Installing the Midwest Embedded Game Boy Color Backlight Kit
Channel: makho
Date: 08/02/2020

I finally got my hands on the one Game Boy Color backlight kit I never picked up: the Midwest Embedded kit. The install of this kit is quite a bit different compared to all the other kits that use this transflective LCD but for a good reason. 

Colin from TDNC did a very nice review on this unit as well: https://youtu.be/6aQMkU88j_M

The kit is currently stocked by the vendor: https://www.mw-embedded.com/product/gameboy-color-replacement-lcd-module/

Please see this thread for a helpful wiring diagram that does not use the test points under the membranes: https://www.reddit.com/r/Gameboy/comments/bhtqqa/planning_on_installing_a_backlit_screen_with/

This screen kit (and GBC) were provided to me by Retro Game Repair Shop for free but these opinions and methods used for install are all my own. 

And finally, please see the video I popped up on screen in the last few seconds. I think it should answer any questions or concerns you have over the specific Game Boy Color I used today. https://youtu.be/bEIVLhg5Dwk

tl;dw: This kit has the most thought put into the physical assembly and design that it breaks my heart that the power usage is so high and that the framerate is not accurately reproduced. It's a fantastic kit but there are better kits for the money.