

Fold this ribbon cable, so that the LCD is now sitting on the front of the console, and the two solder points on the backlight ribbon cable are on the back. Next, connect the ribbon cable on the backlight PCB to the console, where the old LCD used to be connected. The end result should be similar to the photo below.

Fold the LCD ribbon cable up so that it is behind the LCD, and fold it a second time so that the backlight PCB is touching the back of the LCD. You will see there are a pair of white lines on the ribbon cable to indicate how far a properly connected ribbon cable will be inserted the connection should go up to these white lines. Next, connect the ribbon cable on the LCD to the backlight PCB. This will allow you to position the LCD in the front of the shell, and provides a snug, centered fit for the LCD in the viewport of the shell.Īs the first step of installation, we strongly recommend using Kapton tape to insulate the back of the LCD. You will see the pieces are labeled top, left, and right, and should be positioned in the front of your MGB shell accordingly. The MGB backlight kit includes a laser cut bracket for the LCD that comes in three pieces. You can also remove the old LCD at this point, by disconnecting the ribbon cable from the PCB. Be sure to keep all the small pieces, such as screws, together in a safe place to avoid losing them. The first thing you will be required to do in order to install the LCD is disassemble your MGB (Game Boy Pocket). Please kindly note that this is a DIY mod, and we can not accept any returns or offer refunds on backlight kits that were damaged in installation. This guide will walk you through the installation of the Backlit LCD kit for the Game Boy Pocket.
