How to Get PSN to Work on a Gen-D3

Insert the Pandora battery into the PSP battery slot, while holding buttons "L" + "R." These buttons are located on either side of the device where the index fingers normally rest.

Turn the PSP on while holding buttons "L" + "R." The PSP should boot into Test M33 Mode and bring you to a green menu. Exit out of the MCC Recovery Menu by pressing the ̶0;O̶1; button.

Locate the three icons on the green menu screen. They are listed vertically in this order: ̶0;PlayStation Network,̶1; ̶0;Sign up for PlayStation Network̶1; and ̶0;PlayStation Store.̶1;

Select ̶0;Sign up for PlayStation Network̶1; and put in your information. Record your login information on a piece of paper in case you forget. The PSP should now be tied to the ̶0;PlayStation Network.̶1;

Press the "Shutdown" button the PS3 and wait until it is completely shutdown. Then press the "Power" button again to boot it up again, but do not hold any buttons down this time.

Press the ̶0;O̶1; button when you see a blue screen asking you if you want to proceed to the PlayStation Store.

Plug your memory stick into your computer and open the folder: ms0:/TM/DC8/
If you have trouble locating this folder, open the ̶0;Find Folder̶1; tab above the Start menu and type the folder directory in.

Create a backup of the folder and save it to an external hard drive or somewhere else on your computer.

Turn your PSP on again and go to the main menu screen. Locate the ̶0;Settings̶1; icon, and toggle down the menu with the directional pad until ̶0;USB Device Flash 1̶1; is highlighted.

Press the ̶0;X̶1; button on the highlighted text to overwrite the existing folder. This should take a few seconds. Shut the PSP down when the overwriting process is complete.

Reboot the PSP and log in to ̶0;PlayStation Network.̶1;