Wow, I need to pick one of those up but... every single time I mod a GBC with the latest & greatest screen mod, a new better one comes out lol. Great video Joe!
Thank you so much for making this tutorial! Just finished installing mine, following behind you, and all turned out great! First time soldering anything for me.
Can't turn around for five minutes without a new screen dropping haha. What will they think of next! It's seriously exciting. Great mod and great video Joe!
Just finished mine, used exactly the same parts as you, thanks, it looks awesome! Anyway, I did not solder the wires the same as you did, but rather tuck them in the little 2-side holes on the cartridge's side so that they pop up on the other side, that way it is simpler to solder and looks more robust.
Great video as always! The way I remember which way the IR cover goes in, is if it’s placed in before the motherboard, it has room for the LEDs to not bump their heads on the way in (and if it was upside down, that little ledge would be almost in the way). That’s the only useful thing I’ve ever come up with on my own haha
Mate, thanks for that. I was looking for a tutorial and not only yours is excellent, but you matched my design choice for the DMG model and the original been that kind of green. Well done - but I did not do any soldering, and the screen works fine - can change brigthess but I'm okay with that. Really easy mod.
I love this screen, i was able to easily install it and it looks fantastic. I did have a Benvenn screen but it was damaged and I recieved No assistance from that guy, but this thing is not only easily to build but also WAY better!
Just did this mod myself. Noticed the touch sensor for the screen will work as is when tucked into the top. I think the orange pad was meant for relocating the sensor.
Thanks for this video Joe. I did exactly the same as you did, modding a purple game boy color to a dmg version with the same back lit screen, power regulator and speaker. I've not soldered since school 20 years ago. Bought all the bits from zedlabz and the same soldering iron you use. Also watched your soldering vid which was really helpful and got myself some liquid flux and learnt about that. Got myself an alarmclock kit to practice and then moved onto the game boy. Managed it first time no problem and its been perfect. I don't think I would have attempted it without your vid so thank you. Would like to source a GBA next and mod that
Just a heads up. The new 'touch' sensor looks to be built into the ribbon cable for the V2. You don't need to add the additional 'touch sensor' shown at 18:15
Right now they’re having some quality issues with the screen so places are pulling them off sale until it is fixed. Why is because numerous laminated screens are delaminating, black and grey are replaced with a cheap looking blue, the screen can burn itself out when there is all black on the screen, and specifically in the bottom left corner is a little patch of dead purple pixels. Edit: for the U.S versions specifically. Funnyplaying doesn’t know why these issues are happening but they are working on it.
I did this mod twice, first time with a transparent shell and there is light bleed up top out of the shell, then I built with this DMG style case and it's much cleaner. My two cents but if you do this, choose a non translucent case.
Point 3:50 WHERE did you buy those original DMG-style Start/Select buttons from?! I cannot find them anywhere for the GBC😭 I *could* make them myself by casting the originals, but it's a ton of messy work😒 Especially frustrating in trying to match the grey to original DMGs🥵
I tried to follow your guide but destroyed my GBC because I am not the best at soldering. I couldn't get the stupid little holes to fill with solder and now the start and select buttons do not work. I'm sad...
My start/select don't work for the color changing or screen alterations... they work in games but not for the lcd mod... everything is tinned and connected to the board/ribbon but not working... I spent hours on this thing and it's not working...
Brilliant video! Very clear I’ve got mine on the way. Can I ask, have you put the new capacitor in this one? I’ve also ordered a retrosix clean power regulator, as I was told LPS put a lot of strain on GBC. I see you haven’t used one, Do you think that mod really necessary?
I don't use R6 products but I did do the capacitor mod on this one and it works well from what I can tell; no power issues like I had with the Game Boy Pocket 😊
@@JoeBleeps great! I did another small mod on my sons GBC with new buttons and rubbers and discovered that on Zelda LA the DPad would sometimes make Link disappear due to the nub being short on the newer Dpads. Are the Funnyplaying buttons more accurate to the original ones?
How has this mod been keeping up for you? Have you run into any problems long-term? I'm interested in modding a Gameboy like this, but I'm scared about the long term quality of this mod. Also how long is the battery life using AA batteries?
Decent alkaline AAs last well and I usually have the 2450 mAh IKEA rechargeable batteries in there, they last really well. Long term, it's as good as day one, a really awesome console with a fantastic screen
Hey Joe, great vid. I don't have the tools to solder atm, but am looking to get a soldering station in the coming weeks or months. If you just drop the screen in and don't solder, what color is the logo at the bottom by default?
