Why? I ordered my kit back in 2019. It was made by the Wand Company, after a number of hurdles and problems with the game nearly resulted in it not being made. I also saw the video by TESTED where Norman Chan interviewed Chris Barnardo at E3. They showed the working modules that were to be released, including a radio and Geiger counter. There was also a screen, but it was only a backlit sticker. I was hoping to have a fully working screen, like the 3000 version. Chris said they wanted to release a working screen that interacted with the game, but screens these days were not the right size and shape for that large square screen, and making a fully functional screen would cost so much, "Fans would not be able to afford it." Also, it was said by several people, "There was not enough room behind the screen to make that area an independent device. I took this as a challenge! I was determined to find a way to make that area a device with a square screen of that size, independently powered, that could not only play fallout and the holotape games, but also play video, music, make calls, play Fallout Shelter. At this time I was planning on being able to purchase the radio and the Geiger counter. This is where it began.

I did document this build and the two year journey on Youtube, but I plan to go into more step to step instruction here and answer questions if you have them. But if you are impatient, you can jump to the video.

This is the Blackberry Passport! I wish finding the device was more exciting, but using the dimensions of the model screen, I began looking for any android or Apple device that had a screen that could fit. I was looking for Android and Apple because I wanted to use the existing app and also planned to use other apps from these operating systems. There are a number of devices that are really odd and obscure with square screens, but not of that size. The Blackberry Passport had a great screen, but I was unsure about the area where the keyboard and USB were.

Parts:
1x Blackberry Passport
1x Blackberry Passport replacement screen (without backing if possible)
1x Small Bluetooth Critter speaker
1x micro USB cable
1x small magnifying sheet
1x Kapton tape
1x Black electric tape

Now, before I tell you how I did it, I will warn you not to modify cell phones as they will not only void warranties, but could cause fire! Also, install apps and set up the phone before dismantling it. After the phone was discontinued and the servers taken down, you have to use a hack to keep it from reminding you to complete setup.

1. First, I removed the upper plastic backing covering the SD card.
2. Then, I unscrewed the top mounts to remove the rest of the backing.
3. under the keyboard is a plastic cover that can be pulled off to reveal the keyboard screws. At that point the speakers will come off.
4. unclip the keyboard ribbon from the keyboard, and remove the keyboard. !!You officially have no keyboard. pair a wireless keyboard before this step!!
5. There is a metal bezel that was at the bottom of the phone that you will also need to cut off or remove carefully as to not harm the board. You may want to keep the plastic covering for the USB for later.
6. Cover headers and other possible areas of concern with Kapton tape. I also kept my plastic backing from the phone and modified it to fit on the board area, with an open area exposing the ribbon connector for the screen.

7. I unclipped the screen and attached a new one to the back of the phone (If you bought a screen with backing, you will need to remove the backing first to give the ribbon more flexibility and length). These screens are cheep and this is the easiest way to make the phone work in the correct orientation. Before you ask about forcing screen rotation and other things, trust me this was the best way to make the phone work, put the assistant and power buttons in the right locations and have all apps work. Most of all, this is the only way to make the screen fit in the window...

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