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Number two on the list of possible power problems is that the PSP firmware is corrupted. If the green light comes on and goes
back off by itself after about 15 seconds I can pretty much guarantee that the firmware's the problem This happens all the
time and is usually caused by a version update being interrupted. Sony puts out a new firmware version every few months
and you have to have the latest version to play the latest games. Quite often a child gets a new game and when they get the
update request they don't know what to do and just turn it off or whatever. Why Sony made it so easy to completely mess
your PSP up I don't know but there's good news here also in that it can be fixed for not too much money. You can look into
modifying the PSP firmware using the relevant hacks available on the Internet that will require you buying a modded battery
and memory card. I also have a firmware replacement service available for $49 that includes replacing the corrupted
firmware so your PSP is back to running like new as well as a professional clean up to get the gunk out of the UMD drive
which means it'll load the games as fast as it did brand new also. I don't sell the modded batteries or memory cards but if you
want me to bring your corrupted PSP back to life just go to the "repair requests" page and check the appropriate box. Once I
have it in hand allow 2-3 days for the repair and you'll have it back good as new in no time.
If you have no life at all when you turn the PSP on but the switch doesn't feel loose it could be the main data cable that runs to
the power PCB assembly causing the problem. Sometimes they get crushed and lose a trace connection causing no power to
the motherboard. The power PCB itself could also cause this behavior if it's simply malfunctioning rather than having the
switch part broken off or maybe the battery itself is a goner. A common cause of power switch failure is water damage and the
ensuing corrosion. While there's a solid rubber backing to the buttons if you play the game with wet hands a drop or two can
get underneath it and ruin the PCB completely. In many cases the internal components can be cleaned up just fine and there's
no permanent damage but you'll want to have it done as quickly as possible. The more time that passes the bigger the chance
of a major component being ruined and of course then it's just that much more expensive to get it fixed. Water damage
clean-ups are charged at the 'labor-only' price of $49 but you'll want to hold off on payment until we know for sure that no
components are ruined. If something does end up needing to be replaced it'll be the same price as advertised elsewhere on the
website same as if you asked for that item in the first place, not in addition to the original $49.
To initiate a repair request click here to go to the general repair page and fill out the form. Shipping instructions are all right
there and I'll email you to confirm the repair request and again once the PSP arrives so you'll know it got here safely. No
credit card or payment details are required to initiate a repair. This is simply to let me know that your PSP is coming and a
general idea of what's wrong. If it turns out that something different is needed to fix your PSP I'll notify you by email and you
can decide at that point if you want me to continue with the repair. As always, diagnosis is free and if choose not to have your
PSP repaired at that time you would only owe me for return postage.
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If the external sliding switch is obviously loose and not making contact with anything inside I'll be happy to take care of it for
you but you really might want to look at trying one of the do-it-yourself kits I have advertised above. It's very easy to take
care of the problem yourself when you're armed with the right parts, tools, and information. I know that it can seem a little
daunting to work on something so foreign to most people but there really is nothing to it and in about half an hour you can
have your PSP working good as new. Not only do you save money but you also don't have to mail your PSP off across the
country and have your kids on your back every 15 minutes wanting to know if it's back yet :-) Lastly, if you change your mind
or something goes wrong during the repair you can always mail it off to me as-is, in pieces if need be, and I'll take the
purchase price off of my normal $59 repair charge so there's really nothing to lose.
back off by itself after about 15 seconds I can pretty much guarantee that the firmware's the problem This happens all the
time and is usually caused by a version update being interrupted. Sony puts out a new firmware version every few months
and you have to have the latest version to play the latest games. Quite often a child gets a new game and when they get the
update request they don't know what to do and just turn it off or whatever. Why Sony made it so easy to completely mess
your PSP up I don't know but there's good news here also in that it can be fixed for not too much money. You can look into
modifying the PSP firmware using the relevant hacks available on the Internet that will require you buying a modded battery
and memory card. I also have a firmware replacement service available for $49 that includes replacing the corrupted
firmware so your PSP is back to running like new as well as a professional clean up to get the gunk out of the UMD drive
which means it'll load the games as fast as it did brand new also. I don't sell the modded batteries or memory cards but if you
want me to bring your corrupted PSP back to life just go to the "repair requests" page and check the appropriate box. Once I
have it in hand allow 2-3 days for the repair and you'll have it back good as new in no time.
