NatalieTheNerd Game Boy Color LED Kit
Channel: makho
Date: 17/02/2022

Grab a kit from RM here: https://www.retromodding.com/products/game-boy-color-led-board
Or direct from Natalie: https://www.nataliethenerd.com/product-page/gbc-led-boards

Install instructions: https://www.nataliethenerd.com/gbc-gbp-install-guide-title

I highly recommend installing with clear membranes and clear buttons too.

I used these buttons (pearlescent) from RGRS: https://retrogamerepairshop.com/collections/gbc-buttons/products/funnyplaying-game-boy-color-custom-buttons

Need assistance troubleshooting? I don't offer one on one tech support but you can try self-help with the wiki: https://gameboy.github.io/
If you need more help than that, I'd recommend joining one of the many discord servers linked there and posting in the various troubleshooting channels. I do not respond to emails or DMs with troubleshooting requests. 

I use a handy and free open source test suite for both GB and GBA -- 240p-test-mini. They are both very good for checking alignment, aspect ratio, color reproduction, and other aspects with aftermarket screen kits: https://github.com/pinobatch/240p-test-mini

I also use mattcurrie's ROM pack for testing colors and scrolling on aftermarket screen kits:  https://mattcurrie.com/gb-lcd-tests.zip

My last test ROM is a leaked internal Nintendo test tool called "AGS Aging". This ROM can be used to verify the SoC is working properly and can be used to fine tune OEM LCDs. I cannot link it but if you search that string, you just might find a link on TCRF. 

I continually record both brightness and power usage of all the screen kits I test. Take a look at my continuously updated spreadsheet to look at the raw data: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1wUsJ2jZkEBOzhegrN-tVGW7wCkuIf6Bi

Confused/intimidated by the sheer number of backlight kits now? I don’t blame you. I had to create a wiki article just to keep everything straight myself. Here's a link to that page if you want to have a look at all the different kits: https://gameboy.github.io/wiki/backlightmods

Tools I regularly use (and recommend)
Fine point tweezers - Engineer PTN-03: https://retrogamerepairshop.com/products/ptn-01-03-titanium-tweezers-series
Mini power supply - Miniware MDP-XP: https://retrogamerepairshop.com/products/mdp-xp-mini-digital-programmable-power-supply-set-with-30v-5a-90w-2-4g-wireless-connection-2-8-inch-tft-screen
Solder sucker - Engineer SS-02: https://retrogamerepairshop.com/collections/soldering/products/engineer-ss-02-solder-sucker
Cheapo 6" digital caliper: https://retrogamerepairshop.com/collections/tools-2/products/digital-calipers-0-6-inches-caliper-measuring-tool-electronic-micrometer-caliper-with-inch-millimeter-conversion

Soldering Supplies
MiniWare TS80P Soldering Iron: https://retrogamerepairshop.com/collections/soldering/products/miniware-ts80p-more-set-kit-smart-portable-digital-soldering-iron-type-c-plug
Tips for TS80P (J02 and K4): https://retrogamerepairshop.com/collections/soldering/products/ts80-ts80p-soldering-iron-tips
MiniWare MHP30M Mini Hot Plate: https://retrogamerepairshop.com/products/miniware-mhp30m-mini-hot-plate-soldering-preheating-station-preheater-multi-intelligent-modes-with-built-in-oled-display-60w-30x30mm-power-supply
Other soldering supplies: https://retrogamerepairshop.com/collections/soldering
Through Hole solder practice kit: https://retrogamerepairshop.com/collections/soldering/products/rotating-windmill-red-led-flashing-light-diy-kit-with-pcb-adjustable-speed-for-soldering-kit-practice-learning-electronics
Surface mount solder practice kit: https://retrogamerepairshop.com/collections/soldering/products/solder-practice-skill-kit-training-board-smd-led

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