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ecLipsed187 · Joined: 15 Jan 2007 Posts: 6

My psp got dropped and a crack appeared above where you insert the memory stick, and after that, the psp isn't reading the memory stick anymore. So is my Memory Stick/WiFi Circuit Board messed up? Do I need to buy another one?

And is this the right product?

http://www.xboxrepairguide.com/memory-stickwifi-circuit-board-p-906.html

Thanks a bunch.

dot_blank · Joined: 28 Sep 2005 Posts: 498 Location: Brasil

try opening and checking the connection to pc board
first as it might have just gotten loose
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ecLipsed187 · Joined: 15 Jan 2007 Posts: 6

wait...whats the connection pc board?

Bytrix · Joined: 14 Sep 2005 Posts: 72 Location: England

Inside the PSP where the memstick daughterboard connects to the motherboard. The connection might have come loose.

ecLipsed187 · Joined: 15 Jan 2007 Posts: 6

Oh, so I have to open my psp up to check this out right?

And btw, my WiFi doesn't work either (posting this cuz the ms is on the same circuit board as wifi)

dot_blank · Joined: 28 Sep 2005 Posts: 498 Location: Brasil

yes this sounds like the very common case of the
daughterboard coming undone ...and yes i would think
you need to open the psp to get inside of it :P
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ecLipsed187 · Joined: 15 Jan 2007 Posts: 6

Oh, uhh thanks guys, but is there any guide on how I would go about opening it without messing my psp up.

Bytrix · Joined: 14 Sep 2005 Posts: 72 Location: England

It's very simple, just a matter of removing the screws on the back. If you're not comfortable with things like this try and get someone else to have a look.

I also suggest you get a can of compressed air too and give it a few blasts before you put it back together, this will ensure there's no dust clogged inside (especially under the faceplate.

Just remember not to move it too much once it's open, clear your desk and take your time when looking for the problem.

Fanjita · Joined: 28 Sep 2005 Posts: 217

And make sure to undo the socket clips before unplugging any ribbon cables - it's easy to ruin the cables otherwise.
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ecLipsed187 · Joined: 15 Jan 2007 Posts: 6

Well, I've opened it up and where exactly is the daughterboard?

Here's a picture of where I am right now.

EDIT: And just in case it is broken, could I use this:
http://www.microportables.com/-strse-99/psp-memory-card-socket/Detail.bok

ecLipsed187 · Joined: 15 Jan 2007 Posts: 6

BUMP.

FreePlay · Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 12:35 am Post subject:

Y'see, bumping a non-development thread in a development-only forum is a bit crass.

Bytrix · Joined: 14 Sep 2005 Posts: 72 Location: England