Gameboy Advance Backlight Mod: IPS v2 - How to!

Here is a link to the kit I used! Hope you enjoyed the video, please like and subscribe!
www.aliexpress.com/item/IPS-V...

[@PersiaX582]

Nice! Once I get my kit I'm going to watch your video again to install the IPS into my GBA. Thank you! :)

[@younsmal4873]

Great video 📹 . Waiting for my IPS V2 now. Thanks for the link.

[@GuyManley]

Very nice. I did one of these recently it's fantastic.

[@Valnjes]

Thanks for the links and video!

[@JJsAdventure23]

Defiantly easier to replace than switching the joycon shells 👍🏽👍🏽

[@torstentaylor7620]

I love the guide, specifically because all the other youtubers cut their own shells and did soldering things that i didnt do and didnt need to do. I just have two questions, none of the other youtubers put electrical tape on the back of the ribbon cable? Is that necessary? Aldo, there is a difference between 32 pin and 40 pin motherboard, and you have to do something with the ribbon cable depending on which it js, do you know how to tell which one you have and what you have to do? Thanks

[@arrictinegames3089]

Do you have a tutorial for the one with the adjustable brightness?

[@Nesmaniac]

Looks great. I'm thinking of ordering it from where you did. How long did it take it to arrive? Also, are you happy with the standard brightness without the soldering? Thanks.

[@ZarriasYT]

It took about 3 weeks to arrive but this was in the height of the pandemic - it think the brightness level is great and it saves a whole lot of time!

[@pikaflash4821]

I recently installed the ips v2 screen mod on my gba recently, i soldered all the wires for the brightness and everything and it worked perfectly. But, the screen is missaligned :P

[@GuyManley]

Me too. The site I bought it from in the USA was sold out of pre cut shells and the instructions I found online were not clear that they were for the offset screen.

[@pikaflash4821]

@@GuyManleybut the thing is though, i accidently offset it xD it should be straight

[@Lauderdizzle]

@@pikaflash4821 Try one of the centering brackets on these sites. Should help you align the screen correctly (if you're willing to take the screen out and put it back in again)-- www.retromodding.com/products/game-boy-advance-ips-lcd-centering-bracket videogamesnewyork.com/search.php?search_query_adv=bracket&searchsubs=ON&brand=&price_from=&price_to=&featured=&shipping=&category%5B%5D=42&section=product

[@primissco7521]

he be vibin doe

[@liambrady7242]

Yay ty :)

[@TheWashenfelder]

The cover where you've installed the IPS screen was trimmed? or the screen fit perfectly as in a original one?

[@papasmurfington5264]

I got a funny playing screen, and the color palette turned blue. Have you ever had an issue like that before? If anyone has, let me know how you guys handled it with funny playing. The LCD works fine except the color palette turns blue unexpectedly and stays blue which is peculiar. I've done this mod, with a funny playing IPS v2 screen, before and this is the first I've seen with the LCD being faulty by changing the color palette to blue.

[@LauraaAndCharlotte]

Is the LED indicator the two thin wires ?

[@Krunchbar11084]

where does the indicator go

[@francisen4604]

did you have any stiffness on the dpad after installing the ips?

[@ZarriasYT]

A little bit yes, I'm not entirely sure what caused that.

[@thedestroyer3879]

Is it safe to use painters tape like ypu did?

[@kidmarceaux]

I get nervous buying from Ali express, has anyone had long term success with this product?

[@ZarriasYT]

Still going well for me!

[@info955555]

Hi Did anyone get the problem after changing ips v2. Sometime turn on the console just hear only sound but screen still blank need to return on again. But it just sometime only.

[@ZarriasYT]

No I've never had this, are you sure the connections were done properly? I'm no expert but sounds to me like a lose connection.

[@info955555]

@@ZarriasYT Thank so much. I will try to reconnect the screen connector cable again.

[@chrisf2837]

I ordered this from your link, how long should it take to ship to the US?

[@ZarriasYT]

Not sure - to the UK it took a couple of weeks.

[@jeezyyj3784]

I just bought this exact kit and the ribbon cable is way too wide to fit in the motherboard, I did exactly what you did so I don’t understand?

[@biglewis7]

I had the same "issue" with the ribbon cable. Turns out you only need to use the other end of the cable to fit in your motherboard. Just plug it in the slot before placing the board on the shell, then apply a little pressure to it until you can screw the screws and assembly other parts. (Remember to put all buttons and the LED too)

[@tregreen7207]

did u ever figure this out? im having the same problem

[@kylerrhys8733]

Scale of 1-10 how hard is this for a total beginner? You made it look easy but I’m nervous

[@ZarriasYT]

Hey, this is the first time I have ever done it and I didn't find it too hard but I do have some experience with electronics, I would say maybe a 4/10.

[@andrewbulos6752]

Thanks for asking the question, I'm the same; complete newbie, it looks easy but I'm nervous to do so. This may be a summer project for me.

[@persona4011]

Can I use the original cover for modding in the IPS screen and rechargeable Battery instead of buying a new case?

[@ZarriasYT]

You can but it may involve some cutting of the shell - there are a ton of guides on it out there :)

[@persona4011]

@@ZarriasYT thanks!

[@Jonahlegocity]

I have a question, Can you use magnet wire for the brightness control?

[@ZarriasYT]

I'm not sure about this sorry!

[@Jonahlegocity]

@@ZarriasYT its alright, just subscribed and thank you for replying! :)

[@chrisf2837]

Does this require soldering? I’m a little hesitant when I hear about soldering as I have no clue how to.

[@ZarriasYT]

Nope it does not! The soldering is entirely optional!

[@sorfus]

@@ZarriasYT What happens if you don't solder it? how do you handle the brightness

[@mercury5003]

I don't mean to be rude but at 7:59 I really wish youd have shown yourself attaching those on screen because I wasn't sure if you needed to slide them together or if they snap on top of each other, now I know its the latter. also the new buttons are caved in and dont press on install, I don't think I forgot any steps though, why is that?

[@ZarriasYT]

No need to apologise, polite critism is much appreciated! As for the buttons, there is a soft membrane behind the buttons, are you sure you didn't forget this when you reinstalled the case?

[@mercury5003]

​@@ZarriasYT I figured it out, I had the membranes upside-down. my bad!

[@RadicalR0nnie]

was the screen protector you sticked on made of glass?

[@ZarriasYT]

It's a glass screen over the display yes!

[@timdrake2020]

Missed a motherboard screw and the plastic around the light but otherwise a good video

[@user-yk1cw8im4h]

Does it looks like playing on an emulator for how def it is

[@ZarriasYT]

It looks like playing on a GBA screen but without the pixel lines so not like an emulator, imo it looks great, although if you love the original look no problem with keeping it that way!

[@Gooffy-goobs]

Hey I’ve never modded before Is this good for beginners?

[@ZarriasYT]

Yep - it's easy enough! Just take care

[@edwardsfamily6184]

Hi there I'm a fellow KZbinr myself I love the gba myself would it be possible i could buy a modded gba off you please I live in Walsall West Midlands UK

[@trigger796]

Could you do the Gameboy color next? Or the GBA SP?

[@ZarriasYT]

These are definitely on my list to do! I need to obtain a worse condition GBC at the moment though as mine is mint in box so I don't want to mod it! SP I have and am waiting to reshell - are you waiting for an IPS mod on that too or just changing the shell?

[@trigger796]

Zarrias I guess just both