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PSP Repair
StrifeRaZoR
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So I have a PSP 1001. I've had this thing for many many years and it's been through quite a bit. After tampering with the battery years ago, I messed it up and the battery no longer worked. Instead of getting a new one, I just keep it plugged in 24/7, which seems to work fine. The screen is in pretty good condition considering the age, but the outside of the unit is pretty banged up. The UMD slot doesn't even open properly anymore, and the battery cover latch (the little plastic bit that snaps it into place) is missing...so it's being held on by some really sturdy tape. The analog stick works fine and the d-pad works flawlessly. The main issue I have is the R and L triggers. They're very...loose? They work, but they wiggle quite a bit in ways that they shouldn't. I've recently purchased a Vita, but my PSP has quite a few games and saves that I've passed down to my roommate so she can play Monster Hunter with me. Anyway, here's my question:
Does anyone have any experience with general repairs on these things? My last attempt at "tweaking" this thing resulted in a dead battery, so I'm afraid to take it apart. It's well beyond warranty, so I'm not risking anything other than a bricked unit by actually diving in. What sort of tools will I need to make sure this thing gets put back together properly? I don't want to take it apart, clean it, put it back together, then see 3 screws sitting on the table (Much like how my laptop repairs go). Is there a way to clean the BACK of the screen? I know some water got in there years ago and caused a slight smudge on the other side, but I've been too afraid to work on it. And lastly, is there a way to 'tighten' the L and R triggers so that they're more responsive?
Does anyone have any experience with general repairs on these things? My last attempt at "tweaking" this thing resulted in a dead battery, so I'm afraid to take it apart. It's well beyond warranty, so I'm not risking anything other than a bricked unit by actually diving in. What sort of tools will I need to make sure this thing gets put back together properly? I don't want to take it apart, clean it, put it back together, then see 3 screws sitting on the table (Much like how my laptop repairs go). Is there a way to clean the BACK of the screen? I know some water got in there years ago and caused a slight smudge on the other side, but I've been too afraid to work on it. And lastly, is there a way to 'tighten' the L and R triggers so that they're more responsive?
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Not sure about the R/L triggers. I've not had to replace those before.