'm not sure.

Your voice is super soothing

Did you trim the contact pins on the side with the buttons?

Just need the guide for the TFT pocket version now.

@DhinCardoso

3 жыл бұрын

Up ↑

@ViaCristero

2 жыл бұрын

Did you ever find it /:

@gopatriots1991

2 жыл бұрын

@@ViaCristero no sir, I also moved after posting that comment and haven't had a chance to even install mine yet :(

@ViaCristero

2 жыл бұрын

@@gopatriots1991 well Monday i’ll be going through the process W/O a guide

@gopatriots1991

2 жыл бұрын

@@ViaCristero Best of luck! Take pics and make a guide lol!

Hey! Very helpful walkthrough, but just had a question. I’ve got it all together and working, but when it’s on the speaker is giving off a faint buzzing. Not sure if I’ve done something wrong or what. Any help would be much appreciated. (EDIT: Disregard. I just fiddled with it a bit and it sorted itself out. I’ll leave this here in case anyone has some actual advice instead of “just mess with it”.)

So I tried following this guide for the cloud version on the site right now, but my gbc shell won't close AT ALL. I don't know how he managed to make everything fit so well, it just seems like too much crap to stick behind the screen and expect a perfect fit...

Great, useful walkthrough. Do you have any recommendation on whether or not to use Kapton tape? Just ordered a bunch of stuff from you, very excited for my build!

@notmynormalusername1

3 жыл бұрын

I've seen lots of people use kapton tape. Mine came with a small plastic sheet that looked sized correctly for the back of the display but I used kapton tape anyways. Couldn't hurt, right?

This was absolutely the best video on how to instal the lcd screen. I’ll be buying my screen kit today.

Hello, whats the difference between this and the cloud version you guys sell at the store? handheldlegend.com/collections/game-boy-color-gbc/products/game-boy-color-tft-lcd-kit-cloud-version?variant=39312198369414

I got this kit and seems that the brightness touch sensor is on the wrong side of the gameboy that doesnt have the clear section?

@TheRetroRoadshow

2 жыл бұрын

I'm in the same boat, trying to follow this guide but my touch sensor is on the opposite side! Not sure what to do now, did you ever figure it out?

@houstonking9958

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheRetroRoadshow absolutely. I actually think it’s meant to be on the wrong side. It still works perfectly fine through the solid plastic and still allows use of the ir light on the left. Actually currently playing Pokémon silver on the gbc I used this screen on. I was concerned at first but after installing it, it does work perfectly in that placement. Just fold the cable so that the sensor sits directly against the plastic at the top of the frame

mine wouldn't close properly.

Would you recommend heat resistant tape? My screen from you guy's arrived yesterday (super fast shipping btw). I haven't installed it yet because I was waiting for my heat resistant tape from Amazon. Just wanted to know if it was necessary or am I being overboard.

@pacotaco66

3 жыл бұрын

I only use tape to protect the board/cable from shorts. I just used regular tape or elec tape. Gameboys don't really heat up, even with the screen on.

Where my screen is comes up too much to put the back of the shell on. Please help

@codynoeller2551

3 жыл бұрын

try moving everything around and screwing it down nice

So I have the screen/mod in just fine but I can't get the shell to close. Idk what the problem is.....

@gamingwgamebois957

4 жыл бұрын

The screen sometimes comes out of its place, so before you screw in the motherboard make sure the screen is in properly.

What exactly triggers the lcd screen to light up? I followed all these instructions carefully and the screen works but no backlight. Kinda disappointed cuz that was the reason I bought it. Any suggestions?

@pacotaco66

3 жыл бұрын

It should turn on with default brightness, then the touch sensor will adjust. So I would check the ribbon cable for damage, and test the screen before you actually install it and close up the Gameboy.

Does the driver board come with a built in regulator, or will I need to get one?

@gamingwgamebois957

4 жыл бұрын

No I don’t think you need one

I have a problem with this, maybe someone reading knows how to fix it. The cloud version has the touch/brightness sensor on the top left of the gameboy, not by the IR. I'm finding it doesn't actually work through the case, so my brightness is set and unchangeable once the case is closed. Does anyone know how to fix that?

@notmynormalusername1

3 жыл бұрын

Figured it out. The ribbon cable for the brightness sensor can be installed upside down and still work - once I flipped it around the correct side of the sensor was facing the outside of the case. Another thing to note is there's a bit of a magic touch to get it to work. If you press too firmly it wont work, a light quick touch is what will activate it reliably. Hope this info helps someone.

So with tft you dont need to cut anything the frame at all?

@Albylion

3 жыл бұрын

With the "drop-in" screens, no. No cutting of the shell is necessary. The TFT screen (vs. the IPS screen) is like a millimeter smaller than the original, so you need to get a smaller lens like he did or you'll have a tiny gap showing between the sides of the screen and the black of the lens (cover).

When I do the touch sensor there is a humming noise that comes through my speaker, anyone else have this issue?

@m1k3l1f3

4 ай бұрын

Mine does the same audio issue

my kit did not include the brackets, did you 3d print them?

@car6on14

Жыл бұрын

ended up just using some hot glue, worked well.

Now I'm tempted to get this for my old Atomic Purple gbc. Very sexy.

Why didn't my kit come with spacers?

@nicholas_james

3 жыл бұрын

Same, those spacers are definitely 3d printed. I improvised by using the included adhesive-backed foam cut to size, as it looks to not be used in this tutorial. I also didn't have double-sided tape. Luckily, a bit of double-sided is included as excess in the center of the lens.

So there is no sautering with this mod?

@HandHeldLegend

2 жыл бұрын

Nope!

I didn't even get the 3d printed brackets. It's supposed to be included.

@HandHeldLegend

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to hear about that! You can head over to our website, scroll down to the bottom of the page and contact our customer service support for a replacement. There is also a little blue "support" icon on the page, near the bottom right if you'd like to contact us that way as well. I hope we can get that fixed for you!

@Hand Held Legend, can you provide the address of where you bought it? I want EXACTLY the same with those 3D-Printed edges in "L" shape & haven't found them online. Please?

@HandHeldLegend

4 жыл бұрын

handheldlegend.com/products/game-boy-color-backlit-display

@CanitoRacing

4 жыл бұрын

@@HandHeldLegend THANK YOU!!!

@thetechoasis2179

4 жыл бұрын

@@CanitoRacing from his shop haha^

@cordellmaniac

2 жыл бұрын

@@CanitoRacing Köpte du från honom? Funkade det bra?