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Replace bulbs with LEDs on your Gameboy
blog.makezine.com - 12/9/2008
Replace bulbs with LEDs on your Gameboy
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This GameBoy mod (called the "LightBoy") replaces the internal incandescent lightbulbs found in a typical system with ultra-bright LEDs to both save on power for the unit, as well as to illuminate the backlight even brighter. Check out the link for the how-to on this simple, yet effective ...

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Mod That Game Boy
GEARFUSE — [image] Still have one of the classic, retro Game Boy units hanging around? Here’s an extremely easy mod that will not only help you get more battery life but will also help illuminate the screen better. Just replace the internal lightbulb inside the Game Boy with an ultra bright white LED. Close it all up and you’ve just completed your mod. Much easier than the original Metroid , that’s for sure. Link [ via ]

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