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Instructions
Breaking Open and Repairing
Clear a workspace that will be relatively free of dust while you are repairing. Electronics are sensitive, and dust might cause permanent damage.
Remove the battery, memory stick and any accessories that you have installed (except sticker-like screen protectors).
Remove the case screws. There should be seven in all: two on the top edge, one on the bottom, two on the back by the memory stick port and two under the battery (one hidden by the warranty seal). Place these screws in a bag for safe keeping.
Remove the faceplate from the unit. The control buttons should come off with the faceplate. Take care not to lose the rubber contact for the analog stick.
Gently lift the button bar using the flat side of a screwdriver. Do not pull too hard or you might damage the connectors.
Be especially careful with the flex connectors, as they are delicate and vital. There are several tabs and a metal bracket holding the LCD screen in place. Gently slide a flat screwdriver between the screen and the bracket, pop out the tabs, and lift the screen at a 90 degree angle.
Remove the screen by slowly lifting the connector clamps, or very gently slide the flex connector out of the housing. To replace this, you might need to slide the flex connector back in with a little force.
Place the LCD screen aside for now on the faceplate. Be very careful, as scratches to it will be permanent. Dust it off with some canned air to ensure the screen stays clean.
Note the seven screws attached to the LCD bracket. Remove them and place them in the plastic bag. These screws should look different than the ones for the faceplate. Gently lift the metal LCD brace out.
From here, you should be able to see and repair most of the remaining core components. There are more detailed tutorials available online, which should help with specific part replacement.
If you must replace the UMD door or reader assembly, you will need to very carefully lift out the motherboard to access the door screws. Be very gentle with the hinge, as too much force will break it.
Rebuilding and Powering Up
Gently replace the components you have taken out in reverse order.
Test the PSP before replacing the faceplate. The game device will work even if the faceplate has been removed.
Put the faceplate back on, and reattach the seven faceplate screws. Your PSP has been repaired.
Under the battery, you will notice a sticker that reads "Warranty Voided if Seal is Damaged." You will void your warranty if you continue.
If the LCD screen is the broken part, replace it and your repair is complete. If not, continue your analysis.