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PSP 2000 Speaker Replacement

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PSP 2000 Speaker Replacement

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Going deaf? Perhaps it's just the speaker...replace it! Use this guide to replace the speaker on Sony's PSP 2000.

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    1. PSP 2000 Speaker Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 PSP 2000 Speaker Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 PSP 2000 Speaker Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3

      • Place PSP face down, so that the UMD Drive is facing upwards.

      • Locate the battery door and open.

      • Remove the battery from inside.

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    1. PSP 2000 Speaker Replacement, Front Casing: step 2, image 1 of 1

      • This step requires the removal of the warranty sticker. Removing the sticker will void the warranty. According to the FTC removing this will not void your warranty.

      • Locate the sticker in the battery compartment labeled: "En: Warranty Void if Seal Damaged."

      • Remove the sticker using the PSP Opening Tools.

      • Under the sticker is a 5mm Phillips screw needed in the next step.

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    2. PSP 2000 Speaker Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 PSP 2000 Speaker Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

      • 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.

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    4. PSP 2000 Speaker Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 PSP 2000 Speaker Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

      • Remove the following screws from around the bezel:

      • Two 4 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.

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    5. PSP 2000 Speaker Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 PSP 2000 Speaker Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

      • 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.

      • 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.

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    1. PSP 2000 Speaker Replacement, Display: step 6, image 1 of 3 PSP 2000 Speaker Replacement, Display: step 6, image 2 of 3 PSP 2000 Speaker Replacement, Display: step 6, image 3 of 3

      • 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.

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    3. PSP 2000 Speaker Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 PSP 2000 Speaker Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 PSP 2000 Speaker Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3

      • 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.

      • 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.

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    1. PSP 2000 Speaker Replacement, Speaker: step 8, image 1 of 2 PSP 2000 Speaker Replacement, Speaker: step 8, image 2 of 2

      • Use the opening tools to press the tab on the left-hand side of the speaker to release it.

      • Be careful not to puncture the speaker in the process.

      • Remove the speaker by twisting it counter-clockwise (to the left, like a screw).

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Conclusion

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

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What about the other speaker? How to replace?

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