This guide was originally posted on Instagram @alygbmods and later ported to this blog. Alt text has been provided for each slide.

How To: Swap Your Game Boy’s Outer Shell (Title Image) - A Game Boy DMG with a bright yellow and pink custom shell displayed in a hand against a textured background. The screen shows a Tamagotchi-themed game. The text provides a supply list for shell swapping.

How To: Swap Your Game Boy’s Outer Shell

Removing Batteries and Rear Screws - Back view of a Game Boy DMG with the battery compartment open. Pink circles highlight six screws to be removed, with step-by-step instructions written alongside.

Removing Batteries and Rear Screws

Disconnecting the Ribbon Cable - The rear housing of a Game Boy DMG is lifted to reveal the internal ribbon cable. The cable is highlighted with a pink circle, showing how to disconnect it. The front housing is set aside.

Disconnecting the Ribbon Cable

Removing the Motherboard Screws - Internal view of the Game Boy DMG with the motherboard exposed. Four screws are circled in pink, and instructions describe removing and placing the motherboard on an anti-static surface.

Removing the Motherboard Screws

Removing Front Board Screws - Front housing of a Game Boy DMG with the front board exposed. Eight screws are circled in pink, and instructions guide how to remove the front board, screen, and speaker.

Removing Front Board Screws

Transferring Buttons, Membranes, and Screen - The new yellow front shell of the Game Boy DMG with pink buttons and white membranes placed in their slots. Instructions show how to position them correctly.

Transferring Buttons, Membranes, and Screen

Reassembling with a New Screen Lens - Partially assembled Game Boy DMG in the new yellow shell with instructions for installing the speaker, reusing the metal shield, and connecting the ribbon cable.

Reassembling with a New Screen Lens

Final Touches - Fully assembled yellow Game Boy DMG with pink buttons. Instructions for inserting battery contacts, checking the screen for debris, and placing the adhesive-backed screen lens.

Final Touches

Where to Buy Game Boy Parts & Supplies - A stack of colorful custom Game Boy DMG shells (yellow, blue, purple, and mint) displayed on a desk. The text lists resources for purchasing modding supplies.

Where to Buy Game Boy Parts & Supplies