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PSP & LED Swap Tutorial

The PSP is a handheld gaming device manufactured by Sony. Most PSPs come in a standard black design but Sony released a clear "lighted" version of the PSP. This PSP comes with a translucent outer case and internal LED lights that flash during gameplay. It is possible for one or more of these lights to fail over time, and if this is the case with your PSP, you can open up the unit and replace the LEDs.

Things You'll Need

Phillips screwdriver
Wire cutters
LED lights (available from electronics stores)
Soldering iron

Instructions

- 1
  Power off your PSP by pressing the "Power" button on the right side of the unit.
- 2
  Turn the unit over and slide the battery door off of the back of the PSP. Remove the battery and set it aside.
- 3
  Remove the two screws inside the battery compartment.
- 4
  Remove the single screw on the bottom of the PSP.
- 5
  Remove the two screws on the rear of the PSP, on the side opposite the battery compartment.
- 6
  Pull the front faceplate off of the PSP. You will now have access to the internal LEDs of the unit.
- 7
  Cut the wires that connect to the terminals at the back of the LED lights and remove the LED lights.
- 8
  Plug in your soldering iron and allow it to warm up. Solder the wires to the terminals at the back of the new LED lights.
- 9
  Repeat the steps for any LED lights inside the unit that you would like to swap out.

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