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PSP E1000 UMD switch Replacement

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

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

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  2. Unhook the door metal plate and disassemble UMD door. Unhook the door metal plate and disassemble UMD door. Unhook the door metal plate and disassemble UMD door.

    • Unhook the door metal plate and disassemble UMD door.

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

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

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  4. Now let's disassemble it. Now let's disassemble it. Now let's disassemble it.

    • Now let's disassemble it.

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  6. Disconnect and remove the display. Disconnect and remove the display. Disconnect and remove the display.

    • Disconnect and remove the display.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  10. Let's assemble and test it. Let's assemble and test it. Let's assemble and test it.

    • Let's assemble and test it.

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  11. And it works!

    • 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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