Game Boy Pocket Tactile 'Clicky' Switch Mod Installation Guide

Products Used:
Game Boy Pocket Tactile Switch Buttons Mod
Tri-Wing and Phillips Screwdrivers

Note: We recommend only doing this mod if you have experience with soldering.

STEP 1: Remove the back of the shell with a Y2 Tri-Wing Screwdriver.

STEP 2: Remove the backplate, and you will see 2-3 screws holding down the motherboard. With a 00 Phillips screwdriver, remove them and put them to the side.

STEP 3: Now you will remove the motherboard from the shell and screen. GENTLY lift the tabs on the top of the ribbon connector up. You can do this with the tip of your screwdriver or your finger. Make sure not to push too hard, or it can break.

STEP 4: Lift up the ribbon and remove it from the adapter. You can remove the motherboard from the system.

STEP 5: On the motherboard, you will see 6 points on the D-Pad side and 8 Points on the A & B Button side. To properly solder those points, you will need to expose the copper pad underneath. With the edge of a craft knife or box cutter, carefully lightly scratch the top layer and expose the copper pad underneath.

Note: Clean the area with a Q-tip and rubbing alcohol until you can see most of the copper pad. You may need to expose it even more than the picture below if you see that the solder is not adhering.

Step 5: Pre-solder the points. You can use flux to help the solder adhere to any of the points on the board and the tactile switches, but make sure you clean up with a Q-tip and alcohol to remove residue. The solder points are circled in the picture. An example of pre-soldered points on a GBC is in the picture.

Step 6: Line up the tactile switch with the points. We recommend using some Kapton tape to temporarily line it up. Make sure to remove the tape before soldering near it. Solder the points together with another bead of solder above.

Note: If you are having issues with one button not working. Most likely, the point is not fully soldered to the board.

Step 7: Make sure to clean off any flux residue with a Q-tip and rubbing alcohol. And you can place the button and specialty button pads on the shell (Pads may look different from the picture).

Step 8: Place the motherboard back onto the shell and insert the display ribbon, and push the side tabs down to secure the ribbon into the port.

Step 9: Screw in the 2-3 Phillips screws back in and place the top power switch. Make sure the screws are not too tight.

NOTE: IF you are having issues with the feel of the buttons, it may be that the screws are too tight. Loosen the screws or remove one of them to allow room.

STEP 10: Test the system. Always test your system before you close it. Any issues that arise can be fixed now.

STEP 11: To close the system, screw in the 6 Tri-wing screws.

If you have any questions, please email us at:

sales@godofgamingshop.com