How to shell swap a Sony PSP (PSP 1000 reshell guide)

[@YiZed-wo4cu]

A hour long video and you skip the right side power button etc . Here I am thinking surely 1 hour long if I follow every step but no . So sad

[@sinsinxxx]

indeed.

[@prodnano]

How the fuck do i fix the power button? I am actually losing my mind

[@YiZed-wo4cu]

@@prodnano did you buy a shell from china ? If you did they manufactured it wrong and you need to grind it down

[@jacenthegreat9536]

I thought 13:40 showed the power button removal?

[@MattS-eh6fw]

​@@jacenthegreat9536 he did, but skipped over the reinstallation (it magically appears in a video cut around 59:20). Althought its just a reverse of the removal, not difficult to figure out

[@joshlong5128]

This was a great video, I followed this while doing my clear shell swap - just like the one in this video. Only part that was missing was when you forgot to include the triangle, zero, X, square motherboard re-connection part. Other than that, flawless tutorial bro

[@RelicsOfRaptorsGaming]

Thank you! I'm glad it was able to help!

[@Daviid_5]

Nice, following the video I installed the plate behind the screen without putting the flex cable and the right side buttons. Love the video.

[@SunwindPC]

Nicely done! I also recently did a shell swap for an Atomic Purple one, although I skipped the UMD Drive replacement as mine isn't working so I removed it entirely. The most trouble I had was getting out the speakers, also some of the original screws didn't match the new shell, but I had a lot of screws so it was fine.

[@RelicsOfRaptorsGaming]

That's awesome congratulations! I got extremely luck with this swap as I've heard nothing but bad things about swapping shells. The quality of the new shells are less to be desired so you have to work with what you've got. I did an IPS screen mod in mine as well, I was going to include that in this video. I was reassembling it and pinched the ribbon cable just enough to cause it to not work. $40 down the drain but I was able to come back later with another screen and now it works perfectly.

[@fistbumpbros]

Thank you for this. I have the same quality shell and i ran into the exact same problems as you did. You did skipped the part where you had to insert that power slider. I was like 'man, ok, now i got to actually work and figure this out myself', haha.

[@RelicsOfRaptorsGaming]

Glad it helped! Sorry about the missing footage, a lot of stuff happened while I was filming that and somehow that didn't get recorded

[@SuperRetro64]

Fully plan on following this guide soon. Last time I tried this, it went horribly and I ended up with one less PSP. Now that I found my old one, I figure it’s time for a little exterior refresh.

[@KBXband]

I was gonna reshell my PSP but this is too much work and my home is kinda chaotic. So I'll just be changing the faceplate and screen. Lovely video tho!

[@marcodauria9590]

thanks for this video, I swap the exact same shell and I had the same troubleshootings, thank god I have a trammel so I can shape down the pieces and the shell to fit all the pieces properly in the spots.

[@esmeraldarodriguez9135]

My jaw dropped at the final product, great job! That is some tedious work though, I might just do the face cover for now lmao

[@RelicsOfRaptorsGaming]

Hey thank you! I know it seems like an enormous undertaking, but I think just remembering where everything goes is the hardest part. That was my first ever shell swap so I can only get better at doing it.

[@dr69dav]

So i have bought 3 shells from the same ali express company. so far the blue was absolutely perfect . everything fit, the power button was already assembled and it was good quality plastic throughout. The clear however was absolute trash. I could not believe they were the same company. the umd back was flimsy like paper. nothing fit properly and the power switch does not work. Just so you know. Also at 7:42 you can see a jelly like substance. this is a clear rubber contact patch which is crucial for the analogue stick to connect to the mainboard. don't be an idiot like me and not see it and then lose it.

[@jezarmstrong7891]

you didnt show the right pad install, it just appeared

[@noxinmembreno1693]

Most helpful video ever, now I need to get a psp and really go for it haha

[@cyberleone00]

did you?

[@brick_m]

great video but you didnt show putting the button board back in before the display bracket. regardless helped me a ton

[@RichardBousquet]

Here's me wondering where the extra PCB goes after I put it all back together and it won't turn on

[@ArvoIsHere]

my charging connector snapped off the motherboard, anything i can do about this to keep charging my psp

[@najjmx2422]

nice job man. How does the quality feel? Is it comparable to the og 1000? Im thinking of changing my already non oem shell to this. Is it advisable to reshell?

[@RelicsOfRaptorsGaming]

I do have to say, I was really surprised by the quality. Yeah, there are some things wrong like the memory stick cover & the buttons, but overall when it's all put back together it feels solid. I can't guarantee all aftermarket shells will be the same from a quality standpoint though. I've heard about shells that go together perfectly without any issues whatsoever, and I've also heard about swaps where nothing went as planned. I personally would say go for it! Should anything go catastrophic, just save your old shell to swap back to

[@stoutain]

good tutorial. the music is a bit distracting.

[@jacenthegreat9536]

I have a question. What happens if you forget too put back the rf shield? I accidentally forgot about it and realized it the time i was finished...

[@Jake-qh5ol]

How did you fix the umd door not laching correctly??

[@aizatharis]

Good video.... could've picked a better background music tho, too intense.

[@RelicsOfRaptorsGaming]

I apologize, I made that music about 20+ years ago. Next time I'll try to make something more easy listening

[@gibbo9089]

Could remove the music really. It adds nothing. Just concentrate on better filming angles.

