Home >> Internet Games >> Sony PSP

How to Charge a PSP 3001 Without a Charger

Sony's PlayStation Portable combines a video game system with a media player and web browser to create an all-in-one handheld entertainment system. The built-in rechargeable battery runs the system without a power cord for several hours, after which it must recharge. If you've lost your charger or don't have it with you, the PSP will also charge over a generic USB cord once set properly.

Things You'll Need

Mini-B USB cable

Instructions

- 1
  Plug the small end of the USB cable into the port on the top of the PSP. Connect the other end to a computer or other device with a powered USB port.
- 2
  Turn on your PSP. If you've already set up automatic USB connection on your PSP, it will begin charging automatically.
- 3
  Scroll left to the "Settings" column and scroll down to "System Settings." Press "X" to enter the options.
- 4
  Scroll down the options to "USB Charge" and press "X." Highlight "On" and press "X" again.
- 5
  Press "O" to back out of "System Settings" and scroll up to select "USB Connection." Push "X" to start the connection and begin charging.

Sony PSP