A Repair Shop "Broke" This Rare PSP - Extended Version

Repair Shop PSP LONG - I bought this PSP for $80 from a viewer who said they had a botched repair from a repair shop. We'll be working on fixing the screen, the battery, and a few other components on the motherboard. Let's see if we can get it to turn on again!
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[@canderson7776]

Appreciate you breaking the connector so we get a true longform video 😄

[@TheGamingLegend-be9ey]

5 hour crew

[@TheKayliedGamerChannel-YouTube]

Such a fiddly thing to work on, im sure id have broken more than the screen ribbon connector if I opened up one of my PSPs - Kudos on the fix fella 🤘

[@DashCourageous]

When putting down parts that you might be able to bump when your soldering, is it a good idea to put some kind of small dab of say glue to hold the piece in place while you're soldering?

[@Pandakids09]

Screen replacement has to be one of the easiest things to do on any psp model and for a repair shop to mess it up that bad shouldn’t be open

[@clarkesuperman]

What a beautiful device. My parents could never afford a PSP when I was younger, despite how much I wanted one. Never had one, probably never will, but I still wish I had one. Minidisc and UMD fascinate me.

[@BilalKhan-ml3ht]

If you've got an android phone you can emulate psp games on there.

[@clarkesuperman]

@@BilalKhan-ml3ht Emulators are great, but they cannot emulate the joy and feel of an actual PSP console. These are a timepiece for sure.

[@RandomStuff42575]

Ebay - I've gotten 2 (1st and 2 gen) for about $20-25 that worked fine except for a battery replacements.

[@cabbitkisser2620]

i bought mine at the flea market for $30. had to fix the door on it. it can charge up & stay on for a while & the next day the battery is dead

[@lbdjthethird1240]

Second best Sony system ever behind the PS2.

[@madmikegaming88]

Steve im glad to see you look healthy again man i was worried about ya i love all your videos man thanks for this one your channel is my fix man lol i recently got into restoring Nintendo 64's and YOU were the inspiration my guy.. Thank you for everything you do!

[@wombattos]

I think this a video he recorded before the shaving.

[@J0kerHecz]

@@wombattosDid I miss something? I mean I know about his current look but OP makes it sound like Steve went through something bad….

[@AlsacienHyperactif]

@@J0kerHecz He had cancer & been under chemotherapy, currently he's under complete remission :)

[@brucepreston3927]

I am terrible at replacing those ribbon cable connectors...I have tried at least 10 times and I always end up melting part of it...I have gotten several to work, but they were ugly when I was done! lol...Great video as always!

[@alexanderzubchenko8623]

Steve, thanks for your hard work! PSPs are my passion and I'm glad to see one more of them has survived the day)

[@richardmorris6121]

Why not just remove the black locking flap and replace that, just a thought❤

[@billyhudson2533]

Yeah, Steve why did you have to replace the whole this why not just replace the little clip?

[@Sauce_6]

We had Blue PSP in France too, I have one but it's an expensive model here too !

[@Johnepumper]

if i wasnt so broke i would buy a piece or two from you and have you sign them for me. you are a true artist.

[@RB-pc7tg]

Of course it was gonna start up, there’s no way you put it all the way together and cleaned it spotless, without testing.

[@cynicazzh0le]

what if the repair shop did fix it correctly and had a broken one that they couldnt fix and swaped them out😮 i had one do it with a aspecial edition ps4 i had

[@StreetDreamzTT]

I think this happened to my PS2 years ago. Went in to change the lense, got a call a week later stating the board was bad. Took it back and it was a different PS2, didn't even turn on. Small shop at the time so I kept getting a run around. Was in college and had exams so I just let it go.

[@JustaMuteCat]

That blue shell psp is gorgeous. Other regions had their own flavor of blue but I also reckon that, at least the shell, is a Japanese one. Haven’t seen that color elsewhere myself.

[@wra45]

The blue one was common in Europe too.

[@nemike42]

For removing that fuse next to the port, you should get the Metcal Talon, it's basically a dual tip soldering iron that can open and close like tweezers and allows you to just grab and desolder a part all in one step.

[@DriftKingfromTekken3]

you are a friggin God since I've been looking for this exact tool for years and have been having to resort to using flux, braid and a little heat.

[@nemike42]

@@DriftKingfromTekken3 The Talon works on the MX-500, PS2E-01, STSS-01, STSS-02 units, might be others but I have used those units before.

[@stephenarkless9444]

Oh yeah time for my weekly fix ❤

[@timeverhartofficial]

You forgot the metal reinforcement that goes at top of the screen.