@@JoeBleeps Thanks! I did actually delve into a Game Boy discord server and seemingly some of the newer versions actually now have full functionality without the need to solder, with the user having the ability to alter lights etc with just the integrated touch sensor. Similar to their new GBA kit. I can only hope they do a laminated kit for the pocket soon as that’s my favourite form factor for the Game Boy.
Hi Joe, was wondering can I get the q5 screen ips that doesn’t have the light up logo, and touch sensor, I would like to just mod the screen and shell replacement through zed labs
Hi Joe can I ask where you got the knife, I use the same one for work in blue but the other 5 guys have the same. I would love a different colour one so I can tell which is mine
Now that's a good question! I've had it for years and can't remember, but it's the retractable Swann-Morton knife and I wouldn't be without it. Excellent piece of kit. I'm sure you'll find it if you search for that
followed your tutorial great vid, man those are some tiny solder points!! is there a way to remove the slight hum in the sound? i can only really hear it from headphones but i would like to remove it if possible and also is there a way to make the gameboy color a tad louder if possible minus the hum? and will that hum cause a speaker faliur or any damage?
I don't know of a way to address this specific hum but there are a few noise reduction mods out there for Game Boy Color. I don't expect it will cause any damage to the speaker though.
Having just ordered this kit from Zedlabz, and I'm hoping I get the touch sensor ribbon like you did, rather than the one pictured on the site. I had that in an older version of this kit (bought elsewhere), and because of the way you have to twist the ribbon cable to install it, mine got damaged and stopped working eventually
Fantastic video! Inspired me to buy a GBC. This was a fun build. I got it all back together, but I can’t get the color logo to change. I can toggle between the Game Boy and Color but can’t seem to use start or select to change the color for some reason. Do you think it’s a bad connection at a solder point, or perhaps I held the heat too long on the ribbon? It doesn’t appear to be damaged, but never know. I’m not the greatest at soldering. I did get the touch sensor working fine, and am able to hold start/select to get toggle through the settings, just can’t change the color for some reason. Any help is appreciated. Thanks :)
I am sure your ribbon will be fine, looks like an issue with the connection on the start/select wires though. Does start and select work okay when playing games?
@@JoeBleeps I’ll make sure, but testing last night yeah they worked. :) you think I should check start select at the mother board? I think I connected them at a different place than you did. Some people connect them higher(where you did yours)and others connect them lower on the board and others lower.
@@JoeBleeps yeah it did make sense. I couldn’t see it that good so I looked at a couple other videos but I will try the spot you used and report back. Thanks my friend.
@@JoeBleeps thanks again for the reply’s Joe! I went back in and tried to de-solder but I’m terrible at it. I couldn’t get all the solder out of the holes and so what I did was just put the wires back and tested it, and it Worked!!!! I guess I just didn’t have it connecting good enough! Thanks again for the great tutorial! Subscribed!
Yes, you need to solder at least one wire to power switch c point in order to test it before mounting everything together, however there is similar ips screen mod which does not require soldering at all and works via default power delivery of GB, it is “one chip” ips v2, it uses the same ips panel, but with different circuit board
Hey just finished mine yesterday it works great, but now it does not let me enter the setting to change the logo position and color have you seen this issue at all?
One thing I have found is that if the contacts on the start and select aren't super clean, it may not work. Also the original start/select pads tend to work better so if you have new ones maybe try swapping back. It does adjust with those buttons right? It's a while since I built this one 😅
Hey thanks for the reply! I really appreciate it. Turned out to be just a poor soldering job on my part and one of the wires came completely unattached! Opened her back up and she is back to working beautifully. This video really helped me build this one and was my first ever mod so thanks so much! You’re awesome!
There are lots where you can use an original shell no problems. I think with this one you can use an original shell if you cut it but it's easier with the right shell
@@JoeBleeps please let me know if you do sell any build. The video was amazing and something I'd love to do myself, it's been a while since I've disassembled and assembled toys or devices. But I can't find any working nintendos in my country so purchasing it on eBay would be best. Thank you
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Cool retro fit...imagine going back in a time machine to 1999 and showing GBC owners this screen 😂
Minds would be blown!
forget everyone else, imagine showing Nintendo this build.
😂😂😂
Just did this mod and this screen looks insanely good
It's great isn't it!
Really, really good tutorial! I was absolutely terrified of putting mine together, but you made it really simple and nice.
Thanks so much for your feedback!
Wow, I need to pick one of those up but... every single time I mod a GBC with the latest & greatest screen mod, a new better one comes out lol. Great video Joe!
