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PSP 1000: How to repair my psp when can't on power

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:00:41 -0700

my psp 1000 can't on and when my battery full also can't working....

⟐ Answered April 2, 2013 at 11:00 am -0700

PSP 1000: Led Backlight Flip Clip Connector Socket severed from board

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 07:39:49 -0700

hello i have this problem that the little Backlight Flip Clip Connector got got damaged and it got disconected from the board now since it is a really small part i have no idea how to reconectit back to the board_{,when i try to keep it there with my fingers i see that everything is okay with it}pls someone if u have anyidea how to conect this parts

⟐ Commented March 24, 2013 at 7:39 am -0700

PSP 1000: does not load umd games

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 10:51:52 -0700

The PSP turns on and all functions seem to work properly except for the fact that it will not load a UMD Disc. The UMD icon is not even appearing on the screen. I just bought the system used on eBay and the previous owner had pictures on the screen for a wallpaper. I reset it back to factory settings to get rid of their pictures, do I need to perform an update to make it read the disc again? I did not try to play a disc before I reset the settings so I do not know if it was working before I reset it or not. please let me know if there's something I can do to make it play a game before I go ahead and send it back to the person I bought it from

⟐ Answered January 1, 2013 at 10:51 am -0700

PSP 1000: Why my PSP shorts out when I plug in the Mem Card?

Sun, 09 Dec 2012 13:15:06 -0700

So a couple months ago, I dropped my PSP from about a 6 foot height (not on purpose, of course). It turned back on just fine, but when I inserted the SD Memory Card back in, the psp just shut off/shorted out. Everything else seems to work fine. I can turn it on, charge it and all that wonderful stuff. But once I plug in the memory card... Can someone tell me what is going on and how I can fix it? Much obliged.

⟐ Edited December 9, 2012 at 1:15 pm -0700

PSP 1000: Replacing OEM LCD Screen

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:24:24 -0700

Hi,

I've just bought a PSP 1000 off eBay with a broken screen.

My question is that can you identify which is the best screen by the part numbers on the front?

There are at least two different screens on sale on eBay, one with a dimmer backlight than the original and then the higher quality one.

I noticed from the LCD replacement guide on here that the PSP used had a part number of K3146.

I have seen some on eBay made by Sharp with part number LQ043 K3146. Are these OEM parts?

⟐ Commented November 14, 2012 at 7:24 pm -0700

PSP 1000: How Do I Put Movies On My PSP?

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 05:15:39 -0700

I Have Movies That Downloaded On The Internet And Is On My iTunes And I Want To Put It On My PSP But Everytime I Put It On My PSP It Says Unsupported Data So Am I Doing Something Wrong Can Someone Tell What To Do.

⟐ Answered November 7, 2012 at 5:15 am -0700

PSP 1000: My PSP 1000 will no longer charge from the wall?

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:33:28 -0700

My PSP was charging fine, have had it about 3 yrs now went to plug it in the other day and now nothing will not power on and does not charge from the wall or via usb by computer. Please help.

⟐ Commented August 24, 2012 at 4:33 pm -0700

PSP 1000: How do I fix me psp

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 06:15:41 -0700

i have a psp 1000 everything works but you can see anything

⟐ Commented August 9, 2012 at 6:15 am -0700

PSP 1000: Why wont my PSP 1000 charge?

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 15:38:23 -0700

ok so i've got a psp 1000 and i can get it to turn on it plays games fine but charging does not happen it wont even run on the power cable when the battery is not in the psp does anyone out there have any idea what is wrong and do you think it can and should be saved

⟐ Answered July 25, 2012 at 3:38 pm -0700

PSP 1000: How to charge the PSP with laptop computer?

