PSP Borked

Baka Sempai · 19-April-08, 03:50 PM

So, my PSP is semi-bricked. Electronically, it functions, but the UMD drive no longer works, and the external speakers are no longer functional.

My question is this: Can I get any use out of it? I understand most homebrew requires you to have downgraded firmware, and mine is currently at... 3.5? I think. And the only way I'd seen to downgrade the firmware is to use the original Lumines UMD, which, of course, I can't do.

If I can't get any function out of it as a unit, is there any chance of being able to use the LCD for future modding?

Thanks in advance!

CommanderZero · 20-April-08, 05:02 AM

the answer is the Pandora's battery. you can find it at QJ.NET - QuickJump Home - PlayStation Portable News - PSP Updates. youre gonna need someone with a already downgraded PSP. or i can do it

if you also want that UMD drive fixed you can hit me up.

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Originally Posted by Baka Sempai


	So, my PSP is semi-bricked. Electronically, it functions, but the UMD drive no longer works, and the external speakers are no longer functional. My question is this: Can I get any use out of it? I understand most homebrew requires you to have downgraded firmware, and mine is currently at... 3.5? I think. And the only way I'd seen to downgrade the firmware is to use the original Lumines UMD, which, of course, I can't do. If I can't get any function out of it as a unit, is there any chance of being able to use the LCD for future modding? Thanks in advance!

Baka Sempai · 21-April-08, 04:02 AM

Holy crap, someone actually found and replied to my post in the gaming section. Praise be to whatever deity is responsible for tiny miracles.

Thanks a heap Zero. I might take you up on those offers when my wallet has some more girth to it

. Recently (and sadly, I might add) traded in my modest collection of PSP games for next-to-nothing at Gamestop for a couple games for my new DS Lite. I actually miss my PSP, which I had been told by many Nintendo converts was impossible. It'd be nice to get it functional again.

CommanderZero · 22-April-08, 01:07 AM

wth you asked nintendo ppl for PSP help? no wonder you think its broken.

so you gonna try the pandora thing? i think thats the best way to go for now, at least youll get some gaming functionality out of your PSP (provided you have a 2+gb card).

Baka Sempai · 03-June-08, 03:25 PM

I think I might give it a try later on. What kind of prices are we talking to let you take care of it? Once I get my car running I'll give it a little more thought.

CommanderZero · 04-June-08, 10:07 PM

if youre just talking about flashing the psp, that should be easy to teach, but if you want the UMD drive fixed, you do realize i live out in the middle of the pacific in hawaii right?

19-April-08, 03:50 PM		#1 (permalink)
Baka Sempai Apex Master Tech Apprentice	PSP Borked So, my PSP is semi-bricked. Electronically, it functions, but the UMD drive no longer works, and the external speakers are no longer functional. My question is this: Can I get any use out of it? I understand most homebrew requires you to have downgraded firmware, and mine is currently at... 3.5? I think. And the only way I'd seen to downgrade the firmware is to use the original Lumines UMD, which, of course, I can't do. If I can't get any function out of it as a unit, is there any chance of being able to use the LCD for future modding? Thanks in advance!

21-April-08, 04:02 AM		#3 (permalink)
Baka Sempai Apex Master Tech Apprentice	Re: PSP Borked Holy crap, someone actually found and replied to my post in the gaming section. Praise be to whatever deity is responsible for tiny miracles. Thanks a heap Zero. I might take you up on those offers when my wallet has some more girth to it . Recently (and sadly, I might add) traded in my modest collection of PSP games for next-to-nothing at Gamestop for a couple games for my new DS Lite. I actually miss my PSP, which I had been told by many Nintendo converts was impossible. It'd be nice to get it functional again.

22-April-08, 01:07 AM		#4 (permalink)
CommanderZero Apex Master Tech	Re: PSP Borked wth you asked nintendo ppl for PSP help? no wonder you think its broken. so you gonna try the pandora thing? i think thats the best way to go for now, at least youll get some gaming functionality out of your PSP (provided you have a 2+gb card).

03-June-08, 03:25 PM		#5 (permalink)
Baka Sempai Apex Master Tech Apprentice	Re: PSP Borked I think I might give it a try later on. What kind of prices are we talking to let you take care of it? Once I get my car running I'll give it a little more thought.

04-June-08, 10:07 PM		#6 (permalink)
CommanderZero Apex Master Tech	Re: PSP Borked if youre just talking about flashing the psp, that should be easy to teach, but if you want the UMD drive fixed, you do realize i live out in the middle of the pacific in hawaii right?

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