How do I fix a PSP Slim's broken screen?

How to Fix a Broken PSP Screen at Home

• Answer:

  The exposed nature of the PlayStation Portable's LCD screen makes it vulnerable to mishaps and damage. You can fix a broken PlayStation Portable (PSP) screen at home by replacing it with a new one yourself. The procedure is straightforward and only requires a few common tools along with a replacement LCD screen from a PSP supply store. Only do this if the money and time saved from not taking it into an authorized service center is more important to you than the warranty, which will be violated by a self-repair, or if the warranty has expired. Difficulty: Moderate Things You'll Need Bath towel Phillips jeweler's screwdriver Flat-edged jeweler's screwdriver Tweezers Replacement LCD screen Instructions Place a bath towel on a table. Place the PSP face down on the bath towel with the disk door farthest from you. Remove the memory stick card from the slot in the right side. Remove the battery lid from the left back of the PSP. Pull the battery out of the battery compartment. Scratch off the sticker inside of the batter compartment with the tip of the flat-edged jeweler's screwdriver. Remove the screw beneath the sticker with the Phillips jeweler's screwdriver. Remove the rest of the screws from inside the battery compartment with the screwdriver. Remove the two screws on the right side of the PSP with the screwdriver. Remove the screw from the bottom middle edge with the screwdriver. Turn the PSP over. Pull the faceplate off. Remove the screw from the left side of the black bracket at the bottom edge of the PSP with the Phillips jeweler's screwdriver. Insert the tip of the flat-edged jeweler's screwdriver beneath the left side of the black bracket that is in the bottom edge of the PSP. Lift up on the tip to loosen the bracket. Repeat this on the right side of the bracket. Pull the bracket out of the PSP and lay it alongside the bottom edge. Insert the tip of the flat-edged screwdriver beneath the left side of the LCD panel at the center of the PSP. Lift up on the tip to loosen the LCD panel. Repeat this on the right side. Lift up on the LCD panel. Grip and pull out the connector plug from the cable attached to the LCD panel that is on the circuit board with the tweezers. Place the LCD panel on the bath towel. Disengage the clip on each side with the tip of the flat-edged jeweler's screwdriver. Slide the broken LCD screen out of the grooves in the LCD panel's frame. Dispose of the broken LCD screen properly. Insert the cable attached to the replacement LCD screen into the LCD panel and out the back. Slide the replacement LCD screen into the LCD panel so it is seated the same as the original LCD screen was. Press down on both sides of the LCD panel to reengage the clips. Grip the connector plug of the LCD screen with the tweezers. Insert the connector plug into the connection on the circuit board. Place the LCD panel on the PSP in the same position it was in formerly. Press down on both sides gingerly to seat it to the PSP correctly. Place the black bracket back into its original position inside of the PSP. Reattach the screw. Place the faceplate back on. Turn the PSP over. Reattach the screws. Place the battery back into the battery compartment. Close the battery lid. Reinsert the memory stick card in the slot on the right side. Tips & Warnings Tip: Wear cotton gloves when handling the replacement LCD screen to avoid getting fingerprints on it.