[GUIDE] Opening the PSP

[RazorG606]

Originally Posted by kiiroi

Is it safe if I just remove the faceplate, and buttons and putting them back just to remove the dusts and making the psp tighter?

Yea, its pretty much the safest and easiest part of this tutorial.

[jakl_53]

Originally Posted by PspFanatic

Open and fix re-arrange the button bar, that could be the problem.



Nah, I never made the second part because the UMD door is kind of hard to remove and a lot of people would end up breaking it.

No. I mean the little clip things on the side of the LCD brace. It holds the screen to it. I was just pushing on those without lifting. The second part would help because I thought I was going to have to replace my drive before I found the problem of what was causing it to not read disks. The small connector for the drive was pushed in too far or something.

[RazorG606]

Originally Posted by jakl_53

No. I mean the little clip things on the side of the LCD brace. It holds the screen to it. I was just pushing on those without lifting. The second part would help because I thought I was going to have to replace my drive before I found the problem of what was causing it to not read disks. The small connector for the drive was pushed in too far or something.

Oh, ok. Glad it got fixed.

[King No0b]

u should of taken a pic of the analog stick part....i need help on it...when i get a screwdriver that properly fits my psp i have...HAVE to fix it

[kiiroi]

How do you actually remove the Dust in the LCD Screen. I have a few dusts and it's getting pretty annoying when I play my games or movies...Do I have to just do Step 1 & 2 and clean it off or something?

And how can I fix my Start, Select, Music Note, and Brightness buttons? Like I have to press harder just to press them, but my Home button works perfectly...like, when I click my Start, Select, etc buttons, I don't feel a click every time I click it, but for my Home button I feel a click, I want that to happen to my Start, Select, etc buttons...any help?

[RazorG606]

To remove dust I suggest you use compressed air or a cloth. As for the buton bar just rearrange it.

[kiiroi]

Compressed Air? But do I have to remove the backlight and the LCD just to get the dust? or is there another way...and what kind of cloth do you recommend?

Where can I get compressed air?? Sorry, I'm kind of stupid with these things.

[dyep49]

I was replacing my DC in and I accidentally ripped the entire connector off the motherboard. It seemed to have only been held down by some sort of adhesive and there was no evidence of solder. Unfortunately, my PSP no longer turns on. Do you know how to reconnect it? I tried tape but that just wouldn't hold it. Thanks in advance...

[RazorG606]

Originally Posted by dyep49

I was replacing my DC in and I accidentally ripped the entire connector off the motherboard. It seemed to have only been held down by some sort of adhesive and there was no evidence of solder. Unfortunately, my PSP no longer turns on. Do you know how to reconnect it? I tried tape but that just wouldn't hold it. Thanks in advance...

Damn, try a solder maybe?

[phyrehazurd]

Originally Posted by kiiroi

Compressed Air? But do I have to remove the backlight and the LCD just to get the dust? or is there another way...and what kind of cloth do you recommend?

Where can I get compressed air?? Sorry, I'm kind of stupid with these things.

no you dont have to remove the screen. use a lense cloth like the one that came with the psp. goto any computer store(best buy, comp usa) to get compressed air.

[Sinfulfate]

I want to remove my faceplate and fix the d pad. I just bought a screwdriver set and the smallest screwdriver it had in it was a 1.4mm one. I cant seem to get the screws off my psp with this =/. Anyone know where I can get a good #000 screwdriver besides hardware stores. Think walmart would have one?

[RazorG606]

Originally Posted by Steven4123

I want to remove my faceplate and fix the d pad. I just bought a screwdriver set and the smallest screwdriver it had in it was a 1.4mm one. I cant seem to get the screws off my psp with this =/. Anyone know where I can get a good #000 screwdriver besides hardware stores. Think walmart would have one?

I got mine from walmart. It was a yellow 6 piece case with 4 flathead's and 2 screwdrivers. Only about $7 and its REALLY good and performs great. I prefer it. Matter of fact, I found a picture of it on Google by typing in Stanley 66-052. Just look for this at Walmart.

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0...1.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

[Sinfulfate]

Originally Posted by PspFanatic

I got mine from walmart. It was a yellow 6 piece case with 4 flathead's and 2 screwdrivers. Only about $7 and its REALLY good and performs great. I prefer it. Matter of fact, I found a picture of it on Google by typing in Stanley 66-052. Just look for this at Walmart.

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0...1.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

Sweet thanks gonna look for that when I go to walmart.

[RazorG606]

Originally Posted by Steven4123

Sweet thanks gonna look for that when I go to walmart.

No problem.

[Sinfulfate]

Went to two different walmarts and neither had the screwdriver =/ Is there any other way to fix d pad problems without opening the psp? When I hold the d pad button that is broken down for like a mintue it will work fine for a little while then stop working again.

