<![CDATA[iFixit - Answers With Device "PSP 1000"]]> https://jp.ifixit.com/Answers/Device/PSP_1000/All?rss=yes en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:37:36 -0700 <![CDATA[PSP 1000: No display or power led]]> Hey, I’m kinda stuck on a PSP-1000. Battery and charger are good (checked with a basic voltage tester), but the thing just won’t turn on. No power LED, no screen, no sound.

I’ve already tried:

  • Different batteries
  • A new charging port
  • A new button board
  • Reseating the grey ribbon cable

Power is getting through (even to the LED board), but the LEDs never light up. Hold switch moves fine. Same result every time.

Before I drop like $50 on a replacement motherboard, does anyone know any common PSP-1000 issues that cause this? Bad ribbon cable? Blown component? Something dumb I’m overlooking?

Any help would be appreciated

⟐ Answered 4月 21, 2026 at 22:24 GMT-7

]]> https://jp.ifixit.com/Answers/View/951456/No+display+or+power+led https://jp.ifixit.com/Answers/View/951456 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:24:48 -0700 <![CDATA[PSP 1000: Broken psp 1004 /try to restore it]]> I bought a broken psp very cheap and I want to try to restore it . Could you please give me some guidance?

Update (11/22/23)

Hi these are the photos .First time i open a psp device,

Update (11/22/23)

Here are the pictures

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Update (11/22/23)

And the motherboard

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⟐ Commented 4月 11, 2026 at 23:57 GMT-7

]]> https://jp.ifixit.com/Answers/View/824598/Broken+psp+1004+-try+to+restore+it https://jp.ifixit.com/Answers/View/824598 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:57:27 -0700 <![CDATA[PSP 1000: Why isnt my psp working like not turning on]]> Hey so i have the PSP from my childhood and so one day it just stopped working like not charging light no screen output no sound nothing and before the day that it stopped ı just put it on charge that's it why isn't it working?

⟐ Answered 4月 04, 2026 at 15:29 GMT-7

]]> https://jp.ifixit.com/Answers/View/948470/Why+isnt+my+psp+working+like+not+turning+on https://jp.ifixit.com/Answers/View/948470 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:29:07 -0700 <![CDATA[PSP 1000: Psp 1001 screen wont turn on.]]> Hello, I recently bought an untested secondhand PSP-1001 off of someone, no battery no charger. I put the battery in after a bit of charging and the green power indicator stays on for around 10 seconds while the screen stays completely dark. What do i do?

⟐ Answered 4月 01, 2026 at 3:53 GMT-7

]]> https://jp.ifixit.com/Answers/View/947900/Psp+1001+screen+wont+turn+on. https://jp.ifixit.com/Answers/View/947900 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:53:35 -0700 <![CDATA[PSP 1000: I have this gap if my PSP - 1000, how do I fix it?]]> Block Image

⟐ Commented 3月 28, 2026 at 15:19 GMT-7

]]> https://jp.ifixit.com/Answers/View/947087/I+have+this+gap+if+my+PSP+-+1000,+how+do+I+fix+it https://jp.ifixit.com/Answers/View/947087 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 15:19:45 -0700 <![CDATA[PSP 1000: Replacing my PSP 1004's LCD screen with an IPS: display scale issue]]> I bought an IPS screen to use in.my PSP-1004 (model TA-081).

I followed several tutorials and my screen is actually working, but I get this weird display with a pixelized view and an oversized display scale (see the truncated upper status bar):

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I read several times that a tiny bridge had to be made by soldering pads or one of the orange spots, but I don't know if this is related to my issue. My backlight fuse seems to be ok.

This is what my PCB looks like:

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⟐ Commented 3月 24, 2026 at 7:33 GMT-7

]]> https://jp.ifixit.com/Answers/View/946443/Replacing+my+PSP+1004's+LCD+screen+with+an+IPS:+display+scale+issue https://jp.ifixit.com/Answers/View/946443 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:33:46 -0700 <![CDATA[PSP 1000: What would cause the disk reader to click when game is inserted?]]> Hi I am trying to figure out why the disk reader clicks after putting in a game. I replaced it with one I bought along with other parts and I got the psp working but when I put a game in I hear it spin but then a lot of clicking. Any ideas?

