Installing PSP 2000 UMD Drive http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/OCBkGTtsmP5MfbyJ pepe32290 15-30 minutes Difficult PSP 2000

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 Phillips 00 Screwdriver Plastic Opening Tools Sony PSP 2000/3000 UMD Drive Sony PSP 2000 UMD Door An awesome member of our community made this guide. It is not managed by iFixit staff. Installing PSP 2000 Battery Installing PSP 2000 Front Casing Installing PSP 2000 Display Place PSP face down, so that the UMD Drive is facing upwards. Place PSP face down, so that the UMD Drive is facing upwards. Locate the battery door and open. Locate the battery door and open. Remove the battery from inside. Remove the battery from inside. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/XO6sdwqRCRycqiIA http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/4mRegB1VDoLKyWtR http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/xTyAXH3XLXD1Om1M This step requires the removal of the warranty sticker. <strong>Removing the sticker will void the warranty</strong>. This step requires the removal of the warranty sticker. '''Removing the sticker will void the warranty'''. Locate the sticker in the battery compartment labeled: <em>&quot;En: Warranty Void if Seal Damaged.&quot;</em> Locate the sticker in the battery compartment labeled: ''"En: Warranty Void if Seal Damaged."'' Remove the sticker using the PSP Opening Tools. Remove the sticker using the PSP Opening Tools. Under the sticker is a 5mm Phillips screw needed in the next step. Under the sticker is a 5mm Phillips screw needed in the next step. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/Dikdo3qUVr2t1ZtY Remove four 5 mm Phillips from the case. Remove four 5 mm Phillips from the case. If the screws stick in the case, you can use a magnetized screwdriver to draw them out. If the screws stick in the case, you can use a magnetized screwdriver to draw them out. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/RtxXG3POPjorw1TF http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/tnMbdLQBL4qTOENO Remove the following screws from around the bezel: Remove the following screws from around the bezel: Two 4 mm Phillips Two 4 mm Phillips One 5 mm Phillips One 5 mm Phillips The two shorter 4 mm screws are on the top of the PSP; the longer 5 mm screw is on the bottom. The two shorter 4 mm screws are on the top of the PSP; the longer 5 mm screw is on the bottom. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/h1nV2UQrXMyUapF1 http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/qtbUK1Df5oACJZna Gently pry the front bezel away from the casing using a PSP opening tool. Gently pry the front bezel away from the casing using a PSP opening tool. Start on the right hand side of the PSP bezel, and carefully work the tool around the side. Start on the right hand side of the PSP bezel, and carefully work the tool around the side. If you want to clean the control buttons or D-pad, you can easily pop them out once the faceplate is off and wipe them clean. If you want to clean the control buttons or D-pad, you can easily pop them out once the faceplate is off and wipe them clean. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/ahAccPrwEVo2ZT1M http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/NOktUSHuGnXItXUT Remove the home bar by gently prying on the left and right sides of it with the opening tools. Lift the bar out of the device. Remove the home bar by gently prying on the left and right sides of it with the opening tools. Lift the bar out of the device. A ribbon cable connects the home bar to the logic board. Be careful not to damage the cable when removing the bar. A ribbon cable connects the home bar to the logic board. Be careful not to damage the cable when removing the bar. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/fg3PHuHeHOFiGxEp http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/CXeGrqO4NpcsVEUH http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/eFKUMBU2fNchJRFr With the home bar out of the way, gently pry up the display using the opening tools. With the home bar out of the way, gently pry up the display using the opening tools. There is another ribbon cable attached to the bottom of the LCD. Be careful not to damage either of the connectors when removing. There is another ribbon cable attached to the bottom of the LCD. Be careful not to damage either of the connectors when removing. Lift the black tabs of the ribbon cable connectors using a opening tool. Pull the ribbons out towards the bottom of the PSP to disconnect. Lift the black tabs of the ribbon cable connectors using a opening tool. Pull the ribbons out towards the bottom of the PSP to disconnect. Gently lift out the display. Gently lift out the display. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/qDeeW61mKA1fBXQs http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/DLyAgIMf2gQwJg5R http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/IfB5EGOmIkujyCbe Carefully disconnect the UMD drive ribbon cable from the logic board. Use the PSP opening tools to push the black tabs on the connector horizantally to free the cable. Carefully disconnect the UMD drive ribbon cable from the logic board. Use the PSP opening tools to push the black tabs on the connector horizantally to free the cable. This connector cannot be removed vertically. Doing so will damage the connector and/or ribbon cable. This connector cannot be removed vertically. Doing so will damage the connector and/or ribbon cable. At this point it is useful to tape the loose metal parts with some masking tape so they don't fall out whilst you have the PSP the other way up. At this point it is useful to tape the loose metal parts with some masking tape so they don't fall out whilst you have the PSP the other way up. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/OCBkGTtsmP5MfbyJ http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/s1WhYbfcnjXLE2FL With the front side of the PSP facing you, locate small white plastic box with metal spring attached. With the front side of the PSP facing you, locate small white plastic box with metal spring attached. Remove the white plastic box and spring from the PSP. Remove the white plastic box and spring from the PSP. If you do not fully remove the spring, there is a risk of breaking the UMD Drive door while disassembling. If you do not fully remove the spring, there is a risk of breaking the UMD Drive door while disassembling. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/JiXc1yG1Xvot6jaY http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/2oZVhZtrb5uUkWB5 Position the PSP so that the UMD Device is facing upwards. Position the PSP so that the UMD Device is facing upwards. With the UMD drive open, locate the aluminum UMD eject bracket. Pinch upper arms inwards to dislocate them from the UMD door. With the UMD drive open, locate the aluminum UMD eject bracket. Pinch upper arms inwards to dislocate them from the UMD door. The UMD eject bracket can now be easily pulled out. The UMD eject bracket can now be easily pulled out. Gently pry on the left side of the UMD door to remove it. Gently pry on the left side of the UMD door to remove it. Be careful not to break off plastic knobs that secure the door in place, otherwise the UMD Drive will not open properly. Be careful not to break off plastic knobs that secure the door in place, otherwise the UMD Drive will not open properly. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/hxvB1kD2fmvISrLV http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/iqmeoR3QYiChnXXA http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/J5kKfRfZgsFaVOyZ With the UMD door off, locate and remove the four 4mm Phillips screws that hold in the UMD Drive in place. With the UMD door off, locate and remove the four 4mm Phillips screws that hold in the UMD Drive in place. If you have not disconnected the UMD ribbon cable, do so now, as to not damage it when removing the drive. If you have not disconnected the UMD ribbon cable, do so now, as to not damage it when removing the drive. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/owxkqLWmGjQiZs5X http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/ObrwU3YR3d3CXPny With the four screws unscrewed, the UMD Drive can be removed. Gently lift the drive from its housing. With the four screws unscrewed, the UMD Drive can be removed. Gently lift the drive from its housing. Make sure as to not damage the UMD ribbon cable (connecting it to the logic board) as you remove the drive. Make sure as to not damage the UMD ribbon cable (connecting it to the logic board) as you remove the drive. This may be a good time to clean the laser head or any of the components inside the UMD Drive. This may be a good time to clean the laser head or any of the components inside the UMD Drive. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/Ia1oGcAkgR2aBFHV http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/nYomNsI3EUSkwTIY

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.