If you have no life at all when you turn the PSP on but the switch doesn't feel loose it could be the main data cable that runs to
the power PCB assembly causing the problem. Sometimes they get crushed and lose a trace connection causing no power to
the motherboard. The power PCB itself could also cause this behavior if it's simply malfunctioning rather than having the
switch part broken off or maybe the battery itself is a goner. A common cause of power switch failure is water damage and the
ensuing corrosion. While there's a solid rubber backing to the buttons if you play the game with wet hands a drop or two can
get underneath it and ruin the PCB completely. In many cases the internal components can be cleaned up just fine and there's
no permanent damage but you'll want to have it done as quickly as possible. The more time that passes the bigger the chance
of a major component being ruined and of course then it's just that much more expensive to get it fixed. Water damage
clean-ups are charged at the 'labor-only' price of $49 but you'll want to hold off on payment until we know for sure that no
components are ruined. If something does end up needing to be replaced it'll be the same price as advertised elsewhere on the
website same as if you asked for that item in the first place, not in addition to the original $49.
To initiate a repair request click here to go to the general repair page and fill out the form. Shipping instructions are all right
there and I'll email you to confirm the repair request and again once the PSP arrives so you'll know it got here safely. No
credit card or payment details are required to initiate a repair. This is simply to let me know that your PSP is coming and a
general idea of what's wrong. If it turns out that something different is needed to fix your PSP I'll notify you by email and you
can decide at that point if you want me to continue with the repair. As always, diagnosis is free and if choose not to have your
PSP repaired at that time you would only owe me for return postage.
______________________________________________________________________________________
If the external sliding switch is obviously loose and not making contact with anything inside I'll be happy to take care of it for
you but you really might want to look at trying one of the do-it-yourself kits I have advertised above. It's very easy to take
care of the problem yourself when you're armed with the right parts, tools, and information. I know that it can seem a little
daunting to work on something so foreign to most people but there really is nothing to it and in about half an hour you can
have your PSP working good as new. Not only do you save money but you also don't have to mail your PSP off across the
country and have your kids on your back every 15 minutes wanting to know if it's back yet :-) Lastly, if you change your mind
or something goes wrong during the repair you can always mail it off to me as-is, in pieces if need be, and I'll take the
purchase price off of my normal $59 repair charge so there's really nothing to lose.
green light might come on but the PSP will not start up, no music, black screen, no sound from the UMD drive when you put a
game in. This can be due to a few different problems, some of which are very easy to fix yourself and some not so easy.
Descriptions follow of the most common causes of PSP power problems and what needs to be done to fix them...
Number one on the list is that the internal PSP power switch itself is broken. It's a tiny piece of black plastic that fits into the
back of the external sliding switch you use to turn the PSP on. Unfortunately this is just one of those things that will inevitably
happen after a certain amount of use and there isn't really anything you can do differently to stop it from happening to you.
The good news here is that the power switch is one of if not the easiest items to replace in a PSP. It's right on top so there's
not much disassembly required and it's also a very simple set up so absolutely zero electronic experience is needed to handle
the job as long as you have the right tools and instructions to go with it. When the internal switch is broken the green light
won't come on but usually the orange charge light still works. The PSP itself won't turn on at all, and the external silver
sliding switch will usually feel very loose like it's not making contact with anything on the inside. For my repairs I charge $59
which includes a complete and entirely new Sony brand power switch PCB, labor, and return shipping but there's no reason in
the world not to do it yourself. I have PSP power switch replacement kits for the original "fat" PSP's and the newer PSP Slim
or Lite. They're $25 each and further info on how to get one is at the bottom of this page. If you'd really rather not mess with
it yourself I'll be happy to take care of it but if you have the capability to follow a simple recipe you really can take care of
this repair yourself and save a lot of money while you're at it.
game in. This can be due to a few different problems, some of which are very easy to fix yourself and some not so easy.
Descriptions follow of the most common causes of PSP power problems and what needs to be done to fix them...
Number one on the list is that the internal PSP power switch itself is broken. It's a tiny piece of black plastic that fits into the
back of the external sliding switch you use to turn the PSP on. Unfortunately this is just one of those things that will inevitably
happen after a certain amount of use and there isn't really anything you can do differently to stop it from happening to you.
The good news here is that the power switch is one of if not the easiest items to replace in a PSP. It's right on top so there's
not much disassembly required and it's also a very simple set up so absolutely zero electronic experience is needed to handle
the job as long as you have the right tools and instructions to go with it. When the internal switch is broken the green light
won't come on but usually the orange charge light still works. The PSP itself won't turn on at all, and the external silver
sliding switch will usually feel very loose like it's not making contact with anything on the inside. For my repairs I charge $59
which includes a complete and entirely new Sony brand power switch PCB, labor, and return shipping but there's no reason in
the world not to do it yourself. I have PSP power switch replacement kits for the original "fat" PSP's and the newer PSP Slim
or Lite. They're $25 each and further info on how to get one is at the bottom of this page. If you'd really rather not mess with
it yourself I'll be happy to take care of it but if you have the capability to follow a simple recipe you really can take care of
this repair yourself and save a lot of money while you're at it.