Installing Game Boy Micro LCD Screen

http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/cNxfJ4jmb2ULmufH Brendan Kelly 30 to 45 minutes Difficult Game Boy Micro

In this guide, we'll show you how to change the LCD Screen.

Tools

Phillips 00 Screwdriver Spudger Tri-wing Screwdriver 0 Tweezers An awesome member of our community made this guide. It is not managed by iFixit staff. Installing Game Boy Micro Battery Cover Installing Game Boy Micro Faceplate Installing Game Boy Micro Buttons Installing Game Boy Micro Motherboard Remove the Phillips #00 screw on the side of the Game Boy closest to the directional pad. Remove the Phillips #00 screw on the side of the Game Boy closest to the directional pad. Once the screw has been loosened, lift the cover off the back of the device. Once the screw has been loosened, lift the cover off the back of the device. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/Jq1t3EuWxGMgHJtq http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/vQIhJaEsEMEqIAbC http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/ipqFveJFeS4m2xfm With the back cover removed, the battery is connected to the device by two wires and a plastic connector. With the back cover removed, the battery is connected to the device by two wires and a plastic connector. Gently grab the wires. Gently grab the wires. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/ZOxbIPl2b2ZSFLPb http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/DMcaDaNVUc3Gn2eL http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/6YbxHbtoCsOP6VDi Carefully pull the wires until the connector comes out of the device. Carefully pull the wires until the connector comes out of the device. Be careful! Don't pull too hard or you may rip the wires out from the connector. Be careful! Don't pull too hard or you may rip the wires out from the connector. When putting the battery back in the device, make sure the connector is put in exactly the way it came out. When putting the battery back in the device, make sure the connector is put in exactly the way it came out. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/dNgZYO3nWjVLlcOK http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/FwyRd6FhQJDDPsng Locate the two circular holes on the side of the Gameboy nearest to the directional pad. Locate the two circular holes on the side of the Gameboy nearest to the directional pad. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/CjeVWJBRBvmCnyNo http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/fr3rLbHmdGATFKZX Straighten the end of a paper clip and push it into each of the circular holes. Straighten the end of a paper clip and push it into each of the circular holes. You may hear a faint click afterwards. You may hear a faint click afterwards. Use the paper clip to lever the faceplate off from the unit. Use the paper clip to lever the faceplate off from the unit. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/fVjsPCNCZOFi3wA4 http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/OLbwNysTMXpWuHDP http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/MimqJG6PYT5rFvUr Remove two tri-wing screws on the top of the Game Boy and two more next to the volume/contrast switch. Remove two tri-wing screws on the top of the Game Boy and two more next to the volume/contrast switch. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/tcIQrfo4EqDBeJrn http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/u5QeDUM3cwxY2xtM http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/SBFo2nCCcMDkwTNf Remove the three Phillips #00 screws. Remove the three Phillips #00 screws. Remove the two tri-wing screws. Remove the two tri-wing screws. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/nOyWuJAGmD2adHUO http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/OWWRWSWZ4RQnIpGg http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/UUuEjaIVMinxrxAR Lift the back cover off the Game Boy. Lift the back cover off the Game Boy. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/Z4guJHNUVGxWdMMI http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/OZbxasEdTEkodBHy http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/1hRYeknUADZ2mRrd Remove the two Phillips #00 screws on the plastic frame. Remove the two Phillips #00 screws on the plastic frame. As you are pulling the plastic frame off, the shoulder buttons and volume switch may fall out of the device. As you are pulling the plastic frame off, the shoulder buttons and volume switch may fall out of the device. Underneath each shoulder button is a small spring. Do not lose them. Underneath each shoulder button is a small spring. Do not lose them. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/IOK3wdt1uBwacVhX http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/xSdPVCAuCowPLCZA http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/INxKytKAlJmSymIw Depress the small clip on the lower right corner of the plastic guard with a spudger. Depress the small clip on the lower right corner of the plastic guard with a spudger. Grab the edges of the plastic frame and lift it off the motherboard. Grab the edges of the plastic frame and lift it off the motherboard. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/JwCtmBtRDBtVWiJg http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/JEGoNhSXiFlD51DL Remove the two gold Phillips #00 screws on the motherboard. Remove the two gold Phillips #00 screws on the motherboard. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/PWwv6ri2LfV1Jkmb With one hand, gently slide the top left end of the motherboard up and out of the front case. With one hand, gently slide the top left end of the motherboard up and out of the front case. With your other hand, pull the EMI shield out until the tab comes out of the front case. With your other hand, pull the EMI shield out until the tab comes out of the front case. Once the tab is pulled out from the bottom, slide the EMI shield down and out from the device. Once the tab is pulled out from the bottom, slide the EMI shield down and out from the device. