Backlit Gameboy Pocket COMPLETED!

hailrazer · **Posted:** Sat Dec 27, 2008 10:48 am

Bibin wrote:

I have three exactos; this is not the issue. I got it down to the glass; the problem is that the LCD only displays garbage lines with nothing related to what should be on the screen.

That actually sounds like a messed up lcd cable. Might have broke or pulled up part of it.

Bibin · **Posted:** Mon Dec 29, 2008 3:10 am

Superfixed:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nt7eUm1VSyo

8bitcore · **Posted:** Fri Jan 30, 2009 9:55 am

hi all, i done this too

http://8bitcollective.com/images/arch/m ... ht+FINAL!/

and movie http://lsdjkurwa.wrzuta.pl/film/j9gUpKm0hy/pds23122 (click "Tak" )

Bibin · **Posted:** Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:46 am

Uh, it appears you just slapped a few overly bright LED's on the side of a screen - did you see my updated version? You should really look into a light distributor so it's even and not blinding. Also, you say your battery lasts 2 hours - mine seems to be the same as the original game boy pocket's battery life, as I've been playing mine here and there for way over 8 hours.

palmertech · **Posted:** Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:48 am

It appears that he used a CD cover or something; While not terrible, you are far better off with a real light diffusion piece.

If you are using a CD cover, have you tried sanding it? While not perfect, it will work much, much better.

If you need any ehlp, me and Bibin are the guys to ask. :lol:

xamaryllix · **Joined:** Tue Feb 03, 2009 6:49 pm **Posts:** 3

Do either of you guys have a guide written up for this mod? I saw the frontlit GBA mod guide, which was cool, but what I really want to do is mod my GBP. If I have an old style GBP that lacks the power LED, am I screwed? Thanks.

palmertech · **Posted:** Tue Feb 03, 2009 8:04 pm

No guide yet, we have considered making one, but need to work out the bugs first. :wink:

And the old one works just fine.

If you need help, hit me up on AIM/google chat (If I am on).

Bibin · **Posted:** Tue Feb 03, 2009 9:38 pm

xamaryllix wrote:

Do either of you guys have a guide written up for this mod? I saw the frontlit GBA mod guide, which was cool, but what I really want to do is mod my GBP. If I have an old style GBP that lacks the power LED, am I screwed? Thanks.

Nope, that is what I used and it turned out fine. If anything it'll up your battery life.

xamaryllix · **Joined:** Tue Feb 03, 2009 6:49 pm **Posts:** 3

Hows that guide coming guys? Seriously cannot wait to start modding my GBP, it's just that I'm too afraid that I'll screw something up!

xamaryllix · **Joined:** Tue Feb 03, 2009 6:49 pm **Posts:** 3

Wow, this thread is on fiyah!

palmertech · **Posted:** Mon Mar 02, 2009 1:21 pm

No guide yet, we are still working it our ourselves. :lol:

If we posted something now, it would take a lot of time, and be outdated once we get the whole thing done 100% the best way. The GBP has been without backlight for years, it can handle a few more months.

Bibin · **Posted:** Mon Mar 02, 2009 8:09 pm

I'm going to be doing this again, with a DS lite backlight at that, so I'll take pics and maybe even video it for you guys.

Bibin · **Posted:** Sun Mar 29, 2009 1:29 pm

REVIVED FOR EPIC IMPROVEMENT:

So much more even now. This is still using 1 LED by the way; the spots at the top are because of some black tape I forgot to remove.

eurddrue · **Posted:** Sun Mar 29, 2009 1:33 pm

*jaw drops incredebly far* I may have to do this to my gameboy pocket :lol:

that this is beautiful

khaag · **Posted:** Sun May 17, 2009 10:53 pm

Bibin wrote:

REVIVED FOR EPIC IMPROVEMENT:

So much more even now. This is still using 1 LED by the way; the spots at the top are because of some black tape I forgot to remove.

Is this using the DS backlight, or an LED and some a light diffuser? If it's the latter, what are you using to defuse the light?

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