Game Boy Pocket LCD Screen Replacement

Step 1 Remove the external screws




• Place the Game Boy Pocket face-down on a clean, flat surface.
• Use a Y1 tri-wing screwdriver and turn counterclockwise to remove the four external screws.
• Use a Y1 tri-wing screwdriver and turn counterclockwise to remove the two screws inside the battery compartment.
Step 2 Open the device




• Place your hands on the front and back covers of the Game Boy Pocket, and carefully separate the device.
• Set the back cover aside. You will need it to reassemble the device.
Step 3 Remove the motherboard screws
• Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver and turn counterclockwise to remove the three screws on the motherboard.
Step 4 Remove the clip securing the ribbon cable
• Use a plastic opening tool to dislodge and remove the clip securing the ribbon cable.
• Make sure you apply pressure on both sides of the clip to loosen it.
Step 5 Dislodge the ribbon cable
• Use a plastic opening tool to dislodge the ribbon cable.
• Be gentle to prevent tearing the ribbon.
Step 6 Remove the motherboard
• Grab the black piece protruding from the motherboard, and lift up to remove the motherboard.
• Set the motherboard aside. You will need it to reassemble the device.
Step 7 Remove the LCD screen
• Use a plastic opening tool to lift the LCD screen away from the front cover.
• Use your fingers to remove the LCD screen.

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