[@bayronvega2102]

Did I take 32 seconds to watch your new video? Well, I guess that is my new record for being the one that took me the longest to see. All my best

[@bayronvega2102]

PD. When this coment was post, the video had 3 minutes

[@kriscynical]

Seeing a PSP always makes me think of my little sister. She was a kid when the PSP came out, and I used to get after her because she'd play it until the battery completely died, then she'd charge it for five minutes, and then play for two until it died again. I repeatedly told her to stop it before she ruined the battery but she never listened.

[@hulkkrogan420]

yeah " repair shop". Reality is most of the time its ppl that watch a KZbin video and think they are then qualified to do component level repairs that end up breaking shit.

[@haosik14]

unasked tip: you can remove the fuse without hot air the same way you soldered the fuse with just the soldering iron and a bit of soldering tin (you melted the plastic from the charging port anyways)

[@jsteezy80]

What do you think fixed this? Just simply reseating all the ribbon cables, bad connection with the "fuse" or the connector for the screen was already broken? Maybe not having the analog stick ribbon cable plugged in but I doubt that. I miss my PSP from back in the day. I took a "friend" in so he wasn't homeless and he stole it. Anyway good fix!

[@Cyba_IT]

Yeah, it'd be interesting to know exactly what fixed it

[@digi3218]

Probably bad "fuse". It seemed like it wasn't getting any power.

[@MrRatchaphruek]

That was a funky repair 😂

[@Chewligan1]

Really great fix Steve.

[@lukasblenk3684]

Well i butched my first psp around 2005 or 2006 also when i tried to fix the screen. The main problem was back then there was no teardowns i could have watched and the screws where confusing i seperated the blacks and the metal ones only to realize later there where two types. But i eventually fixed it, (baught a new case and fixed the blown fuse that the worong installed display frame blew. i wouldn't sell it but it is the one device where my c coding journey took off. I wouldn't recommand just bridging the fuse. The fuse could prevent bigger damage when the Display Frame gets bend inwards and shorts out something. I replaced the blown fuse with a self reseting one.

[@RayvenRay_01]

Omg I might've just found what could be wrong with my old psp, i took it apart recently but couldn't see what's the problem. I guess I'll try again soon😭😭😭

[@Showstopper108]

Why does the PSP look fake?

[@iaincowell9747]

It doesn't

[@Showstopper108]

@@iaincowell9747 probably your right that’s why I said it looks fake.

[@DriftKingfromTekken3]

Your viewers are either 1) lying about taking stuff to repair shops and just botching repairs themselves or 2) taking stuff to mall kiosks. I refuse to believe all these videos titled this way since people will lie to take the heat off their own ineptitude. Granted this video required more than average knowledge to know what to look for, but I've seen HDMI videos saying the same shit where a layman clearly attempted it then blamed some shop.

[@alphanerd2305]

Probably should have used 900 degrees on airflow 2 to remove that port. I'm finding airflow 3 melts too many surrounding parts.

[@RobbyKinsey]

I have around 20 Nintendo Switch and switch lites in various stages of repair and disassembly. I was wondering if you would be interested in them. I tried my hand at working on them. But I found I’m not very good at it. I have a ton of new parts too.

[@JoseMedina-hs9st]

I think that's actually a Japanese PSP cuz we did got this PSP but it was a 2001 version and that version came with Madden 09

[@ukasscod9561]

OMG had volume loud and when you went to test battery with multimeter an advert came on at the exact time you put the second probe on and it was a Pepsi max advert that said bam really loud and I jumped and thought it had shorted out, lol, first time I've jumped like that in a KZbin video

[@Sam75846]

HI, i have a module from guitar hero drum, but not sync with receiver =/ Could you help me to find the circuit map ? I dont find whre can fix it =/

[@starkillerstarkiller6721]

Question: Do u have a website, or how can i send you my elite 2 to fix? RB doesn't work properly

[@kulilin3104]

I keep meaning to ask what type of flux you've been using lately? I like how clear, yet viscous it is.

[@GawrGurasBathTubPizza]

sounds fake, replacing screen broke the device? then its not a repair shop because that is the most basic thing to do with youtube tutorials existing that a random person can fix

[@xXVintersorgXx]

Why didn't you use that yellow tape or something for a heat sink around your work? It looks like you melted the latches on surrounding connections

[@Irishluckily]

How rare were the pre USA psp’s with 1001 serial numbers? I had one of those and the red god of war edition

[@-Gothicgirl-]

Do you knew if the psp 2000 lcd connector is the same as in the psp3000 or psp1000? I dont find the connector to buy

[@sinvalsouza8313]

What’s one thing you learned from this video?

