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How to Manually Drain a PSP Battery

Some early PlayStation Portable battery models have defective memory modules, making it impossible to charge or boot. Getting a new battery through the PSP warranty can take some time, and the only way to fix the problem, other than purchasing a new battery, is to manually reset the battery. After the battery is completely drained, it will automatically reset the memory. You can drain the battery manually in just a few minutes with a paper clip.

Things You'll Need

Paper clip

Instructions

- 1
  Turn off the PSP.
- 2
  Turn the PSP over so you are looking at the PSP logo on the back.
- 3
  Open the battery door by pressing on the release button and taking the door off the PSP.
- 4
  Take the battery out of the PSP by turning the PSP over and letting the battery fall into your hand.
- 5
  Bend the paper clip to resemble a "U" shape. Place one end of the paper clip on the positive battery terminal on the PSP battery and the other end on the negative terminal.
- 6
  Hold the paper clip to the battery for about a minute. This should completely drain the battery.
- 7
  Put the battery back into the PSP and plug the system into a wall to charge. Let the battery charge for at least six hours.

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