Haha it's always the way. Thank you!
superb tutorial. Really easy to follow and allowed me to take gameboy color from trash to something I think is marvellous.
@@TsiolkovskySportingLocks fantastic! I'm glad it helped
Thank you so much for making this tutorial! Just finished installing mine, following behind you, and all turned out great! First time soldering anything for me.
I'm so happy to hear that. Thanks for sharing 😊
I just bought a Gameboy for $30 so I’m for sure doing this to it , it looks amazing
Good luck!
Can't turn around for five minutes without a new screen dropping haha. What will they think of next! It's seriously exciting. Great mod and great video Joe!
Thank you! I think these laminated screens are the way forward
Bbb. 📦📨📦✉️✉️📤📦📩
Is the Game Boy Color logo always lit, or can you turn that off? Seems like it'd be a bit distracting.
It's the best mod ever. The screen is totally amazing and this kit is worth every penny.
I agree!
Just finished mine, used exactly the same parts as you, thanks, it looks awesome! Anyway, I did not solder the wires the same as you did, but rather tuck them in the little 2-side holes on the cartridge's side so that they pop up on the other side, that way it is simpler to solder and looks more robust.
I like that! Good job 👍
Yep. Doing one of these mods. It's a no-brainer!
It's a wonderful thing
Great video as always! The way I remember which way the IR cover goes in, is if it’s placed in before the motherboard, it has room for the LEDs to not bump their heads on the way in (and if it was upside down, that little ledge would be almost in the way). That’s the only useful thing I’ve ever come up with on my own haha
I should really know by now haha! And thanks ☺️
Mate, thanks for that. I was looking for a tutorial and not only yours is excellent, but you matched my design choice for the DMG model and the original been that kind of green. Well done - but I did not do any soldering, and the screen works fine - can change brigthess but I'm okay with that. Really easy mod.
Doesn't it look great in the flesh?
I love this screen, i was able to easily install it and it looks fantastic. I did have a Benvenn screen but it was damaged and I recieved No assistance from that guy, but this thing is not only easily to build but also WAY better!
Just did this mod myself. Noticed the touch sensor for the screen will work as is when tucked into the top. I think the orange pad was meant for relocating the sensor.
You're right. That's what I'll be doing next time around 😊
This really turned out great. Definitely inspired me to do one now.
Great! Good luck 😃
Wow. Looks great and easy to do. I remember struggling with some of the early dmg backlight kits and the results were nothing like this. Just wow.
We've come a long way! Just a shame the cost has too 😅
Thanks for this video Joe. I did exactly the same as you did, modding a purple game boy color to a dmg version with the same back lit screen, power regulator and speaker. I've not soldered since school 20 years ago. Bought all the bits from zedlabz and the same soldering iron you use. Also watched your soldering vid which was really helpful and got myself some liquid flux and learnt about that. Got myself an alarmclock kit to practice and then moved onto the game boy. Managed it first time no problem and its been perfect. I don't think I would have attempted it without your vid so thank you. Would like to source a GBA next and mod that
From what I read that black tab is a built in touch sensor so you don't have to attach another one
The Strip Sticker is for transparent Cases where u can see the part under the display
Ahhhhh of course! The more you know 😂 thank you
Just a heads up. The new 'touch' sensor looks to be built into the ribbon cable for the V2. You don't need to add the additional 'touch sensor' shown at 18:15
Thanks!
Right now they’re having some quality issues with the screen so places are pulling them off sale until it is fixed. Why is because numerous laminated screens are delaminating, black and grey are replaced with a cheap looking blue, the screen can burn itself out when there is all black on the screen, and specifically in the bottom left corner is a little patch of dead purple pixels.
Edit: for the U.S versions specifically. Funnyplaying doesn’t know why these issues are happening but they are working on it.
It can be so frustrating getting an item from a bad batch
I installed mine without soldering and it's not the laminated version so it was challenging removing dust particles. Still worth it though.
Always worth it! That dust can be frustrating though
is it possible to turn off the logo illumination?
Thanks for this awesome video! All killer no filler. Cheers
Solid as always
Thank you Paul 🙌
I did this mod twice, first time with a transparent shell and there is light bleed up top out of the shell, then I built with this DMG style case and it's much cleaner. My two cents but if you do this, choose a non translucent case.
Yes I agree with you there, clear cases make things more tricky
I use a clear glow in the dark shell and the light leak actually charges up the shell
Got my kit from china. Waiting for the arrival. But my touch sensor was last version. Yours are better
i m gonna make this...great video man
Thank you!
