Game Boy Color LCD Ribbon Cable Replacement

Introduction

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

Step 1 Battery

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

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.

Step 2

Remove the batteries from the battery compartment.

Step 3 Back Housing

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.

Step 4

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

Step 5 LCD Ribbon Cable

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

Step 6

Gently remove the ribbon cable from the port

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