Gameboy Advance MOD LCD Backlight Kit 40 Pin GBA SP AGS-101 Backlit Screen

I don't like the ergonomics of the Game Boy Advance SP and so I started looking for options to backlight my old GBA screen. I chose this product. After completing the install, I'm happy to say the quality and clarity on this screen is amazing! It completely transformed my GBA. It even seems to have slightly better contrast than my (original) game boy DS, exceeding my expectations. I paired this with a real glass replacement lens and it is like having a whole new device. It did not come with instructions but I found those easily online. It is necessary to modify the shell of the original GBA, but it only took me about ten minutes to do so. I had to use a dremel because I couldn't cut the plastic with the razor I had. I don't know if I needed to do this with the ribbon cable I had, but I soldered the wire. Soldering the wire did take some skill. That is a tiny connection!One other note, the fit will be really tight, and the end of the ribbon adapter that comes with this is really thick. You will have to adjust it so the ribbon connector is not on top of the processor on the other side of the board, or you won't be able to close the case. Even so, I can see a slight bending of the screen when I push buttons. This is not a problem with the screen, but with the adapter. (the screen ribbon is quite long, actually, but the adapter connects at an odd length, just on top of the chip). If the adapter was longer or thinner there would be no problem. I may put in some spacers so that the adapter isn't putting pressure on one part of the screen, or look for a thinner adapter.One final note, it took several weeks to ship to me because it came from China. Still, I feel the screen was a worthwhile purchase and improved my GBA considerably.

A video I watched on youtube tutorial said that he had to buy another one because the first one did not work. the backlight is then wired into this pin controlled by a variable switch. the switch is not easy to control because once you pass the peak power it starts back at the bottom, so, there isn't a bottom of the switch it just endlessly loops around.

Screen is exactly what I needed for my backlit game boy advance mod. However, a couple things to note, with the 40 pin model, you need a spare wire to bridge the ground which is not a included with this screen, not a big deal, but plan your build around it :) I did notice some ghosting on my screen when changing environments/transitions, however I believe this is due to my handiwork, and not the product itself. Secondly, the seller did lose my package in their warehouse, and finally shipped it after inquiring about a month after I should have received it. It finally came a month later, and as I said, was exactly what I ordered. So just factor in a little time when ordering :)

This is a great kit, however in the picture it shows the kit includes 2 screwdrivers and my kit did not come with these, on the bright side it did include a glass screen for the gameboy advance so overall I'm happy with this kit and I would definitely recommend this.

Works well

It worked perfect thanks to videos like “This does not compute” I like it it was easy to Mod a console so buy if you own a Original Game Boy Advance, and also Check our the photos.