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My PSP Turns on but the Screen Is Blank

When you "brick" your Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP), you damage the bootloader or software that runs the PSP. Without repairing it, the PSP will never function properly again. Often the PSP will simply turn on, present a black screen and shut itself down. If this is the case, you need to use a service tool battery to reinstall the PSP's software. The service tool battery places the PSP into service mode, running alternative software from the memory stick and not the motherboard. From here the PSP can have new software installed, fixing the brick and bring the PSP back to life.

Things You'll Need

Service tool battery
Magic memory stick

Instructions

- 1
  Turn off the PSP and push its battery release button on the rear of the device. This will pop off the battery cover. Pull out the PSP's battery.
- 2
  Insert the Magic memory stick into the PSP's memory stick card reader. Insert the service tool battery into the PSP's battery compartment in the same manner as the original PSP battery.
- 3
  Turn the PSP on manually, if the PSP does not turn on automatically. Press the "X" button to begin the installation of the new PSP firmware.
- 4
  Press the "X" button to turn the PSP off after it reads "100 percent." Reinsert the normal battery and turn the PSP on. It will boot into the PSP's main menu and you will be able to use your PSP again.

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