Neo Geo Pocket Backlight Mod?

[Rawkmann]

Just wondering if anybody has a guide or knowledge about doing this mod? That would make my NGPC the perfect portable gaming device. Thank ya'll in advance.

[nightrnr]

Here's a link for a tutorial using a light from a Game Boy Advance SP-1 to front light the NGPC.
http://jamma-nation-x.com/jammax/ngpcdiy.html

I've done it and it's definitely neat playing in the dark. But the light also washes out the screen and colors a bit, and you have to tilt it down a little for best picture during gameplay.

I can post pics of my (much abused) NGPC if you want later.
And please, ask as many ???'s as you need, especially concerning the GBA-SP light screen. Most modders sabotage their first attempt (myself included).

--EDIT--
Oh, and there's no way that I know of to Back-light the thing. And, while it's possible that you could peel the backing off the LCD, I'm not about to mess with the NGPC screen to find out if that's accurate.

[lisalover1]

I would be willing to pay for someone to do this mod. Any takers?

[vlame]

apparently you can't back light a color screen that was not already.

[Rawkmann]

Thanks for the link! Think I'm gonna attempt this on my next day off. I would love to see a pic of Your modded NGP.

[Inazuma]

ChooChooBot may be able to do it. He is an expert at doing it for the Game Boy Color. I'll PM him this topic and ask.

[nightrnr]

Here's a link to some rough pics I took. Keep in mind that I've had the light in and out of this system and a Game Boy Color a combined total of like 20 times with a few attempted washings; the light screen is in pretty rough shape (I just threw it in there to see how well I could make it fit). I'm actually amazed the light still works after all the abuse and testing I've put it through!
http://s1118.photobucket.com/albums/k60 ... =slideshow
I also used a higher resistor too (68 Ohm), which may affect the lighting.

Advice, don't try to clean or remove debris from the light panel (ridged side), just leave it alone until the very last minute to transplant into the system. Also, for me it just Barely fit (got it to close up just fine though ).

I would also check out the pics from the site of that tutorial I linked, as those are better pics than mine:
(click on "Misc")
http://jamma-nation-x.com/jammax/gallery.html

lisalover1, I could possibly do this mod if ChooChooBot can't. He is definitely the more experienced one (not sure if he's actually done a NGPC, but he has had better luck with the screen's quality on the GBC's). I'd bother him first.

I'm still looking into other front light options though. If I have better successes in the future, I'll let you guys know.

[Rawkmann]

That looks fantastic to me man! Thanks so much for the reference material.

[nightrnr]

No problem!

Just keep us posted on your progress and how it turns out for you.

I also find that posting your progress/successes/failures/etc. helps to keep you motivated and keep going, even when you are experiencing difficulty.