Installing PSP 300x UMD Drive

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  • Author: mbnewsom
  • Time required: 15 minutes
  • Difficulty: Easy
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Guide for removing the UMD Drive of a Sony PSP-3000

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Battery  ¶ 

  • Start on the back of the device. This is where the battery and the battery cover are located.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • The battery door is located on the left side when looking at the PSP from the back. Lift open the battery door to reveal the battery. Remove the battery cover.

  • Using your finger, pry up the top edge of the battery. Continue to pull the top edge until the bottom of the battery is free.

  • Remove the battery.

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Add Note Edit Step 3 — Casing  ¶ 

  • Using a spudger or fingernail, peel back the warranty sticker that is behind the battery.

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Add Note Edit Step 4  ¶ 

  • Unscrew all four screws from the back of the PSP.

    • Two from behind the battery.

    • Two on the right side of the PSP.

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Add Note Edit Step 5  ¶ 

  • Unscrew two screws from the top of the PSP.

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Add Note Edit Step 6  ¶ 

  • Remove the single screw from the bottom surface of the PSP.

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Add Note Edit Step 7  ¶ 

  • Starting from the 'R' shoulder button, slide the spudger in between the outer casing of the PSP, and gently pry off the casing.

  • Remove the front casing completely.

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Add Note Edit Step 8 — LCD Screen  ¶ 

  • Push the homebar to the right to release the tab on the right side of the LCD screen.

  • DO NOT completely remove the homebar, as it is still connected by ribbon cables.

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