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Game Boy Backlight Display Mod V3 for DMG and GBP

Game Boy Backlight Display Mod V3 for DMG and GBP

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Backlight - Teal V3

SKU : GBB1201

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)

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:

    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:

    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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    Orders placed with us will be fulfilled within 1 to 2 business days. Delays may occur depending on the volume we experience. This is especially true during sales and around the winter holidays. Once a package is fulfilled, we are unable to make any changes to the order or cancel it. Please review your entire order and the shipping information before completing the order for accuracy. Refunds will not be given under these circumstances. Once packages leave our warehouse, it is not in our control how fast it will get to you from there regardless of shipping option chosen. The shipping times shown are estimates, not guarantees. Refunds will not be given under these circumstances. 

    Free Shipping for order of $75 or more*. Exludes Ultimate conoles and custom controllers.

    Hand Held Legend is committed to keeping retro gaming alive and better than ever. Upgrade your childhood consoles with modern tech. We strive for excellence in all that we do and aim to serve our customers well.

    *If you would like to return or receive a refund on any item, please contact support@handheldlegend.com first to ensure that your item will qualify.

    Purchases are eligible for return within 30 days of purchase. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.

    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, but is not limited to, 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. If a backlight/LCD is returned and shows any signs of having been installed, it will not be eligible for a refund.

    Requested returns/refunds/exchanges for items you believe to be defective, will be subject to a troubleshooting process with our support team before proceeding with a return/replacement/refund.

    Modifying a product in any way, including but not limited to removing or adding components, will result in the voiding of our return/refund policy.

    To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.

    Defective or damaged parts are free to return within 30 days of purchase. Shipping costs are not covered for items returned at a customer's request or the refusal of the troubleshooting process with our support. Refunds for shipping costs and Route Shipping Insurance will not be given.

    Please note that international orders are not eligible for a prepaid shipping label for returns on defective products. Returns must be paid for by the customer.

    To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase.

    Returns can be sent to:
    Hand Held Legend
    Attn: Returns
    519 Davisville Road; Unit 102
    Willow Grove, PA 19090

    There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable).

    We reserve the right to deduct an amount proportional to the chosen shipping return method from your refund if you order does not quality for a free return:

    Refund Deduction Amounts by Shipping Method (USA):

    • $5.00 for USPS First Class Mail Returns
    • $10.00 for USPS Priority Mail Returns
    • $13 for all over carrier returns

    REFUNDS (IF APPLICABLE)

    Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.

    If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your original method of payment, within 1-7 business days.

    Refunds for shipping costs and Route Shipping Insurance will not be given.

    LATE OR MISSING REFUNDS (IF APPLICABLE)

    If you haven’t received a refund yet, first check your bank account. Then contact your bank or credit card company. It may take some time before your refund is officially posted.

    If you’ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund, please contact us at support@handheldlegend.com.

    EXCHANGES (IF APPLICABLE)

    We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at support@handheldlegend.com.

    CANCEL/EDIT ORDERS

    You may cancel or edit orders yourself (before fulfillment) by following the steps in this guide. If you edit/cancel your order, you can expect a refund within 1 to 7 business days. Orders that have been fulfilled by our shipping team cannot have edits made or be canceled. We will do our best to assist customers in this process if needed, but it is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that their order and shipping information is correct before processing the order. We are not responsible for any issues that may occur due to incorrect items, shipping information, etc on orders. 

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    Customer Reviews

    Based on 292 reviews
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    micah coil
    not good

    I havent gotten it yet

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    Matthew Smith
    Restored childhood

    Looks great and now I can play again after many years.

    一般カスタマー
    It's a very good product.

    It's a very good product.
    The product arrived very quickly and worked perfectly.
    I prefer backlit LCD with bivert module than IPS.

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    A.M.
    works great, but beware it is very bright

    Got one for my Gameboy Light Pocket (pretty much a Gameboy Pocket using a Gameboy Light screen) and it works flawlessly, it is very bright but beware, if you have a white lense or clear shell there will be a lot of light bleed. Still overall happy with the result

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    arthur lopez
    DMG replace screen

    Everything is great! Exactly what is advertise is what I got. I'll definitely keep ordering from this website.

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    Joel Crane
    Not a complete solution for the Pocket

    This screen alone is not a complete solution for the Game Boy Pocket. The 5v regulator on the Pocket doesn't output enough to handle the Game Boy Pocket + this screen, resulting in flickering with read/writes on the cartridge. I wish the product page made this a bit more clear, as I only discovered this after installing the part.