How to Fix Speaker Whining on a Backlit Game Boy
Installing a Game Boy backlight is arguably one of the coolest mods today. Such a minor detail would have made a tremendous difference back in 1989. However, Game Boys weren’t exactly designed with a backlight in mind.
This mod requires a significant amount of power, affecting other areas of the device. One of the most noticeable impacts is a consistent whine from the speaker.
Thankfully, this issue is anything but detrimental. With a little bit of work, we can let more power through and cease this incessant whining!
Backlit Game Boy | × | 1 | ||
Capacitor (470µF 10V) | × | 1 | ||
Soldering iron | × | 1 | ||
Tri-Wing Screwdriver | × | 1 | ||
Phillips #1 Screwdriver | × | 1 | ||
Liquid Electrical Tape | × | 1 | ||
Solder | × | 1 tube | ||
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