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 09:54:25 -0700

PSP does not get charged with laptop socket

⟐ Commented June 5, 2012 at 9:54 am -0700

PSP 1000: psp 1000 automatically turns off when ac charger is plugged in, works

Tue, 15 May 2012 03:10:03 -0700

I bought a psp 1000 on ebay, broken screen. I replaced the screen and shell. after doing this bought a dummy battery and charger. everything works great with just the battery, the problem is when I plug the ac adapter into any outlet it turns right off and does charge, when I try to turn it back on the green light comes on for a sec and then turns off, if I unplug it, works fine. HELP

⟐ Answer deleted May 15, 2012 at 3:10 am -0700

PSP 1000: PSP backlight not working

Fri, 11 May 2012 20:17:47 -0700

I have a PSP 1000 and the problem is the back light. I tried replacing the whole screen but the back light is still not working. So I am 100% positive that the problem is actually the motherboard, but everything else is working fine. I have tried the fuse fix but that didn't work either. Has anybody tried grabbing the voltage from another location within the motherboard? any suggestions on where to grab voltage from?

⟐ Comment deleted May 11, 2012 at 8:17 pm -0700

PSP 1000: Sony PSP charger not working

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:15:29 -0700

I have been using my PSP 1000 for over 6 years with no problems whatsoever. The charger was doing equally good too...till I lent my PSP and charger to my relative.

A week later he called me saying that the charger no longer charges the PSP. There no orange light when the charger is plugged in. The PSP 1000's charger is made up of two sections, a standard three pin plug to the mains and connected to a 5v 2000mA AC adapter which is the end which you plug into the PSP.

While plugging in the charger no longer charges my PSP, however the AC adapter do gets extremely hot. My relative did admit that he may have knocked the charger on a hard surface a couple of times. Perhaps that is the cause of the problem. But how can I fix it?

⟐ Answered April 19, 2012 at 9:15 am -0700

PSP 1000: will the screen of a psp 2000 work in the psp 1000

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 01:37:50 -0700

will the screen of a psp 2000 work in the psp 1000

⟐ Answer accepted April 17, 2012 at 1:37 am -0700

PSP 1000: Number of problems with my PSP 1000.

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 13:43:02 -0700

Here's the deal: a friend of mine was just going to toss out his PSP, but I convinced him to let me tinker with it, to see if I could fix it.

The battery has difficulty holding a charge.

The nub/joystick is non responsive and has sporadic movements.

The D-pad seems to want to gravitate the curser down and right.

Any suggestions on how I can fix these issues? Or is the system too far gone?

⟐ Answer deleted March 25, 2012 at 1:43 pm -0700

PSP 1000: accidently connected HP compaq6000 charger

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:19:48 -0700

guys please help

I accidently put my HP compaq6000 charger in my PSP charging port and it is not starting even on connecting the PSP charger

is my battery blown or PSP

⟐ Answer edited March 22, 2012 at 6:19 pm -0700

PSP 1000: black screen when turned on

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:27:16 -0700

When I turn on my psp u see the green on light but the screen stays black...wats the problem?

⟐ Answered January 23, 2012 at 2:27 pm -0700

PSP 1000: PSP 1000 Homebrew how-to

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 07:23:34 -0700

Recently, I dug out my PSP 1000 "Fat', I had recently read that you can add firmware hacks that will allow you to run emulators and other cool stuff on your PSP. Since I wanted to give my old PSP some new life, I figured that I would do it. After some research, I have found out a few things, but nothing really in a step-by-step process. I already have a pandora battery and the ability to downgrade my FW (HC Recovery Flasher On ChickHEN), and I can boot the machine into ChickHEN for some of the functionality, but it gets tedious trying to get the PSP to boot into that every time the battery dies. I don't know how to install the firmware, so can someone explain the process in a step-by-step manner? Thanks! Also, I have a PSP 1000, software ver. 5.03, a 2GB memory stick, and 2 batteries (1 Pandora, 1 Regular).

⟐ Answer deleted November 23, 2011 at 7:23 am -0700

PSP 1000: Joy Stick Barely Works. Connection is bad. Advice?

