Steps 1–16: Teardown
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Step 9
After disconnecting the Select/Start button, volume buttons, and the headphone jack, the logic board simply lifts out of the case.
The analog joystick comes right out with the logic board.
Step 10
With the board out, we can continue tearing into the Go.
A couple screws must be removed to separate the display assembly from the lower case.
With the lower case and logic board gone, you can see the details of the metal slider mechanism. That display ribbon cable must be designed for wear from millions of opening/closing cycles.
Step 11
We used an iPod opening tool to lift the LCD display panel out of the sliding upper case.
Two small speakers (with the mint green labels) stream sound from the front of the Go. They are printed with the serial number:
EAS1D129A VNXG9618V17a
Step 12
The backside and the frontside of the PSP Go logic board, with joystick still attached.
Now we will turn our attention to identifying the many chips that make the Go... well... go.
The sheer number of chips and EMI covers is amazing. The device certainly has a large number of dedicated-function chips, as opposed to having a few large multi-tasking chips.
Step 13
The first picture includes:
Sony Computer Entertainment CXD2986A1GG
9110563 20AK2L 0846
In the second picture:
SAMSUNG 922 KLSAG8DAAD-B202 flash memory provides 16GB of internal storage.
CIRRUS 42L52CNZ CF1S0917 low power, stereo codec with headphone and speaker amps.
Step 14
The first picture includes:
SHARP 0923 7y LR388G1 TFT-LCD controller for video out.
OKI L86V7657 9175902J
The second picture is of the QZ7-001A 95D ALPS 002433 A73457 Bluetooth communication chip.
For the third picture:
SCEI 923KMO3 4053
U3031 9M93
The small object highlighted in green on the third picture is the surface mounted microphone.
Step 15
Highlighted in red on the first picture is the Fujitsu power processing module with serial number:
Fujitsu LTD MB44C018A 0925 M64 E1
Shown in the second picture, the FOXCONN T60H975 wireless chip provides 802.11b WLAN support.
Still no G or N support...
Step 16
And there you have it: the Go in pieces.
Curious how the PSP stacks up the the handheld gaming competition on the inside? We have both a DSi teardown and an iPod touch teardown.
Be sure to keep an eye on our teardown page for an inside look at the latest gadgets!
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Minor typo on the second part of the sentence in step 9:
"the logic board simply lifts out of the The analog joystick comes right out with the logic board." :D
Since both the iPod Touch and the PSP Go don't have internal chassis, how would you compare the rigidity/sturdiness between the two products? Yes I know, strange question.....
iFixit Staff
The iPod Touch is much more rigid than the Go because the rear case of an iPod touch is made of stainless steel, and the front glass panel increases its rigidity. It is very slim and compact so most of the internal components add to its rigidity. The case of the PSP go is almost entirely plastic, so when it is in the open position you can flex it pretty easily. When it is closed the rigidity obviously increases, but you can't play games with the device closed ;).
why, it looks like something was cut off?
any idea where the PSP Go teardown has gone?
iFixit Staff
It will be back very soon.
Can you take the cover off the Alps module. Thanks
You're kidding me; they haven't added in even N support yet? I know that most routers these days are at least G/B compatible but even so...talk about cheapskates.
haha, your warranty is still good!