Home >> Internet Games >> Sony PSP

How to Remove a PSP 1001 LCD Screen

The Sony PlayStation Portable uses a high resolution LCD screen to display its gaming and videos. The crisp screen sometimes needs to be removed in order to clean it properly or even be replaced because of dead pixels. Removing the PSP screen is a simple process that involves that starts with taking out just seven screws.

Things You'll Need

Small Phillips head screwdriver
Flathead tool

Instructions

- 1
  Turn off the PSP and remove the battery from the device. Remove the four screws underneath the battery.
- 2
  Remove the two screws on the opposite end of the battery. Remove the last screw on the bottom edge of the PSP. Place all of the screws to the side.
- 3
  Pull up firmly on the PSP faceplate to remove it from the PSP. Insert your flathead tool underneath the button bar on the bottom edge of the LCD screen and gently pry off the button bar. Disconnect the button bar cable from the right side of the LCD screen.
- 4
  Slide your flat tool between the LCD screen and the bracket on the left side of the screen. Twist gently to release the LCD from the screen bracket. Slowly pull the opposite side out. Fold the screen down. Do not pull it completely off.
- 5
  Disconnect the LCD screen connectors like you did with the button bar. Slowly lift the LCD screen out of the PSP.

Sony PSP