Replacing PSP 1000 Screen

So last summer, my sister broke my psp by dropping it. At the worst possible moment, we were heading down to san diego in two days : (

Anyway, it has been laying around useless for 3/4 a year, so i decided to finally fix it.

Step 1 The parts/tools

To preform this procedure, you'll need;

-PSP with a broken screen
-A new screen
-A sturdy philips screwdriver
-Air compressor/canned air
-Toilet paper
-A magnet
-Flat head

Optional
-New faceplate
-Screen Protector

Comments

[some1udontknow]

i have a psp 2001 that im repairing and im getting a xbox360 (rrod) with all wires a ps3 controler and 20$ is it worth spent 40$ for a new screen and backlight witch happens to be broken

[some1udontknow]

i ment im getting a xbox with rrod a ps3 controler and 20$

[some1udontknow]

i ment to spend

[zer0darkx]

anyone know where to get a PSP-2000 motherboard, ebay sells them for $115, in the long run i think its better to just buy a new one. When I tried to replace the screen following instructions i got from the place i got it, the cracked screen cable ended up pulling the connector off the board. Is it possible to repair the connector if not then ill end up buying a new psp sooner or later, costs too much for the motherboard.

[alex-sharetskiy]

The connector i found on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/1-NEW-SONY-PSP-2000-LCD-RIBBON-CABLE-CONNECTOR-SOCKET-/270602384977?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item3f0128b651


I also found a motherboard:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Sony-Slim-PSP-2000-Part-TA-088-Motherboard-100-WORKING-/290419665429?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item439e5c6a15


but before you buy either, Go on Craigslist.com and see if anyone is selling a psp 2000 motherboard

[zer0darkx]

thanks alex-sharetskiy, I was checking into the connector but they are selling the big connector socket, but I needed the small one. The instructions said to lightly pull the small connector which I did but it took off the connector with 2 of the pins. I contacted the guy on ebay to see if he has a small connector and ill check craigs list. Just wanted to thank you for finding me those links. The second one I am kinda hesitant on used products lol. But really appreciate you looking but the connector part made me interested to look more. thanks

[Foxtrot70]

Do the PSP units have external A/V inputs?  Can the back light module be removed from the LCD?

[andreblue]

the 2000 and up do but the 100 nope.you just need the cord they sell for it

[alex-sharetskiy]

i don't think psps have A/V inputs


the backlight module is removable

[Foxtrot70]

The reason for my question is that I am looking to build a compact video projector.

[alex-sharetskiy]

you can find a PS1 screen, those are 5 by 5 inches, cost $50 and take composite input

[bow s410]

do you know if this will work on the psp 3000

[alex-sharetskiy]

the steps should be "similar"



you will need to get a psp 3000 screen

[badboypl3]

can you put a 1000 screen on a 2000 model? Can you fold up the orange foil and make it fit without breaking it?

[alex-sharetskiy]

i wouldn't risk using a 1000 screen on a 2000 model

just buy the real thing

[mIG96]

OH THATS HOW IT WORKS

[heavydeath]

my fourth screw in my psp 1000 wont come out or loosen i dont know what to do

[alex-sharetskiy]

did you strip the screw?

[heavydeath]

no it was the first time i tried it was as if the screw was a different size

[alex-sharetskiy]

if i remember right, all the screws are the same size (except the one in the center of the screen)

try to use a different size screwdriver, and apply preassure

[Musicman41]

What kind of screen do i need for a silver psp? Is that the 3000 series?

[alex-sharetskiy]

hmm... look at your psp find the start button, 1cm below your start button, (on the side) there will be a barcode, if it ends with -psp2001, you'll need a psp 2000 screen

[Musicman41]

It ends with psp 3001

[alex-sharetskiy]

then you'll need a psp 3000 screen those are about $50

[Musicman41]

Thanks, I got one from ebay for $33. A good buy in my opinion

[alex-sharetskiy]

if you constantly play psp then yes

[k_man93]

is that a nikon? lol

[alex-sharetskiy]

nope!

[pancho del rancho]

U THINK IT CAN BE WATER

[alex-sharetskiy]

no, it's not water it's your broken LCD screen, you need to change it

[pancho del rancho]

oh okay thx but wut i dont get is why did some oh the black come off and it was a lot that came off and i smuged it the next day it went away i no its cracked but wats that black stuff and why did it go away thx though now i no for sure wut it is and NOT WATER

[alex-sharetskiy]

that black stuff is some sort of chemical that makes the screen change colors the LCD screen of the psp has multiple layers of 'stuff' that 'stuff' has to be separated between layers, so it does not combine, when it mixes with certain things, it changes color

[pancho del rancho]

oh okay thx very much now i understand thx

[pancho del rancho]

okay i opended it up and cracked it dont worry not with this instructable so its cracked right so i reopoen it and i turn it on it reduced its a crack with like black outlined it was big and now its small is there anyway to get rid of the black some of it went away ann ideaS

[alex-sharetskiy]

did you change the screen or what? or did you just open it and close it?

[pancho del rancho]

naw i opened it to see if i can put lights in it(which i can) and i guess i cracked it but i didnt change it its like a black ink and i removed it yesterday and some of it went away but it still is there

[riccolesmana]

where could I buy the PSP Screen cheap one at online store?

[alex-sharetskiy]

ebay has the cheapest screens, make sure that it's compatible with your version or PSP i got mine for about $20

[daiatlus79]

found one on amazon.com for 15 bucks... Sharp Brand (for the Phat)

[alex-sharetskiy]

those are 'used' screens, they have been pulled from working PSPs