📝 I wrote a full guide + reflection on my modding process over on Dev.to:
👉 How I Built and Documented My First GameBoy Advance IPS Mod
📣 Featured on Dev.to!
Revive your childhood handheld and give it a modern twist.
This guide walks you through how I built an all-black, IPS screen-modded GBA with a 32-pin motherboard—my first-ever mod project!
- Introduction
- Parts & Tools I Used
- Screw Types & Notes
- Real-World Build Insight
- Pre-Build Cleaning
- Assembly Steps
- Optional Modern Upgrade
- Budget & Ordering
- Conclusion
- FAQ
- Future Upgrades
Read the full Markdown guide with every step, note, and optional upgrade: 👉 GBA_IPS_Mod_Guide.md
I completed this mod in about 3 hours, using only beginner-friendly tools and a solderless IPS V2 screen kit.
My goal was to restore a 20+ year-old handheld into something sleek, playable, and future-proof—with no more worm light!
This project taught me:
- How to plan and research a mod
- How to troubleshoot issues like stripped screws
- The importance of good documentation
Whether you’re a beginner or just GBA-curious—this guide is for you.
Feel free to fork, improve, or ask questions via Issues or Pull Requests.