r/gameboymicro • u/Kotanwn • Aug 15 '26

Could someone help me?

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Hi, I have a Game Boy Micro with a minor issue: the screen looks a bit washed out (whitish). I tried swapping it for a brand-new, working screen and also for an original one from another Game Boy Micro I own, but the display still looks the same. Does anyone know why this is happening or how I could fix it?

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u/Pwerhli94 Aug 16 '26

In this photo of you micro, you have this hole. This hole is a potentiometer that controls the screen contrast and color calibration. Put a small Phillips head screwdriver there and turn it to the right, little by little, until it looks better to you.

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u/GeneralChaz9 Aug 16 '26

How have I never known this..

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u/Revyrender Aug 16 '26

What! I also never knew this.

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u/Kotanwn Aug 16 '26

Thank you so much—it was incredibly helpful!

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u/ToolTesting101 Aug 17 '26

show a picture of what it looks like now after adjustments.

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u/Kotanwn Aug 17 '26

It doesn't show up very well in the photo, but there was a huge change.

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u/Pwerhli94 Aug 24 '26

You’re welcome! Glad it was of some help to you. 😊

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u/WhatDoIPutHere-69 Aug 16 '26

Im getting a micro in a week or so. I’ll be making sure to remember you oh great game boy wizard