IPS Backlight LCD Mod Kit with Shell compatible with Nintendo Game Boy Color
Upgrade your handheld with this 2.45 inch IPS backlight LCD kit featuring retro pixel effects and 15 brightness levels. The drop-in design allows for easy installation without the need for shell trimming or welding. Includes a green replacement shell, glass lens, and OSD menu touch controls for image adjustment.
Key facts
- Part type
- IPS LCD Backlight Kit
- Type
- Aftermarket replacement
Compatibility matrix
Only models verified by our team are listed| Parts for | Model | This part |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo | Nintendo Game Boy Color | Fits |
Only the models listed above have a confirmed catalog fit. If yours is absent, compatibility is unknown, not ruled out. Compare the exact model identifier and any published dimensions or connectors before ordering.
Where to find your model number
- Nintendo: Usually on the rating label under or on the back of the device. Your owner's manual also lists the model number.
General manufacturer guidance: exact label position can vary by model.
IPS LCD Backlight Kit specifications
- Display Type
- IPS LCD
- Screen Size
- 2.45 inches
- Features
- Retro Pixel Effect, OSD Menu, 15 Brightness Levels, 8 Color Modes
- Installation
- Drop-in, No soldering required, No shell trimming required
- Shell Color
- Green
Installation guide - Fitting a handheld console screen kit
General guidance for this part type - always follow your device manual- Tri-wing and Phillips screwdrivers (Nintendo handhelds use tri-wing)
- Plastic spudger
- Soldering iron, only if your kit requires it
- Check whether your kit is drop in or needs soldering or shell trimming before you start.
- Dust trapped under the screen lens shows on the picture; clean with a lint free cloth before closing.
- 1Prepare. Switch the console off and remove its batteries or disconnect the internal battery, plus any game cart or memory card.
- 2Open the shell. Lay the console face down, remove all back screws and lift the back off. Keep the shell face down so the buttons and rubber pads stay in place.
- 3Remove the old screen. Lift the lock on the screen ribbon and slide it out, then unscrew or unclip the old screen from the board or shell.
- 4Fit the new screen. Seat the new ribbon fully under its lock. Some kits also need wires soldered for brightness control or a lightly trimmed shell; follow the kit's own diagram for those points.
- 5Test before closing. Power on to check picture, brightness and buttons, then close the shell and tighten the plastic screws only until snug.
This is general guidance for the part type, not a model-specific procedure. If the part does not fit without force, stop and recheck compatibility.
12 month warranty on every part
Every part we sell is covered for 12 months from delivery. If it fails in normal use, we replace it or refund you , claim it straight from your order page.
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Questions & answers
+Which models does this ips lcd backlight kit fit?
Our team verified it for Nintendo Game Boy Color. The full list is in the compatibility table above.
+How do I make sure it fits my exact model?
Find the model number on your device label and compare it with the table above. Our fit guarantee covers verified models.
+Is it hard to install?
Install difficulty: Advanced · mechanical experience needed. Step by step instructions are on this page.
+How fast will it arrive?
US orders arrive in 7 to 15 business days with free shipping. Other countries are shown at checkout.
+Is there a warranty?
Yes, a 12-month warranty is included, and you can extend it at checkout. Returns are accepted within 30 days.