Hardware GBA Backlight! (AGB-001)

[Masaray67]

The other pics of my mod... (56k WARNING!!!)

the wires going to the AGS-101 LCD connector directly soldered to the GBA's mainboard. The mess that you will see on my other pics are brought of my failed attempt back in '09.

The other side of the mainboard. The original connector was missing because it was destroyed in the past.

I used my dead AGS-001 LCD connector as an adapter for AGS-101 LCD and I used the ribbon of my shattered AGS-001 LCD to connect the wires and the connector. I potted the tips of the magnetic wires with some epoxy to prevent the breakage during movement.

The AGS-101 LCD and the LCD adapter connected together.

some game testing...

As you can see on these 3 pics, there are some discoloration happening in the game. (That Blaziken is a shiny one and its not an effect of discoloration )

please disregard this one... I already fixed it.

Shit... I'm getting the same problem....Exept for the fact that I bought the cable from zerey and have a identical screen that Zerey uses Dx

 

[darkado]

how long do the batteries last with this mod? i've read the whole thread but i didn't find or i missed that info.

 

[soulrazor]

What is the payment method used to order the "cable+ screen" from zerey? Is it paypal?

How long does it take go get from china to europe using the chepest shipping method?

 

[doshch]

What is the payment method used to order the "cable+ screen" from zerey? Is it paypal?

How long does it take go get from china to europe using the chepest shipping method?

Yes, PayPal. The cheapest is ChinaPost. Usually takes 30-40 days. But the price is 2-5 bucks.

 

[doshch]

how long do the batteries last with this mod? i've read the whole thread but i didn't find or i missed that info.

I'd say, they last as long as before the mod.

 

[GBAcarlos]

KidMudz, I want to try as you did, but I want to conect the GBA SP screen directly to the GBA 40 pins original mainboard, without the AGS-001 LCD Connector, how can I connect it?................... Help!

 

[prc41247]

Hey all ive followed this entire post, purchased my own kit from zerey (40 pin connector and the SP screen) cost me about 60$ with fast shipping through paypal.

I got everything hooked up and working but ran into a problem when reassembling, and was wondering if anyone else had this issue.

The problem (shown in the photos i attached) is that i cannot get the case to close completely when screwing the screws back in.

There is just not enough clearance below the motherboard to fit the plastic part where the 40 pin ribbon cable meets the SP screen cable.

The system is still functional but the side bumpers, R and L buttons, and power switch all rattle around when playing.

Also, if too much pressure is applied to the case (either by forcing the case closed with the screws, or by pressing down with my fingers especially near the power switch), the GBA turns off!!!

HELP PLZZZ

I followed the directions the best i could but can figure out how to fit everything in place correctly

 

[doshch]

prc41247, did you clear all the plastic from behind the screen on the top plate?
Wiggy has a great manual on how to install the mod properly. I had to sand all the plastic down a couple of times. Just didn't do it properly.
And still it was a tight fit.
Here's a Zerey's manual https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/60781027/GBA++.pdf
And Wiggy's https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/60781027/rcg-gba-light-manual.pdf
Hope it helps.

 

[Coltonamore]

The only problem I have with this mod is the fact that the brightness switch is where certain things connect, like the game cube link cable, and the wireless adapter. I'm thinking of putting the switch someplace different from what Wiggy recommends.

 

[KipMudz]

KidMudz, I want to try as you did, but I want to conect the GBA SP screen directly to the GBA 40 pins original mainboard, without the AGS-001 LCD Connector, how can I connect it?................... Help!

Do you want that hardwired installation? Then look at the pinouts that I posted here then match the pinouts with the same names.

 

[KipMudz]

Shit... I'm getting the same problem....Exept for the fact that I bought the cable from zerey and have a identical screen that Zerey uses Dx

How worse is your problem than mine? Sounds like you got a defective connector or a wrong one.

 

[Masaray67]

How worse is your problem than mine? Sounds like you got a defective connector or a wrong one.

Well, half of my screen is miscolored and less bright than the other half :C

 

[KipMudz]

Well, half of my screen is miscolored and less bright than the other half :C

I solved that problem by breaking a line in the connector. What model are you using? 40-pin? 32-pin?

 

[Masaray67]

I solved that problem by breaking a line in the connector. What model are you using? 40-pin? 32-pin?

I'm using the 32 pin gba.
Btw when i turned on the gba with EZflashIV i just got a white screen. I haven't tested the gba since that so i don't know if the problem has just magically disappeared but i could post some pics of the gba and the screen attached.

 

[wolffangalchemist]

EDIT: Nevermind about my questions just threrw the cable together and it works!
Tested it with a spare AGs-001 screen as to not ruin my 101 screen.




Now i just need to figure out where I'm gonna get extremely tiny wires for the back light power.

EDIT: found some wire small enough only took about a hour of total time to do this mod, now i need to get a new faceplate and battery cover, also need to try to find a new start and select buttons pad.



really glad i have a dremel, haven't gotten to use it yet really till today.

 

[KipMudz]

Is that a 32-pin AGB-001?

 

[wolffangalchemist]

Is that a 32-pin AGB-001?

yes it is.
EDIT: i will say this i may look for an alternative screen voltage point, i used the one on in the PDF on Rosecoloredgaming and used the point it said would be brightest, it looks like my AGS-101 on it's dim setting though.

 

[KipMudz]

Sigh... Working with 32-pin AGB-001 was very straightforward than working with 40-pin AGB-001. Looks like your ribbon is from the original LCD of AGB-001.

Edit: Did you killed the original LCD of your AGB-001 by cutting the ribbon?

 

[wolffangalchemist]

Sigh... Working with 32-pin AGB-001 was very straightforward than working with 40-pin AGB-001. Looks like your ribbon is from the original LCD of AGB-001.

Edit: Did you killed the original LCD of your AGB-001 by cutting the ribbon?

yeah I am sure it isn't usable any more so i'd say it is dead, pretty much just cut the ribbon from the original LCD and used an Xacto knife to scrap away the plastic from the pins to solder the connector i took from a spare SP mobo i had. after that it was pretty much a walk in the park.

 

[syph007]

I bought a premodded 40pin setup and while it works well, the screen has this glowy flickery feel to it. Like a monitor run at too low of a refresh rate.

Anyone else had this? I wonder if its interference that shielding would help.

 

[Bitbyte]

I've noticed the same with the GBA I did myself. I don't see it on the GBA I got pre-modded, but I definitely know what you are talking about. I think you'll have to adjust the small pot they mention in the guides, but I'd wait for confirmation from someone here. Wiggy probably knows what's causing this.