<![CDATA[iFixit - Answers With Device "PSP 1000"]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/Device/PSP_1000?rss=yes en-US Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:42:48 -0700 <![CDATA[PSP 1000: Why I can't log on facebook]]> when i want to log on then come this SSL communication cannot be performed..a handshake error has occurred

⟐ Commented January 12, 2018 at 16:10 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/195828/Why+I+can't+log+on+facebook https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/195828 Fri, 12 Jan 2018 16:10:12 -0700 <![CDATA[PSP 1000: How to repair my psp when can't on power]]> my psp 1000 can't on and when my battery full also can't working....

⟐ Commented July 31, 2017 at 6:23 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/77716/How+to+repair+my+psp+when+can't+on+power https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/77716 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 06:23:53 -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 February 09, 2026 at 23:16 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/34045/PSP+Analog+seems+stuck,+always+running+right https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/34045 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 23:16:35 -0700 <![CDATA[PSP 1000: PSP 1000 Homebrew how-to]]> Recently, I dug out my PSP 1000 "Fat', I had recently read that you can add firmware hacks that will allow you to run emulators and other cool stuff on your PSP. Since I wanted to give my old PSP some new life, I figured that I would do it. After some research, I have found out a few things, but nothing really in a step-by-step process. I already have a pandora battery and the ability to downgrade my FW (HC Recovery Flasher On ChickHEN), and I can boot the machine into ChickHEN for some of the functionality, but it gets tedious trying to get the PSP to boot into that every time the battery dies. I don't know how to install the firmware, so can someone explain the process in a step-by-step manner? Thanks! Also, I have a PSP 1000, software ver. 5.03, a 2GB memory stick, and 2 batteries (1 Pandora, 1 Regular).

⟐ Answered December 18, 2019 at 8:51 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/2882/PSP+1000+Homebrew+how-to https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/2882 Wed, 18 Dec 2019 08:51:04 -0700 <![CDATA[PSP 1000: How to charge the PSP with laptop computer?]]> PSP does not get charged with laptop socket

⟐ Commented February 09, 2022 at 10:50 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/37250/How+to+charge+the+PSP+with+laptop+computer https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/37250 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 10:50:02 -0700 <![CDATA[PSP 1000: Number of problems with my PSP 1000.]]> Here's the deal: a friend of mine was just going to toss out his PSP, but I convinced him to let me tinker with it, to see if I could fix it.

The battery has difficulty holding a charge.

The nub/joystick is non responsive and has sporadic movements.

The D-pad seems to want to gravitate the curser down and right.

Any suggestions on how I can fix these issues? Or is the system too far gone?

⟐ Commented March 24, 2018 at 2:41 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/29622/Number+of+problems+with+my+PSP+1000. https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/29622 Sat, 24 Mar 2018 02:41:23 -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 November 28, 2025 at 10:50 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/34498/Why+wont+my+PSP+1000+charge https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/34498 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 10:50:01 -0700 <![CDATA[PSP 1000: Can't get my PSP 1000 to hold a charge.]]> I have had my PSP for a while now, about three to four years and for some reason, my PSP cannot hold a charge. I can charge the PSP and use it with or without the battery, but as soon as it leaves the plug, it dies instantly. Anyone know if this is a problem with the PSP or just the battery?

⟐ Answered August 19, 2011 at 8:45 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/20261/Can't+get+my+PSP+1000+to+hold+a+charge. https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/20261 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 08:45:52 -0700 <![CDATA[PSP 1000: PSP detects select and analog when not pressed]]> As the title says, the console detects that the select is being pressed and the analog moves down without being connected. The console only turns on if the select is held down, just like the rest of the buttons only work if the select is held down. It also happens, that if I release the select, the console stays on hold. Sometimes when I press a button and release the select, the button stays pressed. I have replaced the flex with a new one but the problem remains and even if the flex is not connected the console still detects it.

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⟐ Commented September 22, 2024 at 2:27 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/870369/PSP+detects+select+and+analog+when+not+pressed https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/870369 Sun, 22 Sep 2024 02:27:25 -0700 <![CDATA[PSP 1000: Good places to buy backlight fuse for psp 1000]]> Can anyone link me any reliable websites to order a backlight fuse for a psp 1000? I can’t seem to find many, thanks.

⟐ Commented September 12, 2024 at 19:36 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/869226/Good+places+to+buy+backlight+fuse+for+psp+1000 https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/869226 Thu, 12 Sep 2024 19:36:10 -0700 <![CDATA[PSP 1000: All leds turning on but screen is not working, unable to find answers.]]> When I turn on the psp all the LEDs light up but the screen does not. I have not found what error it can be, when plugging the charger charges the battery. I thought it was bricked but I have not found any example in which they light up all at once.

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⟐ Commented August 28, 2024 at 10:06 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/866804/All+leds+turning+on+but+screen+is+not+working,+unable+to+find+answers. https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/866804 Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:06:06 -0700 <![CDATA[PSP 1000: UMD laser does not turn on regardless of drive]]> The laser on the PSP 1000 doesn't turn on but its spins, the laser moves and tries to focus, I except its an issue on-board. I don't want to replace the board, instead try component level fix. I understand their are tons of components to check along with way but what is the most common point of failure for this specific issue.