[@aaroncorll9229]

I have 3 phones if you would be interested in them for a video fix 2 phones have broken screens and the other one has a messed up charging port

[@Marco_Ak]

13:35 couldn't you just desolder the 2 pins with a soldering iron, to avoid damage to the port?

[@johnr3435]

Didn't see it in the video - did you resolder the end mounting tabs on the connector after soldering all the pins?

[@johngates8004]

The way your explaining like an amateur😒you made the video boring

[@DurkKush420]

I bet using a .05 higher amp fuse is far better than using a solid fuse with no short circuit.

[@Adierit]

wouldn't heating the solder with a wick have worked better then heating it with the heat gun as it wouldn't blast any heat to the plastic

[@zdubbztv752]

This was kinda dumb to watch u gave us 6 seconds to see it turn on like do better people want more then just that

[@oldsparky3349]

On this repair, do you ever check the button batteries???🤔🤔

[@Headnodders]

how do you "break" something "with quotations"???

[@Diikiey]

I really dislike fake repair shop broke something videos.

[@xDEATHx]

Hey buddy. Hope your recovery is going good. Keep safe.

[@zbonda]

i think the blue psp was not a japan exclusive, i had one on france.

[@patricknelson2655]

Hi u forgot the metal shield or bar for on top of the screen that was on the starting of the video

[@briandoss9232]

Amazing work!

[@chunsgr]

Everything is always on point. Can't get enough!

[@Zine_]

This is a reupload video from a few years ago 😢😢😢😢

[@Rockworksbyashish]

Bro you forgot to put that screen top holder 😅

[@Bumsmuckl]

31:03 no wonder, u broke more than the repair shop 🤦‍♂

[@beefxcastle]

Those LCD locking tabs are HORRIBLE no matter what. I did the same exact thing on a PSP 2000, the latch slid right off like how it happened to you, luckily I was able to get it repositioned, but I think it's common for those latches to be pretty terrible.

[@freyaraie1762]

Having dismantled a DS lite, a PSP and a PSVita, I would say that the PSP is the easiest. Just have to take your time, be patient and be gentle with it 😅. Just like what Steve did. Great job! 👏

[@michalwojciul5951]

I bought mine Vibrant Blue PSP 300 for equivalent of about about 60 USD about 3 years ago. Spend another 10 USD for parts. I played and completed 3 Final Fantasy games, and both God Of Wars on it since, not to mention a lot of Everybody's Golf in local multiplayer (I have 3 different PSP's and they are all in perfect working condition, and they are sill used every month, usually by my naphews) but the blue one is used almost daily. I have quite a nice collection of consoles (PSP, PS3 Fat with PS2 BC, PS4, Famicom, Gamecube, XBox, XboX Series X, Genesis and Dreamcast) but I still PSP is the one I play the most. Maybe because I can play at most 2-3 hours a week, but still, PSP got wonderful collection of games and I am happy each time I see one in working order.

[@LaterGator-wp4hj]

Does anyone have a PS3 controller for sale or trade I have a PS3 super slim that I would like to play again.. unfortunately a friend stepped on my camo controller and crushed the left analog stick it still works so can be fixed just want a working one cause I can't fix it

[@LaterGator-wp4hj]

By the way I meant it works but the snap back action in the stick is gone

[@Brealiq]

In europe you could buy the PSP 3004 in "carnival colors" like vibrant blue and radiant red too. But yours is a PSP 3001D (seen inside battery compartment). The 01 on the end is the country code, in your case it's north america, the D is for a later revision of the 3001. Japan would be 3000.

[@raevans1959]

Steve, can you please give us an update on your health? I went through something very similar last year, neck (lymph node) and throat cancer (non-smoker). I luckily did not require chemo/radiation. All is well so far!

[@Seonacgaming]

I'm in the US, and I have a blue psp slim.

[@johntuel2375]

I found a dude that was dumping "for parts or repair" PSP 1000s at $30 each on ebay a few months ago and the only real catch was that it was whatever PSP in his stash that he chose. It could have been run over by a car but still turn on, ya know? After doing that sweaty guy that needs to choose a button impression, I took the gamble and then internally rationalized wasting $30 haha. I got a blue one like what you are working on with a badly broken screen, no battery cover, the thumbstick cover was missing, there's some weird dried up gum goo on the top right corner, and mild scratching on the back. The metal disc circle thing on the back is super scratched somehow too. It does turn on though. I heard the start up noise when I put a battery in and tested it. I found a packet of multi colored thumbstick covers with a blue one in it and a new screen that is supposed to be the best screen for the PSP 1000 as of now. I also found a battery cover that is the same shade of blue. All I need now is free time to take it all apart and put it all back together. It's all just sitting there waiting for me on my soldering station. I did not know the blue version was most likely a Japanese only model though, so this will be my first Japanese console in general on top of that if it is. Thank you for that little nugget of knowledge 👍

[@oldiesol6625]

Can never get enough of PSPs...

