So simple and so effective the item itself really deserves 5 stars but I have downgraded it to 4 because of the fitting. This screen really should come with a mount. After looking for a few installation videos I saw that a number of printed mounts were actually available and therefore should be offered in the package. I just don't think the double sticky tape is a quality that works. Yes it holds and yes it looks amazing but for how long I don't know and also you know that it's got tape holding it steady. This is your bread and butter guys so you should be all over this. Also another thing that I have found is that the extra draw creates a buzz with the speaker which is undesirable! I have looked and it appears that you need to upgrade the resistor to cut this out which I will do as it's a simple wired mod. I am also upgrading the speaker with the amp so that may fix it who knows. Also have we tested if the battery upgrade works as a fix or even if this happens every time or just now and then? Overall I am still super happy and love my new Gameboy DMG-01 well worth it!
It shows a very clean image and I very happy about it, easy to install. Only small issue is with the brightness wheel, you need to push it a little bit in order to make it work for increasing brightness.
The screen “color” rendition is beautiful. The lighting is great! I don’t think is mentioned anywhere but you’ll get a buzzing or “floor” sound when you install a back lighted display, it has to do with the motherboard not this new piece. I might try the funnyplaying for a future mod but can’t complain about this screen, is awesome! Handheld legend sent it well packed so good service on their end.
Pixel perfect, super clear and no tearing or any artifacts. I'm super happy with it. I was sad when I broke my original display when I heated the old ribbon, but this was worth it.
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