Game Boy Color Motherboard Replacement
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Last updated on Aug 13, 2020
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓The Game Boy Color's motherboard contains all the electronics that make it operate. This guide will show you how to remove the circuit board from the Game Boy Color.
What you need
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Locate the battery compartment on the back of the Game Boy Color.
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Push down on the tab and hinge the cover downwards and outwards to remove the battery cover.
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Using a Y1 screwdriver, remove the six screws on the back of the device as pictured. The bottom two screws are located inside of the battery compartment.
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Gently lift and separate the back housing from the rest of the device. Now you've got the back housing out!
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Push up on the tabs on either side of the ribbon with a spudger.
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Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the 3 screws shown in the picture.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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