Point 3:50
WHERE did you buy those original DMG-style Start/Select buttons from?! I cannot find them anywhere for the GBC😭
I *could* make them myself by casting the originals, but it's a ton of messy work😒 Especially frustrating in trying to match the grey to original DMGs🥵
I got them from ZedLabz
@@JoeBleeps - Thank you very much for that insight!
I tried to follow your guide but destroyed my GBC because I am not the best at soldering. I couldn't get the stupid little holes to fill with solder and now the start and select buttons do not work. I'm sad...
I'm sorry it didn't work out. More practice soldering and I'm sure you'd be able to rescue it. Flux will help
My start/select don't work for the color changing or screen alterations... they work in games but not for the lcd mod... everything is tinned and connected to the board/ribbon but not working... I spent hours on this thing and it's not working...
So frustrating when that happens. Have you tried different start and select buttons?
Brilliant video! Very clear I’ve got mine on the way. Can I ask, have you put the new capacitor in this one? I’ve also ordered a retrosix clean power regulator, as I was told LPS put a lot of strain on GBC. I see you haven’t used one, Do you think that mod really necessary?
I don't use R6 products but I did do the capacitor mod on this one and it works well from what I can tell; no power issues like I had with the Game Boy Pocket 😊
@@JoeBleeps great! I did another small mod on my sons GBC with new buttons and rubbers and discovered that on Zelda LA the DPad would sometimes make Link disappear due to the nub being short on the newer Dpads. Are the Funnyplaying buttons more accurate to the original ones?
@@basilandrigsby I'm not sure, I don't think these are funny playing buttons I used but they are third party ones
Granted it's been a long time but I really don't remember the original GameBoy or Color having scanlines
Yeah no scanlines just the gaps between the pixels
How has this mod been keeping up for you? Have you run into any problems long-term? I'm interested in modding a Gameboy like this, but I'm scared about the long term quality of this mod. Also how long is the battery life using AA batteries?
Decent alkaline AAs last well and I usually have the 2450 mAh IKEA rechargeable batteries in there, they last really well. Long term, it's as good as day one, a really awesome console with a fantastic screen
@@JoeBleeps Nice, thanks man!
Hey Joe, great vid. I don't have the tools to solder atm, but am looking to get a soldering station in the coming weeks or months. If you just drop the screen in and don't solder, what color is the logo at the bottom by default?
That's a good question! I don't remember, probably white or whatever it was when I first switched it on here
Seems it's red
@@JoeBleeps Thanks! I did actually delve into a Game Boy discord server and seemingly some of the newer versions actually now have full functionality without the need to solder, with the user having the ability to alter lights etc with just the integrated touch sensor. Similar to their new GBA kit. I can only hope they do a laminated kit for the pocket soon as that’s my favourite form factor for the Game Boy.
@@timmy3822 that would make it much easier
Hi Joe, was wondering can I get the q5 screen ips that doesn’t have the light up logo, and touch sensor, I would like to just mod the screen and shell replacement through zed labs
I'm not sure on that front but you can turn the light up logo off if it bothers you, I think
Did your use a fine tip soldering iron. Im sitting here trying to do this mod, and I can't get solder into the circuits.
Hi Joe can I ask where you got the knife, I use the same one for work in blue but the other 5 guys have the same. I would love a different colour one so I can tell which is mine
Now that's a good question! I've had it for years and can't remember, but it's the retractable Swann-Morton knife and I wouldn't be without it. Excellent piece of kit. I'm sure you'll find it if you search for that
@@JoeBleeps that's what I use already they only sell in blue now. Beautiful build btw
@@johnmorris7899 oh I've never seen a blue one!
followed your tutorial great vid, man those are some tiny solder points!! is there a way to remove the slight hum in the sound? i can only really hear it from headphones but i would like to remove it if possible and also is there a way to make the gameboy color a tad louder if possible minus the hum?
and will that hum cause a speaker faliur or any damage?
I don't know of a way to address this specific hum but there are a few noise reduction mods out there for Game Boy Color. I don't expect it will cause any damage to the speaker though.
Having just ordered this kit from Zedlabz, and I'm hoping I get the touch sensor ribbon like you did, rather than the one pictured on the site. I had that in an older version of this kit (bought elsewhere), and because of the way you have to twist the ribbon cable to install it, mine got damaged and stopped working eventually
I always hate having to twist or fold those ribbons
@@JoeBleeps turned up this morning, and I'm happy to report it's the newer touch sensor as in your vid. Phew!
