PSP L+R Light mod - NO LEDS!

In this instructable, I am going to show you how I made my L+R keys light up wihout buying a single thing. I have always wanted light up buttons ever since I saw a picture on google.
This mod requires absolutely NO soldering, NO technical know-how, and NO LED's. It strictly uses the light given off by the backlight for the lcd screen. Since I had only thought of instructablizing this after the fact, most of the pics were done in paint.

Sorry for the bad photos, you can blame my camera

Step 1: Tools

To get this thing apart, we'll need some tools.
You will need:
- A small philips screwdriver (the one that looks like a +)
- A fine flathead screwdriver
- A pair of pliers or a cutting dremel
- A pair of scissors

Comments

[sk8er82]

does this work on psp slim? and how bright is it compared to normal psp LED mods?

[zack247]

im not sure if it will work, the slims have a different internal structure to them. you can open it up and see if it is built in the same way, otherwise you might want to check www.acidmods.com for a more fitting solution for your slim.

compared to pictures i have seen of the LED mods, i would say it is about half as bright, so its not very visible during the day like LED mods are.

look inside your psp and see what it is like on the inside, put up some pictures of the display cradle with the display popped out and i can probably tell you if it will work :)

[olibogger]

i would do this but i really dont want to break something on accident and have to buy a new psp........ I cant be away from monster hunter for more than a day

[Se1f_Destruct]

It works OK. Barely noticable, normally. The only time it is really noticable is in the dark. Then it looks good.

[zack247]

led modsa rent really much more noticeable in the light either though, but thanks for the comment!

[am wooly]

how do u get the last plate off? it just will not budge. perhaps some more photos will help? thanx

[zack247]

there are 9 screws you have to take out. there are the 2 silver ones in the battery compartment, the one on the bottom, the 3 screws on the bottom of the plate, the 2 silver ones and the 1 black one. there are also the 3 top ones on the plate that holds in the screen. it should then simply lift out. good luck!

[syedumair]

what is this project

[zack247]

it makes your psp's L+R buttons light up without adding any LED's