⟐ Answer accepted 2月 13, 2026 at 16:42 GMT-7

]]> https://jp.ifixit.com/Answers/View/939985/What+would+cause+the+disk+reader+to+click+when+game+is+inserted https://jp.ifixit.com/Answers/View/939985 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:42:32 -0700 <![CDATA[PSP 1000: PSP Analog seems stuck, always running right]]> Hello, had a problem with my memory card reader so replaced that.

Since putting it back together the menu's work ok with the directional pad but when I load a game the character just runs to the right all the time in Dexter. Tried with another game that boots to the menu and it keeps scrolling downwards in the menus (could be due to it going right?)

I've tried removing the analog stick, but the character still goes right in game. Also tried cleaning the connections on the d pad and the analog connection and still is the same.

Also I have to press down hard of the dpad for it to work (just the down arrow). Everything else seams to work ok on the psp 1000.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

⟐ Commented 2月 09, 2026 at 23:16 GMT-7

]]> https://jp.ifixit.com/Answers/View/34045/PSP+Analog+seems+stuck,+always+running+right https://jp.ifixit.com/Answers/View/34045 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 23:16:35 -0700 <![CDATA[PSP 1000: orange light turns on and flickers but no power]]> found my old psp 1001 a while ago and i wanted to play some kingdom hearts on it but i couldnt get it to turn on. i tried charging it for a bit with a laptop charger unbeknownst to me that i had made a big mistake. i pluggged it into a 40 volt charger for about a day and nothing happened. just orange light and no power. i then tried it with no battery like i read on reddit and nothing. same result. i tried everything and i cant get this thing to power on. if anyone can provide help i would be VERY grateful. i havent tried taking it apart just yet, i want to know WHAT to do specifically before tackling this. thank you for reading and have a great day.

Update (12/15/25)

also, i forgot to mention, when i tried powering it on with no battery i used the oem charger

⟐ Commented 1月 29, 2026 at 1:20 GMT-7

]]> https://jp.ifixit.com/Answers/View/930949/orange+light+turns+on+and+flickers+but+no+power https://jp.ifixit.com/Answers/View/930949 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:20:02 -0700 <![CDATA[PSP 1000: psp umd motor wont move but laser turns on]]> Has anyone had an issue where the psp umd motor wont move at all? The laser still turns on and the disc spins.
I replaced the umd drive with a working one and it still doesn't move. I even swapped the motherboard but still nothing. I know you can play games by loading them to a micro sd card but I would still like to know whats causing the umd motor not to move at all, thanks.

⟐ Commented 1月 14, 2026 at 21:05 GMT-7

]]> https://jp.ifixit.com/Answers/View/872382/psp+umd+motor+wont+move+but+laser+turns+on https://jp.ifixit.com/Answers/View/872382 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:05:29 -0700 <![CDATA[PSP 1000: PSP 1001 Right Trigger Unresponsive]]> Basically I haven't used the PSP in some time and after starting it again I noticed the right trigger is toast, doesn't respond to any clicks.

Anyone know what might fix that?

Thanks

⟐ Commented 1月 07, 2026 at 6:19 GMT-7

]]> https://jp.ifixit.com/Answers/View/884983/PSP+1001+Right+Trigger+Unresponsive https://jp.ifixit.com/Answers/View/884983 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 06:19:06 -0700 <![CDATA[PSP 1000: How to fix psp when it doesn't read]]> I would put a umd in but it wouldn't show up

⟐ Commented 12月 19, 2025 at 5:04 GMT-7

]]> https://jp.ifixit.com/Answers/View/931365/How+to+fix+psp+when+it+doesn't+read https://jp.ifixit.com/Answers/View/931365 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:04:43 -0700 <![CDATA[PSP 1000: PSP 1000 Buttons not Responding.]]> I've fixed the problem of my PSP for not switching on, but now my button is not responding, only the directional button, X button and the whole row of the bottom row button is responsive, I've tried using Isopropyl to clean the ribbon and the button mapping.

⟐ Answered 12月 02, 2025 at 5:01 GMT-7

]]> https://jp.ifixit.com/Answers/View/928706/PSP+1000+Buttons+not+Responding. https://jp.ifixit.com/Answers/View/928706 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:01:23 -0700 <![CDATA[PSP 1000: Why wont my PSP 1000 charge?]]> ok so i've got a psp 1000 and i can get it to turn on it plays games fine but charging does not happen it wont even run on the power cable when the battery is not in the psp does anyone out there have any idea what is wrong and do you think it can and should be saved