[@baltenr8327]

That was amazing interesting video

[@RetroFix]

Even being extra careful it's possible to mess up those ribbon connectors. I hate those clasps.

[@Peterisgb]

I have this colour PSP model. It's sooo pretty on my shelf. I need to do an IPS mod for it like my white PSP 1000. Sadly the blue isn't a Japan exclusive.

[@mikuneverdies6288]

gives me Flahbacks of working on my Ninrendo DS Lite..what a NIGHTMARE~!! T---T b

[@cassiopeiagames]

quote from tronic: "and we are just going to blow this off" BWAHAHAH.. im a child, i know.

[@RB-pc7tg]

I’ve replaced so many locking tabs without replacing the ZIF connector cause it’s so much faster. I feel you that they are fragile but once you see how they are supposed to clip in, and each one is different, it’s way easier and quicker.

[@kidpiper9642]

Steve repaired himself too. Thats why he's got his hair back. New channel name 'biotronicsfix'

[@ajaks7636]

Well Done Sir! Great video. Take Care. You should have 200,000 subscribers at least. Thank You. 😀

[@torstenchristensen2290]

Mine is blue bourght in Denmark

[@billyhudson2533]

You always do a great job repairing your products. Once you buy something from the customer and you fix the issue with their old products, can that customer buy the fixed price products back?

[@JoseMedina-hs9st]

A lot of the PSP batteries tend to go bad

[@kntwing23]

can it play games on it? save games?

[@fishsticks888]

Are these devices actually being sent to repair shops or are the previous owners just meddling by themselves?!

Que salir mal puede.... El video 🤣

[@technomad900]

A little trick for a broken clasp shown @20:44 , just cut some thin plastic and wedge it on top of the ribbon

[@Addison0526]

Steve, I think you just wanted to make sure it was a long video, so you broke that connector 😂

[@MrPrincepop]

Worries about having a short video, screen ribbon connector breaks...boom! Content shortage averted. 😄

[@heartcrafts3426]

For the ribbon connector you should use hot air from underneath. The plastic doesnt melt at all.

[@frankthesauce]

I didn't realize I stopped breathing there for a while, lol. Great vid.

[@-Gothicgirl-]

I hate the light and display connector on the psp. Its really easy to destroy it even when you are careful. They brake easy

[@hannibal884]

why add flux when removing components from the board?

[@TronicsFixLongs]

Flux helps the solder flow

[@primalsmash5801]

Thats nice of you to give the guy $80 for it. I guess you can make a video after all

[@عاطفابوشادي-خ7د]

The component connected to pin number 3 on the memory line is usually a "capacitor" or "resistor".

[@andymouse]

That was weird as who designs something with 2 fuses in series ? great fix......cheers.

[@Slamgod]

Your vids are great, but you pay waaayyyy too much for this stuff, man.

[@Hexeption]

Why didn’t you use hot air under the zif connector to remove and replace ?

[@garypinholster1962]

I absolutely hate those connectors. I have broken more than I care to admit.

[@zorandrndarevic1444]

This video just sent a couple of Japanese engineers to the hospital :)

[@sebastianjanczyk6191]

i think they should be screws for the L and R buttons bracket, nice repair

[@caseums123]

You're an electronics repair god.

[@harshit_g1998]

Actually that metal thing goes on top egde of screen and its used to properly mount the screen as it holds the screen from top and then one of the top screws through it

[@donnaber4918]

Have you ever used superglue to hold the plastic in place while you solder the pins?

[@fmbbeachbum8163]

I did'nt see a game in it that was actually working........come on man.

[@iaincowell9747]

Nobody has psp games anymore

[@billyhudson2533]

Amazon has the games for sale

[@quiddity1977]

This is the extended version of the repair. Maybe a game working in it is in the super extended zack snyder cut? 😂

[@cruejones742]

The video game exchange store in the mall of my town of only 40k people has plenty of PSP games.

[@mattai2354]

who cares about running UMDs when can flash the thing with custom firmware