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My 2 GameBoys - Looking for advice (piefed.cdn.blahaj.zone)
submitted 3 months ago by to c/retrogaming@lemmy.world
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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!

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[–] 18 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I added an OLED display to both my GBC and DMG, and I'm very happy with it. I wrote about in on my blog :)

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  • [–] [S] 7 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    Thanks! I'll check out your blog 😊 I didn't consider OLED displays, but that would definitely be cool!

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  • [–] 6 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    One thing I read when looking into it is that the gameboy pockets 2 aaa batteries are kind weak to power an oled. But… if you get an lithium ion rechargeable battery back I think it’s better and that should solve the cover issue too

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago (1 child)

    The link in your blog post that goes to the OLED screen on AliExpress is a 404 error.

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    • [–] 15 points 3 months ago* (1 child)

    I modded my gameboy color with the display from FunnyPlaying. I’m very happy with the result

    I used this one : https://funnyplaying.com/products/gbc-retro-pixel-ips-lcd-kit-1

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  • [–] [S] 7 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    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?

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  • [–] 7 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    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.

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  • [–] [S] 4 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    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 😄

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  • [–] 4 points 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 :)

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    • [–] 13 points 3 months ago (2 children)

    Btw I kinda regretted modding my childhood gameboy, because suddenly it wasn't my gameboy anymore.

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  • [–] 3 points 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.

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    • [–] 8 points 3 months ago (2 children)

    Heres a video about making a CRT GameBoy https://youtu.be/irHI_2WdQXc

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  • [–] 2 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    Does that say 2 minutes of battery life?

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  • [–] 2 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    Yup.

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    • [–] 6 points 3 months ago

    If they still work perfectly I wouldn't alter them.

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    [–] 5 points 3 months ago (2 children)

    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.

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    • [–] 2 points 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.

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    [–] 2 points 3 months ago

    I’ve gotten some good stuff from https://handheldlegend.com/ before.

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    [–] 2 points 3 months ago

    get a wide hinge and some epoxy and you got a DS!

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