Installing the DMG IPS v1 Kit (RIPS) in an original Game Boy
Channel: makho
Date: 25/01/2020

Check out the v3 version of the kit here: https://youtu.be/U7fdn3bf8GM

This is only for the v1 version of the kit. The v2 kit does not require this fix: https://youtu.be/_DqzA0DJ3bQ

AKA how to fix screen rot or horizontal lines.

In this video, I am walking through the entire process of reshelling my Game Boy and installing one of these new DMG IPS kits. This kit is very similar to the one that @The Chinese Guy  reviewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCn2B4WRJRM

The manufacturer of the kit I am working with right now is the same manufacturer as the "one chip" GBA IPS kits and the AIO GBC/MGB transflective kits that do not drop frames. The manufacturer of the kit TCG reviewed is the same manufacturer working with funnyplaying currently for their version of the kit (which should also be out soon). 

If you want to see the install process using the screen tabs instead of tape, see my video here: https://youtu.be/o-1WvkDStHA

I also made a video on how to fix the gray palette issues (see pinned thread in the comments or the linked video for more info): https://youtu.be/cFpnUGuXtbY

This kit was provided to me for free by Retro Game Repair Shop but this video was not paid for. These are my own opinions. 

Links ---

Backlight Kit: https://retrogamerepairshop.com/products/rips-1?variant=31678952833098

The shell I got (but I don't recommend it): https://www.retromodding.com/collections/gameboy/products/game-boy-shell?variant=13310418124823

Lens: https://www.retromodding.com/collections/gameboy/products/game-boy-glass-screen-lens

Buttons: https://store.kitsch-bent.com/product/silicone-buttons

tl;dw: The kit is surprisingly easy to install compared to previous IPS kits and works amazingly well so far. I highly recommend one if you are into DMGs. Battery life is estimated 50-75% stock, depending on brightness.