Game Boy Color LCD Ribbon Cable Replacement

Written By: Nick Katsantones
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Game Boy Color LCD Ribbon Cable Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

6

Time Required

5 minutes

Introduction

Removing the ribbon cable provides unhindered access to the inner workings of the Game Boy Color.

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    • Locate the battery compartment on the back of the Game Boy Color.

    • Push down on the tab and hinge the cover downwards and outwards to remove the battery cover.

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    • Remove the batteries from the battery compartment.

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    • Using a Y1 screwdriver, remove the six screws on the back of the device as pictured. The bottom two screws are located inside of the battery compartment.

    I did this with a Y0 bit. It works if you are careful. I wouldn't recommend it on other consoles but for this tiny thing, it works.

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    The guide says a Y0 is needed. Is it a Y1 or Y0?

    Trav -

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    • Gently lift and separate the back housing from the rest of the device. Now you've got the back housing out!

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    • Push up on the tabs on either side of the ribbon with a spudger.

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    • Gently remove the ribbon cable from the port

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Author

Nick Katsantones

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One comment

How many pins are in the ribbon?

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