The Game Boy DMG IPS Backlight V5 Display is a full size modern IPS backlight for your original DMG game boy. This LCD is a formidable upgrade and has a PCB replacement for those of you who may be looking for a replacement LCD. There is finally a solution for those who have broken or damaged their LCD or ribbon cable during a backlight installation.
FEATURES:
- V5 now has OSD functionality.
- Contrast wheel replaced with brightness adjustment and color modes.
- 36 color choices.
- Battery level indicator on screen.
- Only soldering required (not included). Almost solderless.
- Includes V5 alignment bracket.
- Some minor shell modification may be required depending on your shell.
- LCD image projected is same size as the original LCD. Compatible with
- Retro pixel Effects: Normal, Scanline.
- Frame Blending
INCLUDED:
- 1x V5 LCD
- 1x Small PCB
- 1x Large front PCB
- 1x Small ribbon
- 1x Large ribbon
- 2x Adhesive mounting strips
- 1x Alignment bracket
PAIRS WELL WITH:
DOCUMENTATION:
- (Kit has been recently updated to V5 Pro. This video shows the previous/regular V5 kit - new video coming soon)
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NOTES:
To use brightness, color, and OSD features on contrast wheel:
- Cycle normally for brightness
- Short press (one to two seconds) then cycle for color
- Long press (five seconds) to enter OSD (On Screen Display) mode.
WARNINGS:
- Test before installation! When you receive a backlight/LCD kit, you should to assure that nothing has been damaged in transit. A dry run or test fit means the kit is not installed in the shell. This includes the use of adhesives, brackets, and any performed soldering. All ribbon cables should have no bends or creases in them. If you are unsure how to perform a dry run, please contact our support team and we will be happy to help. Backlight kits that have been installed are not eligible for replacement or return.
- LCD may break if put under too much pressure or dropped. Please exercise extreme caution when installing.