Gameboy Original makeover
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- chainfire95
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So, I'm looking to remove the gray lining on the plastic plate covering the Gameboy screen. What would be the best way to do that? I also want to buffer it to remove some scratches, any advice?
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- chainfire95
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Re: Gameboy Original makeover
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- palmertech
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Re: Gameboy Original makeover
Short version: Not gonna happen.
Longer version: I tried, not gonna happen.
The best way would be to get some 1mm sheet glass and cut it to size. It would not scratch, either, so that is a plus.
Longer version: I tried, not gonna happen.
The best way would be to get some 1mm sheet glass and cut it to size. It would not scratch, either, so that is a plus.
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- chainfire95
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Re: Gameboy Original makeover
where.
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- palmertech
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Re: Gameboy Original makeover
I wish I knew, last I tried a few months ago, I failed at finding anything under 2mm, I was hoping you would look for me!
Last I heard, there was a german shop that would mod your GP32 with a 1mm glass lense, and a few people used a DIY version, but I have no clue where to get it here in the US.
Last I heard, there was a german shop that would mod your GP32 with a 1mm glass lense, and a few people used a DIY version, but I have no clue where to get it here in the US.
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- chainfire95
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Re: Gameboy Original makeover
I sent an inquiry here about scrap sheet glass: http://www.made-in-china.com/china-prod ... Glass.html
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- chainfire95
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Re: Gameboy Original makeover
Im wondering if I should paint my Mod. What do you all think? I wanted it to look as authentic as possible, but it may look cooler if I include a custom paint job with it. Im installing a GBA SP in a gameboy original case. If I paint it, what color should I use ( i want it to be 1 or 2 solid colors)
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Re: Gameboy Original makeover
what you can actually do is get a GBA (original) screen cover replacement off ebay and cut that to shape, I have done this and sanded it down to the size of a GBP protector
- chainfire95
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Re: Gameboy Original makeover
Wow, thats a great idea, thanks! =D
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Re: Gameboy Original makeover
Umm, lookie here:
http://nonelectronics.com/catalog/index ... ucts_id=11" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Would've thought you knew about this one Palmer...
http://nonelectronics.com/catalog/index ... ucts_id=11" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Would've thought you knew about this one Palmer...
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- palmertech
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Re: Gameboy Original makeover
Of course I did.
But he wanted to get rid of the gray plastic so it works with a GBA sized screen. That link does not help.
But he wanted to get rid of the gray plastic so it works with a GBA sized screen. That link does not help.
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- chainfire95
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Re: Gameboy Original makeover
Yeah, that link doesn't really help. I figured it out now anyways.
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