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Game Boy Color
✂️ GBC Shell Trimming
GBC OEM and non-IPS Modified Shell Trim Guide for Q5 LCD's
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This guide will help you cut your original (OEM) or non-IPS modified GBC shell in order to have the proper viewing window and fit for your Q5 LCD kit.
If you are unsure how far to trim your viewing window for the Q5 kit, you can place the Q5 lens onto the shell and note the areas of extra plastic that need to be trimmed:

Along with the viewing window, portions of the inside of the shell will need to be trimmed in order to fit the LCD:

Please see the install guide for your LCD kit purchased for further information.
Updated 05 Dec 2023

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