Other creative solutions for getting sound: Pictured is a jack from a MGB (Pocket).I was inspired by people who did it before so this is nothing new, but I saw a lot of people asking for specific infos, so here it is.There are many ways to get this done, Id like to share the way I did it, my joy and my frustration Ive had with this project.
![]() If you find theres something that can be put better, please let me know. Gameboy Dmg Power Switch Grey Update Images WithI will also update images with foreign text, so please have a little patience. ![]() Gameboy Dmg Power Switch Grey Install L AndThis means theres no way GBA cartridges will run on this thing - so theres no need to install L and R buttons. This is supposed to be my ultimate GameBoy, not the ultimate GBA. At this point you might be excited and just want to start modding - but wait As I said, there are many way of doing this. You EITHER keep the DMGs lcd-pcb OR you dont and find yourself fiddling around with power-switches, volume-wheels and other components that have to be mounted within the DMGs housing. Gameboy Dmg Power Switch Grey Plus The MainboardWatch out for leads running on the upper AND lower side of the pcb The screen plus the mainboard will fit perfectly and theres still enough space for everything else. Also ebay-junk or garage-sale gameboys often have blown fuses. ![]() Fuse F1 not-so-fast-blowing, you should additionally check this one too if bridging or replacing F2 didnt help. In general well cut off the complete battery compartment of the GBASP and make it fit inside the DMG. On the inner side, theres a passthrough for the battery-contacts: We want to keep this intact so we can mount the contacts without hussle. The plastic-part with the contacts will raise the compartment by 2 Millimeters, you can easily make use of a piece of plastic to make it even. Inside the DMG well need to cut out a rectangle as a passthrough for the battery contacts. GB and GBC cartridges are slightly larger than GBA carts so they will flip the switch when inserted. If you short the connection you now have a Gameboy COLOR instead of a GBA. Now would be a good time to reconnect the LCD-screen and align its position for a centered image. External power input is used to charge the built-in battery, it cannot be used to run the SP without that battery. This is of course contrary to the EXT.2 ports logic. PIN5 and GND to mute the speaker while being normally opened. The original DMGs headphone jack holds another challenge if youd like to re-use it. There are parts and connetions that might not be suitable for your wiring. BUT. it comes with nice mountings and therefor it might be worth keeping it. Sure a lot of you guys have plenty of different headphone jacks laying around, others might find it better to mess around with DMGs headphone jack while others just use a veroboard and build something on their own.
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