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How to Fix a PSP UMD Reader

The PlayStation Portable (PSP) has a disc drive that plays games discs called ̶0;Universal Media Discs̶1; or ̶0;UMD̶1; for short. The UMD reader̵7;s door must be physically opened in order to insert a disc. The UMD reader̵7;s door can warp out of position after many uses and refuse to engage the latch that keeps it closed. Repairing the UMD reader̵7;s door so that it engages the latch doesn̵7;t require a trip to an authorized service center. You can fix the UMD reader̵7;s door yourself. The repair does not require special tools or skills and will not void the Sony warranty.

Things You'll Need

Soft cloth

Instructions

- 1
  Put a soft cloth on a table. Put the PSP face down on the soft cloth with the UMD reader̵7;s door facing away from you.
- 2
  Remove the battery lid from the left side of the PSP with your fingers. Remove the battery from the battery compartment with your fingers.
- 3
  Hold the PSP by the bottom in your right hand with the UMD reader̵7;s door facing up.
- 4
  Pull the UMD reader̵7;s door to its fully opened position using your left hand. Insert the index finger of your left hand into the top left edge of the opening inside of the PSP.
- 5
  Bend the end of the silver metal latch that is inside of the top left edge toward you with your index finger.
- 6
  Remove your index finger from inside of the opening.
- 7
  Push the UMD reader̵7;s door to its closed position using your left hand.
- 8
  Repeat the procedure with your index finger and the silver metal latch if the UMD reader̵7;s door does not stay closed.
- 9
  Put the PSP face down on the soft cloth with the UMD reader̵7;s door facing away from you. Put the battery back into the battery compartment. Put the battery lid back onto the PSP.

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