3.0 V5 IPS

This is the install guide for the HISPEEDIDO V5 3.0 IPS Kit.

Getting Started

This kit has optional soldering that will allow you to control the brightness through the buttons and access to the OSD menu. This is NOT required, and the screen will still work without this.

Required Tools and Parts

  • Tweezers

  • J1 (Japanese Industrial standard) Screwdriver

  • Y1 Tri-point screwdriver

Take Inventory

Ensure you have all the parts included with each kit. See below:

HISPEEDIDO Drop In IPS Kit Includes:

  • IPS Panel

  • IPS Control Panel

  • Flex Cables (One for each console variant) x2

  • Screen Alignment Spacers x2

  • Insulating Film x2

  • LCD Mounting Adhesive

  • Spacer Adhesive

  • Optional Button Control Wire x3

Before You Proceed

  1. Fully disassemble your AGB Game Boy Advance Disassembly Guide (GBA Original)

  2. How to Identify 32 or 40 Pin GBA Identifying GBA 32/40 Pin

  3. Fully dry test your IPS kit before installation IPS LCD Dry Test

Installing your IPS kit, bending the ribbon cables, soldering, or applying any adhesives in this kit will void the warranty and return policy. Fully test your kit before proceeding.

Shell trimming may be required depending on your shell.

Install Guide

Choose your ribbon

Look at the main board to determine which of the included FPC cables you'll need to use. There are 32 pin and 40 pin options.

This console is a 40 pin variant

This console is a 40 pin variant

32 Pin on the left, 40 Pin on the right

32 Pin on the left, 40 Pin on the right

Insulation and Adhesives

Shell Trimming and Spacers

Complete Installation

Optional Soldering

Soldering Tips

For a general guide to soldering, check out our wiki posting on the subject.

Soldering three wires allows you to have access to the OSD menu and control the brightness from the buttons as well.

Troubleshooting