M2 3.0 Inch IPS

This is the installed guide for the updated 3.0 Inch IPS kit by FunnyPlaying, now called the M2 3.0 Inch IPS kit.

This kit requires the soldering of one wire for the brightness control button.

This kit includes:

  • 1x 3.0 Laminated IPS M2 LCD with adhered lens

  • 1x PCB

  • 1x Ribbon with touch sensor attached

  • 1x Wire

FunnyPlaying did not include the bracket needed to help install this kit into their Mirror Clear ITA/IPS modified shells. If you are using the FunnyPlaying Mirror Clear shell, you can use these brackets instead. 

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.

Before You Proceed

  1. Fully disassemble your Gameboy Advance SP

  2. Fully dry test your IPS kit before installation

Install Guide

We currently do not have our own install guide for the IPS kit. You may use the guide provided by FunnyPlaying for install.

If you are choosing to install this into an OEM/aftermarket style shell/shell with a side rail then you will need to trim the line of plastic highlighted in red. We recommend flush cutters for this process:

Controls

To use the brightness button for OSD menu:

  • Long hold (3 to 5 seconds) the brightness button to open the OSD

  • Press the button once to change the currently highlighted option

  • Long hold the brightness button again to switch highlighted options

  • To close the OSD simply don't press the brightness button for 5 seconds

To use the touch sensor for OSD menu and brightness:

  • Short press (one to two seconds) adjusts brightness levels without entering OSD menu. Long press (3 to 5 seconds) will open OSD menu.

  • Long press again to change menu selection.

  • Tap/short press to adjust selection in menu.

  • To close the OSD simply don't press/tap the sensor for 5 seconds.

Troubleshooting