[RazorG606]

Originally Posted by Steven4123

Went to two different walmarts and neither had the screwdriver =/ Is there any other way to fix d pad problems without opening the psp? When I hold the d pad button that is broken down for like a mintue it will work fine for a little while then stop working again.

Man, that sucks. Well not that I know of.

[Sinfulfate]

Originally Posted by PspFanatic

Man, that sucks. Well not that I know of.

I got the screwdriver for christmas =) But im still having a problem. I cant get the 3rd screw to the right of the psp on the back out(the one in the little hole on the right side of the batery side). I been tring for hours to get it out but just cant. I cant seem to get the screwdriver on the screw since I cant see what im doing because its in the hole. Any easy way to get that one out and which way does it need to be turned?

[RazorG606]

Originally Posted by Steven4123

I got the screwdriver for christmas =) But im still having a problem. I cant get the 3rd screw to the right of the psp on the back out(the one in the little hole on the right side of the batery side). I been tring for hours to get it out but just cant. I cant seem to get the screwdriver on the screw since I cant see what im doing because its in the hole. Any easy way to get that one out and which way does it need to be turned?

To the left. At first its hard though. After that its fairly easy. Don't strip any screws either.

[Various.hack]

for the guide. it will certainly help with my putting a 1.5 U.S. fw in a white PSP shell. if i can find either... can anyone help me with this problem?

[Sinfulfate]

Tried to get the screw again with no luck. The more I try the worst the screw is getting. I cant even tell if i moved the screw once yet =/ I hope I can get it out soon and fix my d pad. This is really pissing me off just got a 4gb memory stick a few weeks ago and now its going to waste since its so unenjoyable playing my psp with a broke d pad.

[RazorG606]

Originally Posted by Steven4123

Tried to get the screw again with no luck. The more I try the worst the screw is getting. I cant even tell if i moved the screw once yet =/ I hope I can get it out soon and fix my d pad. This is really pissing me off just got a 4gb memory stick a few weeks ago and now its going to waste since its so unenjoyable playing my psp with a broke d pad.

I think you stripped it man.

[Sinfulfate]

=/ I put all the srcews back and now my analog stick is messing up. It keeps making me go down on everything I do. Do I need to open up the faceplate as much as I can and readjust it to fix that? I didnt event touch the analog when i was unscrewing my psp not sure how it got messed up =/

[RazorG606]

Tighten the screw right near the analog steven, its normal.

[Sinfulfate]

Originally Posted by PspFanatic

Tighten the screw right near the analog steven, its normal.

omg I love you man lol I was so pissed about these was about to destroy my psp. So glad I decided to see your reply first. Tightened up the screw and its working fine =)

[RazorG606]

Originally Posted by Steven4123

omg I love you man lol I was so pissed about these was about to destroy my psp. So glad I decided to see your reply first. Tightened up the screw and its working fine =)

Haha, glad I can help you man. Btw, what exactly was wrong with your D-pad again?

[Sinfulfate]

Originally Posted by PspFanatic

Haha, glad I can help you man. Btw, what exactly was wrong with your D-pad again?

The right button on the d-pad will only work if I put alot of pressure on it and I cant just tap it like the other buttons. Whats werid is if I hold the button down for a little awhile it will work fine after that for like a minute then will be like it is now. I was thinking if I hold the button down for a long while it would fix it for good but I dont have something small and heavy enough to put on it to do it while I sleep.

Most games it isnt too much of a problem but its almost impossible for me to play my favorite game lumines since you cant use the analog and holding the right button down will mess you up alot in puzzle games.

[RazorG606]

Originally Posted by Steven4123

The right button on the d-pad will only work if I put alot of pressure on it and I cant just tap it like the other buttons. Whats werid is if I hold the button down for a little awhile it will work fine after that for like a minute then will be like it is now. I was thinking if I hold the button down for a long while it would fix it for good but I dont have something small and heavy enough to put on it to do it while I sleep.

Most games it isnt too much of a problem but its almost impossible for me to play my favorite game lumines since you cant use the analog and holding the right button down will mess you up alot in puzzle games.

Oh, man. Its probably fixable but you might have to mess around with it for a while.

[Keitaro]

I had the same problem with my L button try cleaning the thingies under the D pad ^^ btw it's really hard removing the display :/ is it supposed to be this hard <.<? i tried pressing those two thingies in on the left side didn't work=(

[hamchapman]

Used this beast of a guide to get me through those sweaty moments when I had no idea what to do next! New motherboard (2.60) in, upgraded to 2.71, downgraded to 1.50, installed DAX's 3.10 oea.....HAPPY AS COULD BE!!!!!

THANKS

[Xero99]

Great, now i can change my faceplate