Game Boy Backlight Display Mod V3 | DMG & Pocket

*Photos taken with Bivert Modification

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. 

• 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)

Compatible with the original DMG or Game Boy Pocket. You can also display your screen in an "inverted" orientation to give your pixels a retro look.

Whats included with your kit:

• 1 colored HHL backlight of your choice
• Two 28 gauge pre-tinned wires (excludes RGB)
• 1 polarization film
• 2 Resistors built in! (excludes RGB)

Don't have a Game Boy? Your best bet on finding one for a decent price is on ebay.

***We recommend that you install your backlight at a 5V source to keep your screen bright and avoid audio board interference ***Do not use cleaning agents such as alcohol***

Required Equipment:

• Solder Alpha Fry AT-31604 60-40 Rosin Core Solder (4 Ounces)
• Soldering Iron
• Tri-wing Screwdriver
• Phillips 00 Screwdriver
• Razor Blade (single edge)
• 70% Isopropyl Alcohol

Check out the Gameboy Builder. Photos are biverted. Check out this mod for better contrast! Find installation instructions here.

This backlight is compatible with the Nintendo Original Game Boy DMG-01 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.