Installing PSP Go Trigger buttons

This guide shows you how to remove the PSP Go's trigger buttons.

Note: The procedure is exactly the same for the both left and right trigger buttons.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Back Cover  ¶ 

  • Unscrew the four Phillips screws on the back of the PSP Go.

  • Rotate the PSP so you can see the top of the device.

  • Unscrew the two Phillips screws next to the volume buttons.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Use a plastic opening tool around the perimeter of the back cover to loosen it on all sides.

  • Open the back cover by gently lifting the right side, and rotating it to the left side (as if you were opening a book).

  • Be careful not to rotate the back cover from the bottom, as you will break the plastic screw holes on top of the device.

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Add Note Edit Step 3 — Top Cover  ¶ 

  • Pull the top cover upwards gently from its housing.

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Add Note Edit Step 4 — Trigger buttons  ¶ 

  • The top cover will most likely come off during the repair, so might as well take it off now. Pull it upwards gently from its housing.

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Add Note Edit Step 5  ¶ 

  • The procedure is exactly the same for the left trigger button.

  • Use a plastic opening tool to gently flip up the left trigger connector.

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Add Note Edit Step 6  ¶ 

  • Unscrew the lone Phillips screw holding the trigger in place. Remove both trigger and retaining plate from the PSP Go.

  • If necessary, repeat steps 2 and 3 to remove the right trigger button.

Required Tools

Phillips #00 Screwdriver

$4.95 · 50+ In stock

Plastic Opening Tools

$2.95 · 50+ In stock

Recommended Tools

Universal Drive Adapter

$29.95 · 50+ In stock

Inspection Scope

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Portable Anti-Static Mat

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