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 08:33:50 -0700

Howdy iFixit! I bought this PSP from the thrift store because it was only $30. (Expensive Thrift Stores here haha). It works really well in most cases except for the joy stick. It hardly responds to movement, and the curser/player when you're using it moves around on its own. If you apply pressure to the PSP in that area, it sort of starts working. From what I've researched, the contact from the joystick to the logic board has separated some, so it doesn't really contact the board that well. That's what I've diagnosed, too.

The problem is, however, that I don't really know how to fix it. Anyone else had this problem before? I think it all happens when the PSP is dropped. :P

⟐ Commented November 12, 2011 at 8:33 am -0700

PSP 1000: Unable to find replacement screen?

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 02:02:43 -0700

DX(Deal eXtreme) does not have replacement screens for the PSP 1000 in stock. I have no clue as to where to order one elsewhere. Is it possible to use a screen meant for a PSP 2000 instead?

⟐ Answered October 30, 2011 at 2:02 am -0700

PSP 1000: Why is my screen dull and cracked?

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 09:34:38 -0700

the screen is cracked and dull.there's no problem with the out part of the LCD, its the inner LCD.

⟐ Answer accepted August 21, 2011 at 9:34 am -0700

PSP 1000: Can't get my PSP 1000 to hold a charge.

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 08:45:52 -0700

I have had my PSP for a while now, about three to four years and for some reason, my PSP cannot hold a charge. I can charge the PSP and use it with or without the battery, but as soon as it leaves the plug, it dies instantly. Anyone know if this is a problem with the PSP or just the battery?

⟐ Answered August 19, 2011 at 8:45 am -0700

PSP 1000: PSP Analog seems stuck, always running right

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:32:53 -0700

Hello, had a problem with my memory card reader so replaced that.

Since putting it back together the menu's work ok with the directional pad but when I load a game the character just runs to the right all the time in Dexter. Tried with another game that boots to the menu and it keeps scrolling downwards in the menus (could be due to it going right?)

I've tried removing the analog stick, but the character still goes right in game. Also tried cleaning the connections on the d pad and the analog connection and still is the same.

Also I have to press down hard of the dpad for it to work (just the down arrow). Everything else seams to work ok on the psp 1000.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

⟐ Answer deleted July 27, 2011 at 4:32 pm -0700

PSP 1000: My PSP is bricked and I don't have another one, help?

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 06:19:56 -0700

After trying to homebrew my PSP Fat/Phat, i turned it on and this is what happened:

-After flashing some 1.05 OFW files on it, i turned it off

-I turn it on again and the screen is completely black

-Check the battery to see if anything is wrong

-Turn it on again and try every single button

-Nothing

I only have Mac OS X so i cannot do things PC might do, i also have a Pandora battery and a 4GB Memory Sitck

Just on a side note:

It was running 6.35, then i installed 6.35-B5 but every time i turned the device off, it returned to normal and then i tried to downgrade it so i could install 5.50m33. It's model number is a European 1001, if that helps in any way

⟐ Answered July 1, 2011 at 6:19 am -0700

PSP 1000: How to Replace the Data Socket port?

Sun, 08 May 2011 19:21:53 -0700

My PSP 1000 Data socket port (the usb connector on top) has broken, it Doesn't have its original black cover, how can i replace it?

I found a replacement part

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/repair-part...

Now how would i fix it?

⟐ Answered May 8, 2011 at 7:21 pm -0700

PSP 1000: How can I get something out of my headphone jack?

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:41:06 -0700

Okay there is the tip of a headphone splitter stuck in my psp's headphone jack. it got stuck when i went to take out the spliter. how do i get it out?

⟐ Answered April 28, 2011 at 8:41 pm -0700

PSP 1000: Will not power on with a full battery

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:49:59 -0700

Hey everyone, first off I would like to thank each and everyone of you that dedicate your time & Knowlage to us... So my problem is that my little brother had a first gen PSP and he didn't take the best care of it.. So he lost it one day and I found it stuck in my couch that my family gave me when I moved out. I gave it back to him but he didn't want it because it wouldn't power on. I tryed charging it and there is no life in this thing. I even took out my battery that is fully charged and still, nothing...?

What could be the problem? And what guild will u follow?

