Sony PSP Screen Replacement??

[Dr. Ron]

Hi there,

I hope that I'm not OT, but no one can answer this...

I'm a netwok engineer who has loads of experience repairing everything
else. My roommate has a USA PSP with a broken screen. Now, if I'm not
mistaken, all PSPs sold in America have a Samsung-made screen.

There is a guy on eBay selling brand new Sharp-made screens for the PSP
for a great price. I know that Sharp was the OEM LCD provider for all
the Japanese PSPs. Am I correct in assuming that the Sharp screen will
be a "drop-in"? I was told the only difference between the units was
their firmware--ie. the American PSP could only play M1 UMD MOVIES, but
the GAMES would play on either a Japanese or USA model.

So question: Can he buy the Sharp screen as a replacement? I can put
it in as long as the pinouts match up with the Samsung!

Thanking you in advance for your help and knowledge.

DoctorRon
<iamdoctorron@NOSPAM.gmail.com>

 

[Jumpster Jiver]

Hi there,

I hope that I'm not OT, but no one can answer this...

I'm a netwok engineer who has loads of experience repairing everything
else. My roommate has a USA PSP with a broken screen. Now, if I'm not
mistaken, all PSPs sold in America have a Samsung-made screen.

There is a guy on eBay selling brand new Sharp-made screens for the PSP
for a great price. I know that Sharp was the OEM LCD provider for all
the Japanese PSPs. Am I correct in assuming that the Sharp screen will
be a "drop-in"? I was told the only difference between the units was
their firmware--ie. the American PSP could only play M1 UMD MOVIES, but
the GAMES would play on either a Japanese or USA model.

So question: Can he buy the Sharp screen as a replacement? I can put
it in as long as the pinouts match up with the Samsung!

Thanking you in advance for your help and knowledge.

DoctorRon
<iamdoctorron@NOSPAM.gmail.com>

I've never taken one apart but...
If they use the same boards, connectors, and other hardware it is
probably a drop-in replacement. However, you should find a group
devoted to this device and ask there.
I would not reccomend asking the seller of the replacement screen as
they might say it fits just to make the sale.

 

[James Sweet]

I've never taken one apart but...
If they use the same boards, connectors, and other hardware it is
probably a drop-in replacement. However, you should find a group
devoted to this device and ask there.
I would not reccomend asking the seller of the replacement screen as
they might say it fits just to make the sale.

I'd say absolutely ask them, then if they tell you it fits and it
doesn't, you have leverage to obtain a refund.

 

[Art]

Agreed!, IMHO there are going to be more than just software issues
afterwards. It probably will not be "Plug and Play"!!

 

[spudnuty]

Here's the take apart on the PSP
http://www.informit.com/articles/article.asp?p=380915&seqNum=3&rl=1
I just Googled and found many other sources for the LCD, cheaper too.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=Sony+PSP+replacement+LCD&btnG=Search
I just replaced a screen in a Gameboy Advance SP and needed a triwing
driver. Don't need that here. Should just be a simple drop in. Careful
with that flex and clamps. I use a very fine needle nose to extract the
flex and plug in the new one grasping by the reinforcement.
If you buy it off ebay I would definately ask many questions. It gives
you a good feel for the person you're dealing with. Any reasonable
seller will give you a guarantee the part works with your system.
Richard