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How to Repair a Button on a PSP

Own a PSP for a while and you will notice that through normal wear and tear, buttons will stick or break. This is an extremely annoying problem for PSP owners as it makes playing games difficult. This is, however, easy to fix and will take no time at all. So avoid the hassle of sending it off to Sony and spend a few minutes repairing your PSP.

Things You'll Need

Philips-head screwdriver
Flat-head screwdriver
Replacement button
tissue or cotton swab

Instructions

Repairing a PSP Button
- 1
  Unscrew the six screws on the PSP case. There are two located in the upper battery compartment, two on the back of the PSP, one under the upper left corner of the "Warranty void" sticker (also in the battery compartment), and one on the bottom of the PSP in the center.
- 2
  Remove the front faceplate of the PSP by holding the back firmly and pulling the faceplate off. This will reveal the buttons.
- 3
  Take a tissue or cotton swab and clean around the keys and underneath the buttons in the faceplate. These areas can sometimes collect dirt that will make the keys stick.
- 4
  Turn the PSP on to test the buttons. If it still does not work then you will need to replace the button.
Replacing a PSP Button
- 5
  Take the button and gently pull it from the faceplate.
- 6
  Replace the removed button with the new one you have purchased.
- 7
  Return the faceplate and screws back to their original positions. Turn the PSP on and test out the new button.

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