⟐ Commented 11月 28, 2025 at 10:50 GMT-7

]]> https://jp.ifixit.com/Answers/View/34498/Why+wont+my+PSP+1000+charge https://jp.ifixit.com/Answers/View/34498 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 10:50:01 -0700 <![CDATA[PSP 1000: Why is my psp 1001 not turning on pls help went to Reddit no help]]> I’m pretty sure my PSP is a 1001 because I looked at the serial number I said PSP 1001 and I have a plate on it for a while and I was like oh I completely forgot that I had it so I’m like let’s start playing on this so I charged it up for a day and I tried booting it up. Nothing happened. just flickered a green light for like a second not even it wasn’t the screen as the power light it flickered for one second and shut off

And I’m like well that’s not good, so I went to Reddit and they didn’t help me. They said they literally just said that it has something to do with your PSP OK thanks I guess.

So I went to ChatGPT and it’s like you need a multimeter and like gave me a full on Guide that’s like take it take the screen off and all that stuff so I might already took off the part that I need to fix idk.

ChatGPT said it does look like both of my batteries are blown but one was like barely blown, but I wasn’t sure if that could like blow the F1 or F2 fuse cause that’s what ChatGPT said I need a check and I don’t even know where that is on the PSP 1001.

My friend took my battery and my charger and put it into his working PSP 3000 and it worked perfectly fine and so I was like huh?

Can anyone help please? I’m stuck.

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⟐ Commented 10月 25, 2025 at 17:26 GMT-7

]]> https://jp.ifixit.com/Answers/View/922720/Why+is+my+psp+1001+not+turning+on+pls+help+went+to+Reddit+no+help https://jp.ifixit.com/Answers/View/922720 Sat, 25 Oct 2025 17:26:04 -0700 <![CDATA[PSP 1000: Why does the character move without the Joystick]]> When playing a game on my PSP 1000 the character starts moving without touching the joystick (Joystick Wander)
I am hoping that someone has managed to fix this problem and if so please can you tell me how. I replaced the joystick for a new one which didn't improve anything.

Can anyone help?

⟐ Answered 7月 29, 2025 at 5:59 GMT-7

]]> https://jp.ifixit.com/Answers/View/909474/Why+does+the+character+move+without+the+Joystick https://jp.ifixit.com/Answers/View/909474 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 05:59:24 -0700 <![CDATA[PSP 1000: Non-functioning wi-fi switch on PSP1000]]> Hello,

I think the switch broke around 15 years ago, but there's no pressure on the physical switch on the left side of the console. Looking for advise or if there is even parts that are available before I start unscrewing anything

⟐ Commented 7月 07, 2025 at 1:50 GMT-7

]]> https://jp.ifixit.com/Answers/View/906263/Non-functioning+wi-fi+switch+on+PSP1000 https://jp.ifixit.com/Answers/View/906263 Mon, 07 Jul 2025 01:50:39 -0700 <![CDATA[PSP 1000: UMD is not being read]]> Block Image

When I try to play a game, I get the error message as shown in the image. Happens with all my UMDs. What could be the problem?

⟐ Commented 6月 25, 2025 at 8:11 GMT-7

]]> https://jp.ifixit.com/Answers/View/902518/UMD+is+not+being+read https://jp.ifixit.com/Answers/View/902518 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 08:11:40 -0700 <![CDATA[PSP 1000: PSP UMD reader not there, none of the buttons work]]> I just found my brothers old PSP 1001.charged it, and it got on the initial setup screen twice, but none of the buttons, nor the analog seem to work. The power light is green, but it’s not booting up (the lcd backlight is visible).

Edit: I manage to boot it up. The X, Circle, and Triangle buttons work, but not the d-pad or Sqaure. Attached is a video of it working(sort of)

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⟐ Edited by author 3月 15, 2025 at 2:41 GMT-7

]]> https://jp.ifixit.com/Answers/View/891280/PSP+UMD+reader+not+there,+none+of+the+buttons+work https://jp.ifixit.com/Answers/View/891280 Sat, 15 Mar 2025 02:41:20 -0700 <![CDATA[PSP 1000: How can I fix the top right button of the PSP]]> My PSP works well, and the battery works great and everything was going well. However, the button on the top right has stopped responding to input. I have tried cleaning it, but I want to know if I need to open up the PSP to properly repair it or if I need to clean it more thoroughly.

]]> https://jp.ifixit.com/Answers/View/891378/How+can+I+fix+the+top+right+button+of+the+PSP https://jp.ifixit.com/Answers/View/891378 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 22:56:53 -0700