Rare-ish Blue PSP Damaged by Repair Shop - Let's Fix It!

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Rare Blue PSP Damaged by Repair Shop - Let's Fix It! I paid $80 for this blue PSP that, according to the seller, a repair shop tried to repair by replacing the screen but they only succeeded in damaging it further. Initially the PSP won't even turn on and I found it wasn't put back together correctly. There were also things that needed to be fixed on the motherboard before I could bring this handheld back to life.

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All Comments (21)
  • @gfdggdfgdgf
    One of the many nice things about this channel is that you don't edit out any mistakes you make.
  • @hizasama
    Your videos make me wanna try studying electronics and getting into repair.
  • @djlancematthew
    It makes me feel really good to watch somebody who I feel is a professional at fixing game consoles and things like that who makes some of the same mistakes I would make. Gives me a push forward to not feeling like a failure when I do break something and see how to fix it. Thank you for what you do!
  • @ivorza
    That ribbon cable connector is a total pain. It's extremely fragile. I did the exact same mistake when reassembling my old PSP. Had to buy a new (used) one because I had no tools to fix it at the time. I kinda got "PTSD" from that and I'm constantly afraid to even disassemble a PSP anymore... Great video as always, Steve. I never get tired of your uploads. Keep up the great work!
  • @bigdawghoss9871
    Dude, those little locking tabs for the screens smaller ribbon cables are so delicate. I had a ton of trouble with those.
  • @mfc200
    The series 3000, a real nightmare, I work on these consoles since 7 years ago and still are a nightmare, what a great repair Steve!
  • @SplintaPlays
    The Blue PSP was also sold here in New Zealand and Australia. Good to see the insides of the PSP, I have one myself and It's great. Thanks Steve 😄
  • @JessicaTG2008
    I really enjoy watching videos where the technician really takes care to, well, for one, repair it the right way, but putting it back together EXACTLY as it was originally designed. No missing screws or broken parts, connectors etc just rigged back together instead of fixing it correctly. Thanks Steve, a pleasure to watch your videos.
  • @kgoodfarms
    Just bought a junked PSP on ebay for my first handheld repair, love watching your vids for inspiration!
  • @mbrooker79
    Waiting for my soldering/hot air station to arrive and then I'm going to start trying to teach myself how to do repairs. I have plenty of dead Alienware laptop boards to play with. Watching your vids has inspired me to finally give it a go.
  • @TronicsFix I love it when you fix something until it's broken. Or just flat-out break something, lol. Makes for a good long video!
  • @drummerdudeman2
    Your videos are like ASMR videos. I love your content! Nothing like watching something being repaired. Even if we aren't doing it, there's definitely satisfaction in watching you work! Added bonus is when it's fixed 😊
  • @12345.......
    I wonder if the repair shop still charged the previous owner to mess the psp up more?
  • @tvuser1
    For the second part. You can create a shim out of thin plastic and wedge it in to create presure against pins. Must be exact width as the ribbon cable. It must be very thin plastic just enough to shim in. And create a wedge and push ribbon toward pins, it works very well when locking tabs get broken off
  • Your videos are the reason I bought IFIXIT tool kits for myself and both of my sons. Very entertaining and informative!
  • @crissy1764
    My gosh what a beauty!!!! As always you are the GOAT STEVE! Say hello to Mrs. TronicsFix, need her in another video soon 😌
  • @JimNichols
    As usual there is a phenomenal video production presenting an above average repair by a likeable, affable guy that knows his stuff.... Knowing how the algorithm works and working a target audience with great vids makes for a nice channel with good content. Thanks for the time and effort (and rewards to you for doing the best job evah) that these vids taken man.
  • @heavyarms55
    That blue and silver looks real nice. I miss the days before everything became a black or white rectangle...
  • @gene_takovic57
    Nice job Steve! Most people wouldn't have the patience to work on parts that tiny. You must have quite the collection of repaired devices that you have kept or are trying to resell.
  • @dhumanizer99
    Steve: I hope it wasn't just a ribbon cable issue, else this will be a short.... Also Steve - breaks the ribbon cable connector .... Careful what you wish for Steve 😁