PSP Memory Stick Problem

ecLipsed187 · Post by **ecLipsed187** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 1:28 pm

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-s ... p-906.html

Thanks a bunch.

dot_blank · Post by **dot_blank** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 4:50 pm

try opening and checking the connection to pc board
first as it might have just gotten loose

ecLipsed187 · Post by **ecLipsed187** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 10:53 pm

wait...whats the connection pc board?

Bytrix · Post by **Bytrix** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 11:22 pm

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

ecLipsed187 · Post by **ecLipsed187** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 3:24 am

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 · Post by **dot_blank** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 8:33 am

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

ecLipsed187 · Post by **ecLipsed187** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 12:00 pm

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

Bytrix · Post by **Bytrix** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 7:15 pm

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 · Post by **Fanjita** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 9:28 am

And make sure to undo the socket clips before unplugging any ribbon cables - it's easy to ruin the cables otherwise.

ecLipsed187 · Post by **ecLipsed187** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 10:16 am

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 ... Detail.bok

ecLipsed187 · Post by **ecLipsed187** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 8:18 am

BUMP.

FreePlay · Post by **FreePlay** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 12:35 am

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

Bytrix · Post by **Bytrix** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 12:48 am

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

Well there is no hardware forum anymore (where this was moved from I think when they were merged into here).

This is the daughterboard, it connects to the main board via the wire you can see:

http://badacetechshow.com/images/itrip_in_place.JPG