@@kattj83 fantastic!
I am trying to buy the clear purple housing for the game boy on your website site but on the basket it load only the clear green
It's not my website but I'll pass that on
I solved it out thank you
@@kanchour16 great!
At what temperature do you put your soldering iron for the soldering work on this one? Quite new to soldering so I have no idea :-)
I use an 18W iron with a fine tip, it doesn't have temperature control I just switch it on and hope for the best 😅
@@JoeBleeps lol I will start low then and gradually move the temperature ip till it melts
@@HansvanGent that's a smart move 😁
Did u know u don’t even need that little extra touch sensor ibecaise that black tab on the ribbon cable has built in touch already
I'll try touching at different points and see!
@@JoeBleeps yea cause the touch pad I had pulled up the trace and that’s how I found out I didn’t need it
any power issues using this screen? especially when using an everdrive?
I've always found it to be surprisingly good
Fantastic video! Inspired me to buy a GBC. This was a fun build. I got it all back together, but I can’t get the color logo to change. I can toggle between the Game Boy and Color but can’t seem to use start or select to change the color for some reason. Do you think it’s a bad connection at a solder point, or perhaps I held the heat too long on the ribbon? It doesn’t appear to be damaged, but never know. I’m not the greatest at soldering. I did get the touch sensor working fine, and am able to hold start/select to get toggle through the settings, just can’t change the color for some reason. Any help is appreciated. Thanks :)
I am sure your ribbon will be fine, looks like an issue with the connection on the start/select wires though. Does start and select work okay when playing games?
@@JoeBleeps I’ll make sure, but testing last night yeah they worked. :) you think I should check start select at the mother board? I think I connected them at a different place than you did. Some people connect them higher(where you did yours)and others connect them lower on the board and others lower.
@@PiN_MiKE well mine definitely worked on that spot I used. Hopefully my drawing made sense
@@JoeBleeps yeah it did make sense. I couldn’t see it that good so I looked at a couple other videos but I will try the spot you used and report back. Thanks my friend.
@@JoeBleeps thanks again for the reply’s Joe! I went back in and tried to de-solder but I’m terrible at it. I couldn’t get all the solder out of the holes and so what I did was just put the wires back and tested it, and it Worked!!!! I guess I just didn’t have it connecting good enough! Thanks again for the great tutorial! Subscribed!
Just trying to test the screen before hand, do I have to solder the pwr point before the screen turns on?
I don't know actually, I hadn't tried without it
@@JoeBleeps ok no worries, I feel like that would make sense though. I'll try it. Thanks anyway!
Yes, you need to solder at least one wire to power switch c point in order to test it before mounting everything together, however there is similar ips screen mod which does not require soldering at all and works via default power delivery of GB, it is “one chip” ips v2, it uses the same ips panel, but with different circuit board
@@galafendouorden thanks! I just wanted to know before putting it all together, I'm fine with soldering!
Hey just finished mine yesterday it works great, but now it does not let me enter the setting to change the logo position and color have you seen this issue at all?
One thing I have found is that if the contacts on the start and select aren't super clean, it may not work. Also the original start/select pads tend to work better so if you have new ones maybe try swapping back. It does adjust with those buttons right? It's a while since I built this one 😅
Hey thanks for the reply! I really appreciate it. Turned out to be just a poor soldering job on my part and one of the wires came completely unattached! Opened her back up and she is back to working beautifully. This video really helped me build this one and was my first ever mod so thanks so much! You’re awesome!
@@IS414H it happens. Glad you were methodical with it and got it all fixed up!
Can you use the original shell or you have to get a new shell
There are lots where you can use an original shell no problems. I think with this one you can use an original shell if you cut it but it's easier with the right shell
How to make touch sensor works? Mine doesn't
is this screen glass or does it need a screen protector?
Glass screen on this one
Where can I get mine done at ???
is there any site I can buy it fully assembled?
Not that I know of but I'm often down for selling my builds once they're finished. I suppose eBay or Etsy is your best bet for an assembled unit
@@JoeBleeps please let me know if you do sell any build. The video was amazing and something I'd love to do myself, it's been a while since I've disassembled and assembled toys or devices. But I can't find any working nintendos in my country so purchasing it on eBay would be best. Thank you
dmg style is awesome
menu osd?
❤
How much for it
Fancy selling that gameboy to me?
Mate turn the music down in-between you talking it's way to loud you have to turn you tv down its annoying
I try to get the levels right but it doesn't always work out, I'll keep trying!