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No new product will ever pop out of the box, particularly one as long-awaited as the PlayStation Portable, without its fair share of reports of problems, bugs and glitches. This article aims to give you an overview of the most common PSP faults and what you can do to repair them.
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Guide to PSP Repairs on the PSP
No new product will ever pop out of the box, particularly one as long-awaited as the PlayStation Portable, without its fair share of reports of problems, bugs and glitches. This article aims to give you an overview of the most common PSP faults and what you can do to repair them.
Obviously, if you follow any of our suggestions below, you are doing so at your own risk. Absolute PlayStation accepts no responsibility for any damage caused as a result of following these suggestions.
PSP will not operate
There is a chance that when you first open the box of a brand new PSP, that it just will not work. Sure it has been quality tested before it was shipped out of the factory, but on its way to the store, or even somewhere inside the store, your Playstation Portable may have been dropped, kicked, squashed or placed next to something that has rendered it useless. If this is the case, return it immediately to wherever you bought it, for a replacement, or refund.
PSP randomly ejects
Its hard to say if this is a design fault because users really shouldn’t be twisting their PSP’s, the PSP will eject when you twist it, one hand going one way and one hand turning the other direction; the other says that the UMD will pop out when it is twisted.
Remove dust inside the PSP screen
Another report says the LCD screens are not air-tight and will, in fact, get dust inside them. This can be fixed by removing it and wiping it clear carefully. To do this, you will need to open up your PlayStation Portable.
To begin to disassemble it, remove 7 screws from the case on the back of the PSP. (Always place the screws in a zip-lock bag or on a magnet to hold them while you are working. Otherwise, when it comes time to put it back together, guess what you’re going to be searching for). You will see that there are three types of screws that need removal.
Turn over the PSP and remove the battery.
You will see a “warranty void if removed” sticker placed there. (Mental note, the warranty doesn’t cover dust in the screen, so if you want it out, you have little choice but to remove it yourself).
When you’ve accomplished this, the face plate will come off of the unit if you pull up on it gently.
Once you’ve done this, slide the small screwdriver under the lip that is located on the left aspect of the button bar and slide it up so that the bar is disconnected from the housing. Be very careful not to lose the contact (which is made of rubber) for the thumb.
Unplug the button bars flex cable next by lifting that tab up toward you and sliding that cable out. Be extremely careful as these are very weak in nature and will break easily if you twist and turn them. This flex connector requires extra care as, if you force it into a certain position, you would cause more problems than you’ve fixed.
The left side of the LCD screen has a metal bracket that holds it in place. You will need to unhook that side of the LCD by sliding your flat head screwdriver between the LCD housing and the mounting bracket for the LCD.
Once this is done, pop the tabs slowly and the LCD screen will come out.
Pull out the other side equally slowly so that you don’t damage it and then turn the LCD at a ninety degree angle so you can access that connector cable.
Lifting the clamps on the connectors, you will see brown clips, which are the only aspect that will lift up.
Don’t wipe the LCD until you have something reasonable to wipe it with.
Before you even try it, use canned air to see if you can dislodge any loose dirt or dust.
The LCD screen is a very delicate aspect of the PSP and will in fact, scratch incredibly easily.
The micro fiber rags aren’t really a good bet for dusting this off as it will leave as much lint as it takes away dust.
Probably the best bet to clean it is with one of the screen cleaning cloths that can be purchased for the screen of your LCD monitor, or failing that, a very soft lint-free paper towel such as those used for cleaning glasses.
Rather than wiping it, dust gently across it, so that whatever dust or debris is on the screen doesn’t scratch the actual screen.
Replace PSP Analog Sticks or Buttons
You can buy packs that contain replacement analog sticks and buttons from many PSP online stores, or on Ebay. The quality of these items varies considerable, so its not always worth going for the cheapest available.
Sometimes a build-up of dust will cause the PSP buttons or joystick to stop working properly, so its often worthwhile cleaning them first.
Whatever you decide, you will need to open up the PSP as described above.
Once this is done, simply remove the two screws that keep the joystick in place, clean or swap for a new PSP joystick than put everything back together… simple !
PSP Dead Pixels repair
To the pixel death issue, we truly have no good repair that can be effected at home by the user; however, there are multiple good repair services out there who seem to be making some inroads into fixing those things that are reported PSP issues.
PSP UMD door repair
While this can be repaired at home, it’s a tricky job which if not done perfectly will cause more damage to your PSP, so please be very careful if you want to try fixing this yourself.
Open the system using the two screws holding the UMD door in place. You’re going to need a precision Phillips head, a flat head screwdriver and a UMD door.
Take out the button bar by sliding a tip of the screwdriver under the left side of it and slide the screwdriver up till it gets disconnected.
Unplug the flex cable that leads to the button bars.
Take out the LCD or prop it up gently to prevent scratching it.
Start by removing the pink star screws and very gently pry the brace out toward you.
When the tabs get lose, press the latch to open the UMD door.
Gently wiggle it free of the hole on the backside.
Again with the flathead screwdriver and very easily, pry the hinge to the side and out.
If you force it, you will probably break it so be gentle with it.
Seat your UMD door properly.
Slide the left corner into place and make sure that the metal housing is connected to the inner door.
Press the clip on the right side in and make sure that everything is opening and closing properly before you reassemble your PSP.
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