[@aizatharis]

@@RelicsOfRaptorsGaming Nah, no need for apologies, awesome work on the video though! It's just when I try to follow the video, the music catches me off guard! Thank you for taking the time to make this!!!

[@Jack32X]

The issue I'm having with this kit is that the dpad on the left hand side has no movement at all, totally stuck there, not sure what else needs trimming on that side of the case

[@r4ydio]

i had the same issue i just opened it u again removed the parts and put them bak in and it solved it for me

[@jkarakizi]

Hey man great tutorial. I started following along yesterday but I ran into so many problems with my shell. The quality was just so bad and I couldn't get the drive seated in it properly. By the time I was done the PSP was basically unusable. The UMD door was so tight that it took extreme force to open it via the switch... There was just so must resistance. Not to mention the gap within the plastic between the bottom of the door and PSP. Everything just felt crooked, offset and force screwed into place. Would you happen to know where I can buy any better quality shells from? It looks like all the sellers on Aliexpress get their shells from the same factory. I paid like $25 for this one too... Gutted.

[@RelicsOfRaptorsGaming]

I'm sorry to hear that. I used a shell I bought on Amazon, but more than likely came from the same factory in China. I can't say for sure if they will be any better quality as my shell has some fit and finish issues. The thing I learned from all my troubles is to not expect a perfect swap, there will be problems somewhere it's inevitable. I linked the shell I used in the description if you want to check it out

[@WesleysSparesRepairs]

Just letting you know i've used your tutorial in a video i left your video in the description if you want me to take it down just let me know okay

[@RelicsOfRaptorsGaming]

No worries hopefully it helps!

[@lanceremo1385]

this is a really great video and I'm planning on doing this to my psp as well, but about that latch for the UMD Door? How did you actually fixed it???

[@RelicsOfRaptorsGaming]

I was extra careful when I did but I had to bend it just a little. I kept checking the function as I bent it until I was happy with how it was working

[@lanceremo1385]

@@RelicsOfRaptorsGaming bend? Like the small pin/spring of the drive or the latch itself??

[@RelicsOfRaptorsGaming]

@@lanceremo1385 I had to just barely bend the metal latch on the door so it would properly catch the latch on the body.

[@eggtech5401]

i followed your steps, and it worked out perfectly until i turned it on and my buttons were not working, do you think its a cable or the pressure on the screws?

[@RelicsOfRaptorsGaming]

If you used the buttons that came with the shell, replace them with the buttons from the original psp. That is usually the problem

[@gamingwolf7895]

I'm kinda stuck i can't get the yellow button for the power button can anyone help me

[@overdriver99]

excellent video~! ... so even professional would takes about 1.5 hours to do this. I give up. LOL!

[@42ang]

wtf was the music near the end

[@pimpnamedkane]

Wait so is this easier to just put parts onto the new shell as I go instead of taking everything off at once?

[@RelicsOfRaptorsGaming]

You would need to completely disassemble the doner PSP first. From there it's just a matter at reassembling everything in the reverse order they were taken apart

[@KloppIntensity]

Bro make one on 3004 model also

[@FelixDariel]

The psp 3000 or 3001 case work on my psp 3001E?

[@bladeofgloryv]

Would you be able to reshell mine

[@TousiffTH]

21:36 Rip the charger off the motherboard okay imma be extremely careful Rips it anyway.

[@Brian.lol446]

probably the worst tutorial ever 😭 sucks that it’s the only one too

[@pikachudesinaloac160]

Hey my buttons keep sinking in do you know where I went wrong?

[@r4ydio]

did you put the the membrane back on properly?

[@bladeofgloryv]

Could I have Ur original black shell?

[@henarberlanga9264]

loved the musiiiiic!! Song 1:10:00?

[@RelicsOfRaptorsGaming]

Thank you! All the music in this video my friend and I made several years ago. I decided to use it in my videos to avoid any copyright issues

[@eliteexposer2391]

Where u got the shell from

[@RelicsOfRaptorsGaming]

I got it on Amazon for $15. I just searched for PSP 1000 1001 shell and chose this one because it has the Sony & PSP logos printed on them. There are ones on there that have no logos if that is what you are looking for

[@eliteexposer2391]

Can you drop the link bro

[@RelicsOfRaptorsGaming]

@@eliteexposer2391 Sorry it has taken me so long, but I put a link to the shell I used in the video description

[@RelicsOfRaptorsGaming]

@@comfy_rwds I am going to say no it is not. This particular shell I used in the video has some fit & finish issues. The memory stick door being my biggest complaint as it was only molded 3/4 of the way, so I had no choice but to use the OEM door. I went as far as stripping off all the metal trim from around my original PSP and used that on the new shell. No real reason for that, I mainly just did that for the barcode on the bottom. Aside from the normal common complaints about aftermarket shells like the clear buttons, I overall don't think it's that bad. Just comparing quality to OEM though I definitely have to go with a factory shell.

[@dopo7]

has the cable entry disconnected from the board? do I have to solder it again?

[@RelicsOfRaptorsGaming]

There is no need to solder anything unless you are installing an IPS screen mod

[@MrgLoRybLue]

Anyone know where I can buy that plate at @43:47? Mine for some reason is missing?

[@RelicsOfRaptorsGaming]

I would look on ebay for a junk psp just for parts. I had one at one point and it really saved me a couple times when I would lose a screw or break a connector. You can find junk 1000's for around $10 or even cheaper if you catch it at the right time