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The Game Boy released on April 21, 1989 in Japan, followed by North America on July 31, 1989, and lastly in Europe on September 28, 1990. It is characterized by a large grey casing and model number DMG-01.

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Why is my screen not working?

So my Game boy had the problem where some of the lines in the screen wouldn’t show up, so I tried fixing it. After a while though the screen stopped turning on and I can’t find out the problem. When the switch isn’t all the way on it shows some lines lit up so I know the screen works somewhat. Also, the noise plays when I turn it on so I know that it is working. I tested the contrast wheel and it appears to be working. Please help me with my problem.

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I tested the buttons and a they also work. I can hear noise when I press buttons in game.

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Sean 29 start off by replacing the screen to rule it out (or in) as the cause of this. Game Boy Screen Replacement

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Well the thing is that I would have tried this already if I could have found a screen planel individualy without the PCB.

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Yes I understand but the issue still is that this is a screen error.

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@oldturkey03 I'm not sure if its the screen anymore, because I saw a capacitor that looks burnt out, so I tested it and I think it's broken.

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Sean29 lets try and figure this one out. Post some good pictures of your board and also point out where you found that burned component

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sjamesmm will be eternally grateful.
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