Game Boy Pocket Q5 IPS LCD Kit - Funnyplaying FUNNYPLAYING
Game Boy Pocket Q5 IPS LCD Backlight Kit - Funnyplaying FUNNYPLAYING

Game Boy Pocket Q5 IPS LCD Backlight Kit - Funnyplaying

Sale price$61.99 USD
79 reviews
79 reviews
SKU: GBP4000

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Game Boy Pocket Q5 IPS LCD Backlight Kit - Funnyplaying

519 Davisville Rd.

Pickup currently unavailable

519 Davisville Road
Willow Grove PA 19090
United States

Upgrade your Game Boy Pocket (GBP) with this Game Boy Pocket IPS LCD Backlight Kit. IPS LCD's  are characterized as having the best color and viewing angles available today. Take your old and outdated reflective pocket display to a bright and colorful upgrade your 10 year old self could only dream of.

FEATURES:

  • Genuine Funny Playing product
  • Built-in 36 retro color combination VIA touch sensor tap
  • RetroPixel display mode VIA 5 second touch sensor hold
  • Contrast wheel brightness function
  • Overall power consumption between 0.3 - 0.8W
  • Accurate aspect ratio
  • 11% larger than the original LCD.
  • Since GBP USES two AAA batteries, the maximum capacity we can find is at 1100mWh. According to our repeated tests, it ran the original cartridge at normal brightness indoors for about 3 hours.
  • It is recommended to use an electronic cleaner to handle your power switch and gray scale adjustment buttons. This makes the LCD brightness adjustment smoother to use.
  • Case modification required on original (OEM)/original style shells. Some IPS shells may require modifications.
  • Soldering required.
  • Can be used with original (OEM) or aftermarket lens. However, original lenses may cut off a line of pixels around the image. 

INCLUDED:

  • 1 x Q5 IPS LCD
  • 1 x PCB ribbon cable with attached touch sensor
  • 1 x Adhesive
  • 1 x Touch sensor ribbon
  • 1 x Wire

DOCUMENTATION:

NOTES:

  • This kit has a touch sensor already attached on the black ribbon cable. You may use this one by simply folding into the front or back of the shell.
  • You may also use the separate included touch sensor ribbon and solder it onto the gold pad on the front of the black ribbon cables touch sensor (see media for photo highlighting this pad). You can either solder the separate touch sensor directly to the pad or install along with a wire to customize touch sensor placement.
  • After installation, if it is noted that your touch sensor is overly sensitive or is cycling, please see this article for assistance. 

    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.

      Customer Reviews

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      P.M.
      Terrific screen!

      Great mod! Lots of screen colors! Super bright and great definition. Installs really nicely in prestige shell.

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      Shaun B.
      Screen has line through it once installed…

      Once installed and turned on we discovered a line through the screen. The installation was done delicately and properly. However, Handheld legends said it was our fault and refused to replace the screen. Horrible customer service!

      Thanks for your review! As per our install policies, once an installation has started/an IPS kit passes the initial test, the product no longer qualifies for replacements. This policy is in place as it is the only way we can rule out user error since issues can occur at no fault of the product, due to the delicate nature of the electronics.

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      Adam B.
      First time mod success

      I’ve never modded anything, but thanks to this kit and YouTube all things are possible.

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      Nathaniel M.
      Excellent picture, difficult to center

      The picture is exceptionally clear and I really enjoy the sharpness of the image in black and white. Centering the screen is an absolute nightmare though. If you’re going to use this kit ignore the directions a bit and get an idea of screen placement by waiting to adhere the screen to the front shell. I had already placed the screen on the adhesive and when I powered the assembled system on I had go through much trial and error to get it centered correctly. Each time carefully prying it from the adhesive and risking screen breakage. Learn from me, don’t repeat my mistakes.

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      Wilson G.
      Easy to install

      Very easy to install. Brought life back to my old gameboy pocket. I especially like the touch sensor and contrast wheel. Would buy again if I had another gameboy pocket.

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      Devin M.
      Holy **** this upgrade is awesome

      Definitely do your research and get all the applicable parts for a funnyplaying build. Once you do though you’ll be decently surprised. The crisp resolution uptick and modern display removes the ghosting of the original aging display. Definitely renewed the life of my 20yo gameboy pocket

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