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PSP 300x: PSP 3000 Problem: Power Board

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:48:46 -0700

Hello,I have a PSP3000 that doesn't turn on. It had a fuse blown that I bridged and now boots only if I short the GND and power pin on the power on off board. While the console is turned on the green light is off and when it is turned off I can only see a dim orange led. If I try to use the power switch while I am in main menu it works like the hold button...I changed the power board but there is the same problem.

Also, somebody has been inside before. Is it surely a PSP 3000 board?

Any advice?

⟐ Commented January 28, 2026 at 10:48 MST

PSP 300x: My button pad stoped working, why?

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:02:21 -0700

it worked allright until i stoped playing with it, some months passed and when i turned the psp on again the buttons stoped working, the d-pad works correctly and everything else too, does anyone have the same issue and know how to solve it??: Thanks

⟐ Commented November 30, 2025 at 5:02 MST

PSP 300x: Battery Issue - Shutting Off When Bumped

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 01:31:27 -0700

When playing with my PSP 3000 if I bump it or put it down on a hard surface or shake it, the device will turn off. The battery is brand new. I also used a backup battery that is also new and the same think will happen. It was suggested to clean the contacts (isopropyl alcohol to the rescue) and build a foot at the bottom of the battery to make sure the contacts stay in contact with each other. What materials would be good for building the foot out of and are there any other solutions to this issue? Thank you.

⟐ Answered March 22, 2025 at 1:31 MST

PSP 300x: My psp 3004 has a green led but no screen...

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 05:12:12 -0700

So i bought a psp 3004 and it some times makes the startup jingle but no screen but a green led (yes i tried adjusting the screen brightness)

EDIT:i bought a batterie and it didnt help (i tried some stuff and it became worse now the power button does nothing)

⟐ Commented November 17, 2024 at 5:12 MST

PSP 300x: Why wont my Psp wont turn on or charge?

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 12:40:30 -0700

My psp has been sitting for over a year. I took it to a used game store and tried several different chargers and nothing. Not even the charge light came on. It will turn on if you put a battery in it that has a charge but if you try to charge it still nothing happens.

⟐ Commented August 11, 2024 at 12:40 MST

PSP 300x: Light turns on but there isn’t running sound in psp how to fix?

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 01:17:47 -0700

During updating psp battery disconnected by accident, now the power light comes on but there is no power running on psp.

⟐ Answered July 24, 2024 at 1:17 MST

PSP 300x: My Sony PSP won't turn on even with power supply

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 07:59:35 -0700

The PSP won't turn on even with power supply, no lights nothing I cleaned the triger but Still nothing should I try bridging the tb fuse?

⟐ Answer accepted February 02, 2024 at 7:59 MST

PSP 300x: PSP 3001’s Won’t Turn On, but the Battery Heats Up

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 20:12:21 -0700

I bought a used Psp off of ebay to repair it. It didn’t come with a battery so I bought a replacement with the correct voltage. After fully charging battery and placing it in psp, I turned it on. The psp begins to heat up, but the console still doesn’t turn on. What can I do?

⟐ Answer accepted January 16, 2024 at 20:12 MST

PSP 300x: My right shoulder button doesnt click well anymore

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 19:48:07 -0700

my right shoulder button seems to be sinking or not clicking anymore. im talking about the soft part under the button. the one that is included in the flex cable when buying new shoulder buttons. how do i fix this ?

⟐ Answered January 16, 2024 at 19:48 MST

PSP 300x: This part fell out and I’m not sure where to put it

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 10:27:33 -0700

PSP 300x: Replace Memory Stick slot on psp 3006

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 10:00:55 -0700

So i have problem with my psp on memory stick slot the spring doesnt work again and because of that i want to replace to a new slot but there isnt any guide for it

PSP 300x: Psp won't turn on but charges

Fri, 26 May 2023 15:51:28 -0700

Hello. I bought a custom psp 3006 (cell phone battery instead of the original one and transparent body) but the seller told me that the psp wouldn't turn on because it didn't have the flat cable for the buttons including the power button. I bought the missing cables and installed them but the psp still doesn't turn on, it only turns on an orange light when I connect the charger. I thought the problem could be the power button board so I bought a new one but still the psp won't turn on, just an orange light when its connected to ac. When I installed the flats I didn't remove the battery because it was soldered, did a fuse blow or is it another problem?

