Difficulty
Easy
Steps
10
Time Required
- UMD switch 10 steps
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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
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If you haven't indication for inserted disk the problem probably is in UMD switch.
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Unhook the door metal plate and disassemble UMD door.
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With a screwdriver I short the UMD switch to test the laser.
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Now let's disassemble it.
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Disconnect and remove the display.
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I must disconnect 7x cables and unscrew a screw.
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Now I disconnect the battery connector and here is the mainboard.
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I used soldering station to remove the old one and put the new one (UMD switch).
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Let's assemble and test it.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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