Game Boy Micro LCD Screen Replacement
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓In this guide, we'll show you how to change the LCD Screen.
What you need
Tools
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Spudger4.9
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Remove the Phillips #00 screw on the side of the Game Boy closest to the directional pad.
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Once the screw has been loosened, lift the cover off the back of the device.
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Locate the two circular holes on the side of the Game Boy nearest to the directional pad.
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Straighten the end of a paper clip and push it into each of the circular holes.
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Use the paper clip to lever the faceplate off from the unit.
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Remove the two tri-wing screws on the top of the Game Boy and the two screws next to the volume/contrast switch.
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Remove the two Phillips #00 screws from the plastic frame.
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As you are pulling off the plastic frame, the shoulder buttons and the volume switch may fall out of the device.
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With a spudger, depress the small clip on the lower right corner of the plastic guard.
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Grab the edges of the plastic frame and lift the frame off the motherboard.
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With one hand, gently slide the top left end of the motherboard up and out of the front case.
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With your other hand, pull out the EMI shield until the tab comes out of the front case.
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Once the tab is pulled out from the bottom, slide the EMI shield down and out of the device.
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The entire motherboard is now accessible.
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A small ribbon cable connects the start and select buttons to the motherboard. It can rip very easily, so do not pull on it.
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Lift the motherboard and the front plastic cover assembly off of the front case.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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When you remove the motherboard from the front case, the start and select buttons may fall out.
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If the buttons do not fall out, remove them with a pair of tweezers.
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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.
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Using metal tweezers, grab the start/select board and slide it out gently.
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Lift the entire motherboard assembly off the plastic guard.
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Take caution not to damage any of the gold ribbon cables on the motherboard.
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To remove the LCD screen, carefully angle it until it is diagonal to the square hole in the plastic guard and slide it out.
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It is now possible to remove the entire motherboard assembly from the plastic guard.
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On the plastic guard, there are two rubber pads that cover the buttons. Remove them.
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With the rubber pads off, you may use your fingers to remove the buttons to clean or replace them.
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The LCD screen is connected to the motherboard by two ribbon cables.
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Use a plastic spudger to disconnect the LCD's ZIF connector.
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Use the tip of the spudger to lift the small, black tab holding the thin ribbon.
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With both tabs lifted, pull the ribbons off the motherboard and remove the LCD screen.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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