damnportlanders: PSP Tragedy...

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irishiii) wrote in

damnportlanders,
@ 2008-02-25 10:08:00

PSP Tragedy...
Anyone know anything about PSP's? My son dropped his ON CARPET for pity's sake, yesterday and cracked the screen. Now the stupid thing won't come on.

Anyone have any suggestions for a repair place? I can't find anywhere on the Sony website where they do repairs....

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derumi
2008-02-25 06:22 pm UTC (link)

Have you checked the battery to see if it was dislodged? That might let you power it on and see what all it can still do.

Replacement screens are ~~more than half the cost of the PSP~~ $50 to $70, if it's not playable, it may be better just to purchase a used one.

edit: Was thinking of the price for the Nintendo DS when I typed this. A used PSP is about $130

Edited at 2008-02-25 06:25 pm UTC

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	Thanks irishiii 2008-02-25 07:46 pm UTC (link)
	Thanks for the info. I am thinking about buying a screen for $40 and trying to put it in myself...sounds like a nightmare though. Yeah, I'm thinking he'd be better off saving for a new one...bummer it's only three months old. If you have a PSP out there...definitely get some kind of rubber bouncy type case. The screen is very delicate! (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Thanks giapet 2008-02-25 10:18 pm UTC (link)
	I'm surprised the screen is as cheap as it is-- a replacement screen on something like a laptop, where the screen is a separate piece of the electronics, is super expensive, so I figured replacing a screen that's built into the middle of things like on a PSP would be ridiculous. ...Just some perspective :) (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

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moofie74
2008-02-26 06:37 am UTC (link)

For what it's worth, replacing the screen and digitizer in Palm PDAs is the work of ten minutes with a jeweler's screwdriver.

Yes, this is the voice of experience.

LCD pricing varies very strongly with size. A quick Google search should come up with replacement PSP screens, and a quick gander at the instructions would tell one whether it was worth the trouble or not.

Good luck to all involved!

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	Re: Thanks irishiii 2008-02-26 06:08 pm UTC (link)
	I think his dad is going to give it a shot. I can't see sending it anywhere considering the cost and hassle. Just make him save up for a new one...good warning to all...get a case of some sort for your PSP and never ever drop it! thanks for your replies...very helpful (Reply to this)(Parent)

	destynnee 2008-02-25 09:35 pm UTC (link)
	yeah cases are a must for the psp i actually have a logitech hard case for the regular psp that i am not using as me and my hubby went and got a new psp slim and they are too small to work in it anymore we did find a place online where you can get a type of plastic case for the slim psp though (Reply to this)(Thread)

	derumi 2008-02-26 06:42 am UTC (link)
	I just throw my PSP around like I do with my DS. Maybe I should stop doing that. (Reply to this)(Parent)

	rashyn76 2008-02-26 04:39 am UTC (link)
	As far as repairs, try contacting Game Trader in Cedar Hills Crossing Mall in Beaverton. They do some repairs I've been told. (Reply to this)

	Thanks everyone... irishiii 2008-02-26 06:15 pm UTC (link)
	great advice...you guys are the best. I just ordered a new screen...hopefully that's all that's wrong with the silly thing... (Reply to this)

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