PSP 3000 LCD replacement

As promised today we are going to change the LCD screen of a PSP 3000.

Difficulty: Medium

Check list:

LCD Screen for PSP 3000:

Small Screw Driver x2:

Plastic tools:

 

Tweezers

Always start assessing the job, go around the case and find the screws. What you are going to find is that there are two screws that are smaller than the other screws; probably you are going to need a smaller screw driver, you could use the same one for every screw but you are going to take an unnecessary risk, you do not want to strip any of the screws because it would be a real mess to take them off. 

The videos that I am presenting today are very good and help us to make some remarks. I really like the video because it shows the right way to assess the job, it is long which means that it pays attention to every single detail, and the technician work slowly and it is what we want.  As I always highlight, take the battery first before starting any job as it is shown in the video.

How to replace PSP 3000 LCD Screen Video 

Despite the technician uses the same screwdriver for all the screws I recommend to buy a really complete screw driver set. As soon as you take the face plate off you will deal with the home board; to move the home board forward DO NOT use the screwdriver use the plastic tools. Why? Because the plastic tool has the right profile to reach inside, because the plastic does not conduct electricity, and because it is design to do so. If you find that the home board is not coming out go around and check if there is part of the grey liner holding the home board, but it should come out easily.

The LCD screen is just laying on the main board, do not turn down the PSP to remove the LCD; you would damage the flex cables of the old screen and you could damage the clips that hold the flex on place, and you can damage the slots. 

As soon as you can see the flex cables please use the tweezers to move the clips that hold the flex cables, I have damaged those small doors and luckily I have been able to fix it but it is very delicate, and if you break it you will not find that part anywhere. Use the tweezers to place the flex cables, close the small doors, and lay the screen on the main board. 

If you are having trouble with the analog joystick your should change it as well since you have the PSP 3000 open already and the LCD screen is off. Our next post is going to explain how to change the analog joystick.

It is important to go easy on the part that you moved when you are putting everything back, do not push hard to make them fit, just move the parts a little to make them fit. Do not forget to clean a little bit before closing the PSP 3000, if you have compressed air it does the job for you.

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