⟐ Commented August 24, 2024 at 7:18 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/827566/UMD+laser+does+not+turn+on+regardless+of+drive https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/827566 Sat, 24 Aug 2024 07:18:30 -0700 <![CDATA[PSP 1000: PSP 1000 will not charge or power on with charger]]> Hi folks

i done a quick google search & couldn't find any real info on this.

i have a psp 1000 & it will not charge the battery or power on with the charger plugged in. it works with a charged battery & the charger works fine on my second psp 1000.

i have installed the USB MOD to see if it will charge by USB but unfortunately nothing :(

i have also changed the yellow power port on the bottom & still nothing.

seeing as the psp has been out for 13 years now i was hoping someone may have a fix for this.

thanks :-)

⟐ Answered July 08, 2024 at 8:48 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/456047/PSP+1000+will+not+charge+or+power+on+with+charger https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/456047 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 08:48:40 -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,

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Here are the pictures

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And the motherboard

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⟐ Commented November 23, 2023 at 11:25 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/824598/Broken+psp+1004+-try+to+restore+it https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/824598 Thu, 23 Nov 2023 11:25:56 -0700 <![CDATA[PSP 1000: Charging port connector broken]]> I have a psp 1000 firstly i removed the fuse which was responsible for charging, and it worked, but now the cknnector on the motherboard which cknnects the charging soket is broken. Waht shall i do, replace that connector or create an alternativ way of charge with that soket, or to buy an external battery cherger?

P. S.

The mini USB port is damaged, removed and can not be replaced, so mini USB mod is not an option.

⟐ Commented September 21, 2021 at 13:40 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/448187/Charging+port+connector+broken https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/448187 Tue, 21 Sep 2021 13:40:45 -0700 <![CDATA[PSP 1000: PSP 1000 seems to charge but won't turn on.]]> A customer brought in a PSP 1K that I’ve been having trouble with. When the AC adapter is plugged in the orange light comes on to indicate that it is charging, but it will not turn on at all. I’ve tried powering it on with battery and no AC, with AC and no battery, and with both together. Cleaned power switch internals, tried swapping the power switch daughterboard, and of course swapped out the battery. Any ideas? I’ve heard this is a common problem, but I still can’t find any actual solutions online.

Thanks!

⟐ Answered October 01, 2018 at 18:27 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/519011/PSP+1000+seems+to+charge+but+won't+turn+on. https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/519011 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 18:27:27 -0700 <![CDATA[PSP 1000: Sony PSP charger not working]]> I have been using my PSP 1000 for over 6 years with no problems whatsoever. The charger was doing equally good too...till I lent my PSP and charger to my relative.

A week later he called me saying that the charger no longer charges the PSP. There no orange light when the charger is plugged in. The PSP 1000's charger is made up of two sections, a standard three pin plug to the mains and connected to a 5v 2000mA AC adapter which is the end which you plug into the PSP.

While plugging in the charger no longer charges my PSP, however the AC adapter do gets extremely hot. My relative did admit that he may have knocked the charger on a hard surface a couple of times. Perhaps that is the cause of the problem. But how can I fix it?

⟐ Answer deleted May 08, 2015 at 11:14 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/86756/Sony+PSP+charger+not+working https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/86756 Fri, 08 May 2015 11:14:35 -0700 <![CDATA[PSP 1000: PSP backlight not working]]> I have a PSP 1000 and the problem is the back light. I tried replacing the whole screen but the back light is still not working. So I am 100% positive that the problem is actually the motherboard, but everything else is working fine. I have tried the fuse fix but that didn't work either. Has anybody tried grabbing the voltage from another location within the motherboard? any suggestions on where to grab voltage from?

⟐ Answer accepted June 27, 2014 at 23:12 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/15597/PSP+backlight+not+working https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/15597 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 23:12:37 -0700 <![CDATA[PSP 1000: does not load umd games]]> The PSP turns on and all functions seem to work properly except for the fact that it will not load a UMD Disc. The UMD icon is not even appearing on the screen. I just bought the system used on eBay and the previous owner had pictures on the screen for a wallpaper. I reset it back to factory settings to get rid of their pictures, do I need to perform an update to make it read the disc again? I did not try to play a disc before I reset the settings so I do not know if it was working before I reset it or not. please let me know if there's something I can do to make it play a game before I go ahead and send it back to the person I bought it from

⟐ Answer accepted October 13, 2013 at 20:35 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/113054/does+not+load+umd+games https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/113054 Sun, 13 Oct 2013 20:35:22 -0700 <![CDATA[PSP 1000: Joy Stick Barely Works. Connection is bad. Advice?]]> Howdy iFixit! I bought this PSP from the thrift store because it was only $30. (Expensive Thrift Stores here haha). It works really well in most cases except for the joy stick. It hardly responds to movement, and the curser/player when you're using it moves around on its own. If you apply pressure to the PSP in that area, it sort of starts working. From what I've researched, the contact from the joystick to the logic board has separated some, so it doesn't really contact the board that well. That's what I've diagnosed, too.

The problem is, however, that I don't really know how to fix it. Anyone else had this problem before? I think it all happens when the PSP is dropped. :P

⟐ Commented November 12, 2011 at 8:33 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/69295/Joy+Stick+Barely+Works.+Connection+is+bad.+Advice https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/69295 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 08:33:50 -0700