Gameboy Pocket with a black smudge on screen

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  1. NineVolts

    NineVolts Member

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    Hello, recently saw many videos about the original gameboy screen, in which a column of pixels is off
    But not saw anything about this problem:
    The screen works normal only with that big black spot in the center.
    This is caused by what? no way to fix it?[​IMG]
     
  2. Borman

    Borman Digital Games Curator

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    Usually caused by damage to the screen. Dont think its fixable.
     
  3. supersega

    supersega I have 7 and a half PS1s in my room alone.

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    Sounds like it was caused by pressure on the screen.
     
  4. LeHaM

    LeHaM Site Soldier

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    ever punched a calculator really hard because you hate maths?
    I did and this was the result ^
     
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  5. Madsmaten

    Madsmaten Gutsy Member

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    Couldn't it be sun damaged polarizing film?
     
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  6. skyway1985

    skyway1985 Enthusiastic Member

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    ^^^^^^^^BINGO!!!!!!!! if you can do an LCD mod to the pocket like the FAT you can fix that with new film. i've done the screem mod on fat GB's that were like that.
     
  7. APE

    APE Site Supporter 2015

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    If the calculator I needed for my math classes wasn't $50-200 depending on the model I'd gladly punch mine.
     
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  8. NineVolts

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    Then only one change of polarizing filter would resolve?
    The screen seems to be in good condition out this problem!
    Here for more photos
    [​IMG]
     
  9. skyway1985

    skyway1985 Enthusiastic Member

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    Thats exactly the problem LCD looks good
     
  10. NineVolts

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    Thank you!
    I believe changing the filter follows the same backlight installation process
    As soon as possible I will post the results here!
     
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