Slipped in the snow and broke my PSP power switch.

GRiDlock · 2 Feb 2009 at 21:51

Ideally I would like to fix it but I cannot remove the tiny Philips screws. They seem extremely tightly fitted. Anyone else replaced a power switch on the PSP. Failing that, can anyone recommend someone who does.

Thanks

Sinny · 2 Feb 2009 at 21:55

What has broken?

Is it the mechanism? Has the actual switch split?

More detail (or even pictures) will get a more detailed answer

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GRiDlock · 2 Feb 2009 at 22:00

The case and external switch plastic all look fine and intact but the switch just slides up and down with no friction like it's no connected to anything.

Sinny · 2 Feb 2009 at 23:29

It'll be an internal problem then, I have a similar situation on my Wifi switch as it's constantly on draining power, You can get replacement faceplates which is the only known solution I know of or you may have to replace the entire shell depending on what model it is.

orderoftheflame · 3 Feb 2009 at 07:17

You can get replacement switches and take the PSP entirely apart.

I can't link to any sites I'm afraid, competitors etc.

monkeyspank · 3 Feb 2009 at 10:09

Size 0 phillips head screwdriver

There might be that blue screw lock stuff on the screws. Leave it in a warm room for a bit. They do unscrew, just use the right driver.

jvowles · 3 Feb 2009 at 13:42

Unlucky, hopee you get it fixed.

da_mic_1530 · 3 Feb 2009 at 14:05

unlucky mate, thats something that usually happens to me

Chaos · 3 Feb 2009 at 15:38

Just google Replacement 3-State Power Switches for PSP

GRiDlock · 4 Feb 2009 at 11:07

Opened the case and the nipple on the switch is missing. The actual switch still works but jarraing open the case and using tweezers to start is what you might call.. not ideal ;-)

Ordered replacement one - Will take a few days to come.

Thanks

GRiDlock · 4 Feb 2009 at 13:39

Found the broken piece inside the case.. 200x magnification with kids Q5 microscope ;-)