PSP won't charge or turn on
A PSP that won't charge is usually down to the battery (old, deep-discharged, swollen or poor contact), a bad AC adaptor or plug, or occasionally a blown fuse on the board. Swap-test the adaptor and battery first, check the battery contacts, then check the board fuses for continuity.
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A PSP that won't charge is usually down to the battery (old, deep-discharged, swollen or poor contact), a bad AC adaptor or plug, or occasionally a blown fuse on the board. Swap-test the adaptor and battery first, check the battery contacts, then check the board fuses for continuity.
Difficulty: Easy · Time: about 45 minutes
Symptoms
- Orange charge light doesn't come on with the adaptor plugged in
- Runs on the adaptor but switches off when unplugged
- Battery info shows 'External' with the battery fitted
- Charge completes quickly but the battery only holds a few percent
- Won't turn on even with a charged battery
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