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PSP E1000 UMD switch Replacement

Introduction

PSP E1000 / E1004

not read UMD games and you haven't indication for insertion games. The problem probably is in UMD switch.

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Video Overview

  1. PSP E1000 UMD switch Replacement, UMD switch: step 1, image 1 of 3 PSP E1000 UMD switch Replacement, UMD switch: step 1, image 2 of 3 PSP E1000 UMD switch Replacement, UMD switch: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • If you haven't indication for inserted disk the problem probably is in UMD switch.

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  2. PSP E1000 UMD switch Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 PSP E1000 UMD switch Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 PSP E1000 UMD switch Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Unhook the door metal plate and disassemble UMD door.

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  3. PSP E1000 UMD switch Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 PSP E1000 UMD switch Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • With a screwdriver I short the UMD switch to test the laser.

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  4. PSP E1000 UMD switch Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 PSP E1000 UMD switch Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 PSP E1000 UMD switch Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Now let's disassemble it.

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  6. PSP E1000 UMD switch Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 PSP E1000 UMD switch Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 PSP E1000 UMD switch Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Disconnect and remove the display.

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  7. PSP E1000 UMD switch Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 PSP E1000 UMD switch Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • I must disconnect 7x cables and unscrew a screw.

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  8. PSP E1000 UMD switch Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 PSP E1000 UMD switch Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 PSP E1000 UMD switch Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Now I disconnect the battery connector and here is the mainboard.

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  9. PSP E1000 UMD switch Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 PSP E1000 UMD switch Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • I used soldering station to remove the old one and put the new one (UMD switch).

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  10. PSP E1000 UMD switch Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 PSP E1000 UMD switch Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 PSP E1000 UMD switch Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Let's assemble and test it.

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  11. PSP E1000 UMD switch Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • And it works!

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Conclusion

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

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Step 2 - picture number 3 is wrong, I broke off a little part of my PSP E1004. The left arrow points up but you have to pull it down, while trying to pry gently to the right. I learned the hard way after I managed to take it off.

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