View Full Version : A good repair man for a PSP
evil_genius
08-05-2007, 11:57 AM
Does anyone know of a good repair man for my PSP? The system won't read the UMD's. Preferably someone in the states that is trustworthy.
Apollo
08-05-2007, 12:24 PM
First things first.
Are you using homebrew of any kind?
omnedon
08-05-2007, 01:09 PM
www.oldschoolgamer.com
Not in the states, but ships worldwide.
And answer Apollo's question. =)
evil_genius
08-05-2007, 05:23 PM
I am not sure. I bought this used from someone off craigslist. He told me it was broke and sure enough it is. I try to play a UMD and it immediately says "Cannot read disc."
Is there any way I can tell.
MonoTekETeA
08-07-2007, 02:58 PM
Brb ::Go grabs his PSP::
Settings>System Settings>System Information>What ever the system software is labeled as and tell us what it is. This won't say for sure, but it would hint at.
evil_genius
08-07-2007, 10:36 PM
No it's not 1.5.
Apollo
08-08-2007, 10:12 PM
Then what is it???
So far, it sounds like a semi-brick...
agbulls
08-08-2007, 11:12 PM
www.chicagogamewerks.com
I know him personally and he does realy tip top work. He modded my first PS2 a couple years ago.
Dragon Warrior Jasen
08-09-2007, 01:14 PM
I fix PSPs, MOD them, etc.
I have a couple donor PSPs right now. I can fix it no problems for you. I can even update it to a custom firmware at the same time so you can play homebrew things on it (i.e. NES emulators, etc.)
All I need is the PSP, i have extra batteries, memory sticks, etc. to do everything I need to do.
If the UMD drive needs to be replaced, no worries I have an extra.
Shoot me a PM and we can talk about it more, discuss cost, etc.
Jasen
Bassgrabber
08-12-2007, 01:18 AM
Sotware 1.5 isn't a custom firmware, but is an older and official Sony firmware.
A custom firmware would have OE-A or M33 (or M33-something) after the 1.xx, 2.xx, or 3xx. firmware number (such as 3.40 OE-A)
It sounds like a laser problem rather than a semi-brick to me (in my limited experience with those). If it is a semi-brick it should be fully recoverable if done properly.
Dragon Warrior Jasen
08-12-2007, 05:32 AM
Agreed 1.5 isnt custom, just the stepping stone to a custom firmware.
Custom Firmwares are pretty great allowing a lot of cool stuff to be done with the PSP!
It also sounds like a laser issue and should probably be replaced, agree with bassgrabber.
Jasen
evil_genius
08-18-2007, 12:32 AM
I got some local guy fixing it. Thanks for the replies.