Game Boy Color Laminated IPS Mod

£109

No fix, no fee · 12-month warranty · Insured, tracked returns

Reasons to book

  • The old screen is hard to see without strong light
  • You want the sharpest, most modern-looking screen available
  • Your shell is scuffed, cracked or yellowed and you'd like a fresh one
  • You want adjustable brightness and colour palettes

Like every Game Boy of its era, the Game Boy Color screen has no light of its own, so you need good room light to see it. An IPS mod replaces it with a modern backlit IPS panel (a type of LCD that stays clear from most viewing angles). The laminated version goes a step further: the glass is bonded directly to the panel, with no gap between them, so the image sits right at the surface and looks closer to a phone screen.

A laminated kit won't fit the standard shell, so this service includes a new laminated-ready replacement shell. I open your console, move the board and parts across to the new shell, fit the laminated panel and set up its on-screen menu (a small settings overlay for brightness and colour palettes). Then I test it with a game before it goes back.

This service is for the Game Boy Color, model CGB-001 on the label on the back. For the original Game Boy and the Pocket, see the Game Boy & Game Boy Color repair page.

Some honest limits. The mod needs a working console, so if yours has a fault, book the repair first or get in touch. Because your console moves into a new shell, it won't look the way it did when it left the factory. That's part of the appeal for most people, but on a boxed or rare console a mod may reduce its value to collectors, and it can't be undone easily. If you'd rather keep your existing shell, the drop-in Game Boy Color IPS mod does that.

For a side-by-side look at the two options, read the Game Boy Color IPS mod explained. No fix, no fee, and a 12-month warranty on the work.

Game Boy Color Laminated IPS Mod

Frequently asked questions

Why does the laminated mod need a new shell?
With the glass bonded to the panel, the screen sits differently from a drop-in kit, and it needs a laminated-ready shell to fit properly. The shell is included in the price.
Do I get my old shell back?
Yes, if you'd like it. Just say so when you book and I'll pack it in with the console.
Is laminated worth the extra over the drop-in kit?
It comes down to looks. Both give you a bright backlit screen. The laminated kit looks closer to a phone screen, while the drop-in kit keeps your existing shell.
Can you fit the laminated mod to an original Game Boy or Pocket?
This service is for the Game Boy Color only. The original Game Boy and the Pocket have their own IPS screen mods.

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About this service

How does your mail-in repair service work?
Three steps: book and pay for your repair online, post your item to me using the packing instructions I email you, and I repair it, test it, and send it back tracked. You'll get updates as it moves through each stage.
What is your no-fix-no-fee promise?
Payment is taken upfront at booking. If I can't fix your item, there's no repair fee — I refund what you paid, less £4.99 return postage to send it back to you. Assessment bookings work differently: the £4.99 covers return postage and comes off the repair if you go ahead, but isn't refunded if you decide not to or it can't be repaired.
Do your repairs come with a warranty?
Yes. Every repair carries a 12-month workmanship warranty against the same fault returning. If it does, I'll put it right.
How long will my repair take?
Most repairs are completed within 3-6 working days of arrival, then posted back by tracked post. If a part needs ordering, I'll tell you as soon as I've diagnosed it and give you a realistic date. Diagnostic-led jobs take a little longer if I'm waiting on your approval of a quote.
How do I package my item safely to post it?
I send clear packing guidance when you book. In short: wrap the item well, use plenty of padding, and a sturdy box — the return leg is insured and tracked, and good packing on the way in protects your item too.
Where do I send my item?
Your postage address is included in the confirmation email after you book — you don't post anything until you've booked, so your item is always matched to your order.
Do you cover the whole UK?
Yes — I run a mail-in repair service, so you can send your item from anywhere in the UK. There's nothing local you need to find.
What if my item turns out to be unrepairable?
I'll tell you honestly and, where the fault allows, offer an alternative. If I can't fix it, there's no repair fee — I refund what you paid, less £4.99 return postage to send it back to you.