SONY PSP 1000 faceplate replacement

Tools needed

* Small Philips screwdriver
* Can of Compressed Air
* Soft Cloth or Towel
* Small Plastic Containers
* Glass Bowl (optional)

1.Preparation

First, you will need to prepare the psp for the face plate change. clean it of any dust and debris on the surface to prevent getting any contaminants on the inside. Next, remove the memory card, the umd in the drive, the battery door, and the battery itself. place the psp face down on a soft surface such as a towel or a shirt folded over a few times.

2. Remove the 5 screws from the psp

2 screws are visible on the right side and the other 2 are inside the battery compartment. please note that one is under the warranty sticker and if you remove it, you WILL void your warranty. you could use a blow dryer to gently lift the sticker up enough to remove the screw, but its risky and you could still void your warranty. Place the 5 screws in the plastic container to keep track of them.


There is one more screw along the trim at the bottom side of the psp.

Place the 5 screws in the plastic container to keep track of them.
Now that you have all five screws removed it is time to flip the PSP back over and remove the faceplate.


3.Swap the faceplate

Remove the analog nub and lift the psp's stock face plate off.
Spray it a little bit with your can of compressed air to remove any dust and put the psp under the glass bowl to keep dust off of it.
Now turn your attention to the Analog Unit.
Remove the 2 screws from it and swap it over to the new face plate, screwing it down tightly.
Next, remove the plastic covers over the buttons and start moving them to the new faceplate. Its wise to remove the buttons one at a time so you can keep their orientation.
The last step is to remove the bottom row of buttons. They are held on with double sided so start from the HOME side and remove them, transferring them to the new face plate like the other buttons.

4.Replacing the screws

Remove if necessary the plastic protection on both side of the PSP cover.
Now blast the psp with compressed air once again as well as both side of the face plate to remove any dust, then place it back on the psp.
Flip it over and replace the 5 screws, tightening them down till there is no gap between the body and the face plate.

Optional Step.

Armed with 2 clothes and some polishing paste, polish the new psp faceplate screen in swirls. Use one cloth to swirl and one to polish till its crystal clear.

All Done! Now You`re Enjoying You Brand New PSP 1000 Faceplate.