PSP 300x: Not turn on, Not charging

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 12:46:40 -0700

I set the mobile supply box voltage 10V to wake psp battery and I accidently connect mobile supply box with 10V (forgot to reduce voltage) to psp.

And than psp wont open anymore

i reconnect battery and cpu become hot.

can my psp be repair..Pls help me

Sorry for bad english

⟐ Edited by author December 16, 2022 at 12:46 MST

PSP 300x: difference between the 300x and 300xc..?

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:34:08 -0700

what is the difference? which guide should i follow? how do i know which model i have?

⟐ Answered December 14, 2022 at 0:34 MST

PSP 300x: My psp is shutting down by itself

Thu, 19 May 2022 05:18:55 -0700

My psp is shutting down by itself a 5 minutes or less after i turn him on(even if the battery 100%) , it is only happening when it is not connected to the charger. I replaced the battery but the issue is still the same.

PSP 300x: Charging light won't turn on but the psp functions

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 03:29:36 -0700

Hello,

So I have this problem, when I plug in my psp, the charging light won't turn on, and it sometimes turns orange for a moment then turns off again. the psp is fully functional and I can turn it on, but it has no batteries detected. I want to know if it's the psp's problem or the battery??

⟐ Answered March 25, 2022 at 3:29 MST

PSP 300x: Black screen, UMD spins, no sound

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 09:37:54 -0700

Bought PSP 3001. When plugged into charger it starts and the UMD spins up then stops. The screen remains black. Have tried various button combinations to reset with no luck. I don’t hear any sound and the brightness button does nothing. I opened it and re-seated the screen and home bar ribbon cables in case they were loose but no results. Am I missing something? Not sure if it’s a screen issue or motherboard.

PSP 300x: PSP 3000 will not charge or turn on

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 14:56:22 -0700

I bought a used PSP 3000, and it will not charge or turn on at all. I’ve tried everything save for opening up the console: removing the battery (the PSP should turn on even without a battery as long as it’s plugged in but nothing happens, no light), trying a new charger (same, won’t turn on, no light), removing the memory card, adjusting a pin inside the power jack, nothing works.

When I first received it and it wouldn’t turn on I messaged the seller and their only advice was to wiggle the cord, which doesn’t do anything. I thought it might be bricked, but it would at least charge and turn on if that were the case, right? Something I noticed was that the chargers seem kind of loose when plugged into the power jack, but I don’t know if that’s normal because I’ve never had a PSP before.

⟐ Edited by author June 11, 2021 at 14:56 MST

PSP 300x: Why Won't my system charge?

Tue, 04 May 2021 16:50:58 -0700

Recently found my old PSP-3001, purchased a new battery for it due to the old one swelling, and it will not accept charge. The power light doesn't turn on and I have tried both charge port and USB charging. What could be causing this?

PSP 300x: Why is my psp unable to function without a charger on

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 05:35:55 -0700

So heres my story... In the beginning of this year I decided I wanted to start using my psp again and so I ordered a battery. It arrived this week and I came across this peculiar issue.

(This psp is not modified in any way shape or form..)

My psp cant open with the battery only. But it opens when the powersuppply is on. If I pull the plug from the psp it will shut itself off and wont turn on till I put the powersupply back on. If I try to update my system it will remind me that "the battery level is low. Connect the AC adaptor then wait for the battery to charge" This seemed to be the case of a bad battery, but...

When the psp is on with the battery it indicates that the battery is full..(even though it wont opperate if I pull the plug on it)

And If I open the psp with the charger and the battery on, and once the green light is indicated but before the screen turns on I pull the plug leaving it with only its battery it will opperate successfully. It will continue to opperate even if I put the power adaptor on and then pull the plug. But it wont last long since if I perform a system update, If I shut it down or the screen saver turns on it will turn off completely.. Please HELP! The ps store is closing soon and I need to get some games... Thank you in advance! :)