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/rFGjjWwgnwgYAFUy http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/dvymVRY6AcB4mWJZ The entire motherboard is now accessible. The entire motherboard is now accessible. Take extreme care when working with the motherboard to avoid damaging the device and its components. Take extreme care when working with the motherboard to avoid damaging the device and its components. A small ribbon cable connects the start and select buttons to the motherboard. It can rip very easily so, do not pull on it. A small ribbon cable connects the start and select buttons to the motherboard. It can rip very easily so, do not pull on it. Lift the motherboard and front plastic cover assembly off of the front case. Lift the motherboard and front plastic cover assembly off of the front case. Once the front case is removed, the plastic on/off switch will fall out of place. Once the front case is removed, the plastic on/off switch will fall out of place. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/6lOYQRulxjYyWJhy http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/LOIWARRNlDRniV2o http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/LEZQ5CjbMhxLquJF When you remove the motherboard from the front case, the start and select buttons may fall out. When you remove the motherboard from the front case, the start and select buttons may fall out. If the buttons did not fall out, remove them with a pair of tweezers. If the buttons did not fall out, remove them with a pair of tweezers. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/Igh2iHoZtljr2fLB http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/CMV5BaPSqK5OeXhT http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/itRL3VJQtYS6qylS Without the front case, you will be left with the motherboard and the plastic mount. The LCD screen is attached to the motherboard by a ribbon and can fall off the plastic mount. Without the front case, you will be left with the motherboard and the plastic mount. The LCD screen is attached to the motherboard by a ribbon and can fall off the plastic mount. Using metal tweezers, grab the start/select board and slide it out gently. Using metal tweezers, grab the start/select board and slide it out gently. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/ov1tDbDoFUKWkbty http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/WFQUw51gZW4BTFIr http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/bHj1BYfBXao3NFWZ Lift the entire motherboard assembly off the plastic guard. Lift the entire motherboard assembly off the plastic guard. Take caution not to damage any of the gold ribbon cables on the motherboard. Take caution not to damage any of the gold ribbon cables on the motherboard. The LCD screen is the only thing connecting the motherboard and plastic guard. The LCD screen is the only thing connecting the motherboard and plastic guard. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/bXhZNBHDTIaCQIRW http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/1BxKymS1JtHg2NpD To remove the LCD screen, carefully angle it until it is diagonal to the square hole in the plastic guard and slide it out. To remove the LCD screen, carefully angle it until it is diagonal to the square hole in the plastic guard and slide it out. It is now possible to remove the entire motherboard assembly from the plastic guard. It is now possible to remove the entire motherboard assembly from the plastic guard. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/vbXwTPRPeWn2CSU1 http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/41CO1h33wCooM1IT On the plastic guard, there are two rubber pads which cover the buttons. Remove them. On the plastic guard, there are two rubber pads which cover the buttons. Remove them. These pads rest on the motherboard and sometimes stick to it. If they do, peel them off. These pads rest on the motherboard and sometimes stick to it. If they do, peel them off. With the rubber pads off, you may use your fingers to remove the buttons to clean or replace them. With the rubber pads off, you may use your fingers to remove the buttons to clean or replace them. When returning the buttons to the guard, they have to be put back exactly the way they were pulled out. When returning the buttons to the guard, they have to be put back exactly the way they were pulled out. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/UmNVAbpNHaVTFSxD http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/IMwqJn1ecQIkDEGP http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/bxjN26VHQYxRUi4P The LCD screen is connected to the motherboard by two ribbon cables. The LCD screen is connected to the motherboard by two ribbon cables. Use a spudger to disconnect the LCD's ZIF connector. Use a spudger to disconnect the LCD's ZIF connector. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/OkDaXNSJXJsDB1va http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/HMnguMx6oCdI6gNw http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/JmdYyg2obAmObwhv Use the tip of a plastic spudger to lift the small black tab holding the thin ribbon. Use the tip of a plastic spudger to lift the small black tab holding the thin ribbon. With both tabs lifted, simply pull the ribbons off the motherboard to remove the LCD screen. With both tabs lifted, simply pull the ribbons off the motherboard to remove the LCD screen. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/lNaqyvIZZBWd6gjV http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/g44BZjIq1cJwMYU1 http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/iX3Wc6qbmOC2ioTL The LCD can now be cleaned or replaced. The LCD can now be cleaned or replaced. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/iPDGfmG1tNtiDJQt http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/5gOFH1NfYYRwSa2F

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.