PSP 300x Power Board Replacement

Place the PSP face down and locate the battery cover on the left side of the device.

Lift and remove the battery cover to reveal the battery.

Remove the battery.

Peel back the warranty sticker that is behind the battery with a spudger or your fingernail.

Unscrew all four screws from the back of the PSP with the Phillips #00 Screwdriver.

Two are located behind the battery's warranty sticker.

Two are located on the right side of the PSP.

Next, unscrew the two screws located at the top of the PSP.

Then, remove the single screw from the bottom edge of the PSP (which is positioned next to the barcode).

Slide the spudger in between the outer casing of the PSP, beginning at the "R" shoulder button, and gently pry off the casing.


Remove the front casing completely.

Push the homebar to the right to release the tab located on the right side of the LCD screen.

Slowly lift the LCD screen off the PSP starting at the top edge corner.

Flip the small brown locks on the four ribbon cable connectors up using a spudger or fingernail.

Pull all four ribbon cables out.

Now remove the LCD screen and homebar from the PSP.

Remove the metal tab that lies above the LCD screen.

Flip the lock and remove the ribbon cable from the power board.

Remove the screw from the power switch board.

Remove the power switch assembly/board.