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How to replace your analog stick |
Listed in: How-To, Mods, Add-ons Tags: psp tips and tricks
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Disclaimer: Opening up your PSP will void your warranty! The following guide is meant to be informative and I accept no blame for any damage caused to your PSP if you decide to follow this How To.
1. Removing the Cover
You will need a small ‘Phillips’ (cross) screwdriver and ideally an anti static dust brush (available at PC stores) to replace your joystick on your PSP. Removing the cover of your PSP involves removing 5 small screws and the first three are fairly obvious. On the back of your case with the top facing away from you there are two screw holes, one toward the bottom of the case and one at the top right hand corner beneath the ‘L’ shoulder button. Next up, on the bottom of the PSP is a little silver screw that keep the front cover attached. Unscrew each of these and keep them somewhere safe.
Removing the battery reveals a couple more screws and one or two that are hidden. The screws that we need to remove are the left hand black one and there is one in the bottom left hand corner underneath the sticker. Be warned though this is a dead give away that the warranty is voided when this sticker has been tampered with. Rather than trying to peal this off simply locate the screw using the screwdriver and remove as indicated by the picture below.
Flip the PSP back over and if necessary remove the stick by prying it upwards with a screwdriver though it should just pull upwards. The PSP cover should now pry apart, taking care not to touch the screen and internals of the PSP.
2. Removing the Joystick
After removing the PSP cover, turn the system over revealing the under side of the buttons. There are two screws holding the joystick unit in place and these also need to be removed to free the unit. The joystick can now be removed and replaced with the new unit remembering to remove the stick beforehand. Make certain the ‘washer’ is in place when you install the unit and then replace the two screws, ensuring the joystick is secure.
3. Reassemble
ItÂ’s a good idea at this stage to remove any specs of dust or debris with the brush that may have landed of the screen or underside of the cover. Then carefully replace the cover and replace the screws that were removed in stage one of the process. Good luck.
Update: Califrag from the comments has made a great video that shows
how to disassemble and reassemble the analog stick unit. Great video,
check it out! Thanks Califrag for the video. Check it out [here].1. Removing the Cover
You will need a small ‘Phillips’ (cross) screwdriver and ideally an anti static dust brush (available at PC stores) to replace your joystick on your PSP. Removing the cover of your PSP involves removing 5 small screws and the first three are fairly obvious. On the back of your case with the top facing away from you there are two screw holes, one toward the bottom of the case and one at the top right hand corner beneath the ‘L’ shoulder button. Next up, on the bottom of the PSP is a little silver screw that keep the front cover attached. Unscrew each of these and keep them somewhere safe.
Removing the battery reveals a couple more screws and one or two that are hidden. The screws that we need to remove are the left hand black one and there is one in the bottom left hand corner underneath the sticker. Be warned though this is a dead give away that the warranty is voided when this sticker has been tampered with. Rather than trying to peal this off simply locate the screw using the screwdriver and remove as indicated by the picture below.
Flip the PSP back over and if necessary remove the stick by prying it upwards with a screwdriver though it should just pull upwards. The PSP cover should now pry apart, taking care not to touch the screen and internals of the PSP.
2. Removing the Joystick
After removing the PSP cover, turn the system over revealing the under side of the buttons. There are two screws holding the joystick unit in place and these also need to be removed to free the unit. The joystick can now be removed and replaced with the new unit remembering to remove the stick beforehand. Make certain the ‘washer’ is in place when you install the unit and then replace the two screws, ensuring the joystick is secure.3. Reassemble
ItÂ’s a good idea at this stage to remove any specs of dust or debris with the brush that may have landed of the screen or underside of the cover. Then carefully replace the cover and replace the screws that were removed in stage one of the process. Good luck.
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http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7800258867175013512
but mine is more of "how to fix, replace, or rebuild your analog stick"
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You paid $90 dollars. the kit is like $5.
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http://www.xboxrepairguide.com/stock-analogue-stick-p-912.html
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so he paid 90 bucks and got a 2.6 back!
I would most certainly have done it myself considering replacing the faceplate and accessing the analog is as easy as it is.
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i've repaired it myself. if someone wants photo's?
but now my joystick does react very bad :(
sorry for my bad english
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BUG IN THE HTML!
i'm NOT the real Anonymous Coward, but still able to post without actually logging in! sorry anonymous coward.
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http://www.i-hacked.com/content/view/211/62/
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just go to a gamestop or EB Games or Target or something!
you should only need about ten dollars.
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-J
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So as per the video once the spring is positioned back in place is that all that needs to be done.
Or will i have to buy a new joystick and perform the procedure outlined in the video instruction.
I am kind of confused.
Kindly help.
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