I wanna fix ir for him and surprise him with his old "working" PSP!

Because he really loved that thing =)

Any help or shared thoughts will be great. Thanks again!

⟐ Answered November 29, 2010 at 4:49 pm -0700

PSP 1000: Not recognised by USB, says "Unknown device"

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 07:41:32 -0700

Hello there!

I have a problem with my PSP. When I plug it into my PC it says "Unknown device", and it can't install it's driver.

I tried 3 different cables, I plugged it into 3 different PC's, I tried other memory cards (that the PSP reads, but the PC doesn't), I tried reformatting, downgrading...etc. My friend's PSP works everywhere with the above mentioned tests (his PSP passed all test as working, and mine failed all)

So I think that my USB connector has broken in the PSP, what's the cheapest way to fix it or how can I fix it (maybe by myself)?

⟐ Answered November 24, 2010 at 7:41 am -0700

PSP 1000: Speakers not working, as well as headphone jack?

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 19:56:11 -0700

Do not get sound with earphones plugged in the earphone jack. Also, speakers do not work when earphones aren't plugged in as well. Anybody got solutions to this? Thank you in advance!

⟐ Answered October 28, 2010 at 7:56 pm -0700

PSP 1000: Screen won't work, even after replaceing.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:25:12 -0700

I have a psp 1000. The screen won't turn on but the sound works. I bought a new LCD screen which won't work.

The backlight connector pin broke as well and I think it has something to do with blowing a fuse but I don't know.

⟐ Answered August 30, 2010 at 8:25 pm -0700

PSP 1000: PSP is acting up. HELP!

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:23:02 -0700

hello,

i got this psp 5 years ago, and after i rewmoved the scratches in the guide i made, maybe some gook got in it

It acts up as follows

Sound dosent kick in right away nor can i adjust it

In gameplay, the screen turns off at times but plays sound and will not do anything else after this

The volume buttons dont work, nor does the display button or speaker button nor does start or select

erything else is fine

⟐ Answer accepted August 21, 2010 at 3:23 pm -0700

PSP 1000: Is it worth fixing?

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 07:14:11 -0700

hello,

i have a PSP that scratches games and it has a scrtched faceplate(mix of medium to light)

It did a number on one of my games and will not read correctly(VERY slow, sometimes it wont go unless i take it out and reinstall it)

is it worth fixing or should i sell it for parts on ebay?

⟐ Answer accepted August 7, 2010 at 7:14 am -0700

PSP 1000: after charging it is not working.why?

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 03:32:18 -0700

after i kept for charging i found that my psp is non working?plz tell me what to do?

⟐ Answered July 24, 2010 at 3:32 am -0700

PSP 1000: My psp doesn't switch on.

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 07:51:09 -0700

When i pusch the button to switch on my psp i only see the led become green and my screen stay switch off.

⟐ Answered June 27, 2010 at 7:51 am -0700

PSP 1000: When I use it charging it turns off using a DIY usb charger. why?

Sun, 23 May 2010 08:12:22 -0700

hello,

i made a DIY USB charger for my PSP and when i use it it charging thru it it turns right off

Why?

I hate to replace my PSP

⟐ Answer accepted May 23, 2010 at 8:12 am -0700

PSP 1000: My home button is not working correctly,buttons dont register?

Wed, 19 May 2010 09:19:18 -0700

im not sure what the problem is exactly, so i'll do my best to explain. During an in game play, when you press the home/Playstation buttion, the home grey screen appers, like normal it asks if you want to exit the game, there is a yes and a no command, normally you would use the d-pad to navigate to the one you want then press X. the problem is that the left and right buttons wont move the navigation curser between the yes and no prompts. this leads me to think that there is a problem with the d-pad itself. but the d-pad works perfectly fine during in-game experinces and even the psp out game home navigation "music/photo/game/settings/network/etc. im very confused and im not sure how this problem was caused. via its not my psp is my cousens and im fixing it for her.

⟐ Answered May 19, 2010 at 9:19 am -0700