Is there a problem with the screen of my PSP 3000?

[Satoshi_Matrix]

Hey guys, I bought a PSP 3000 the other day. I really love it, but I've noticed something I don't think is right with the screen. When the screen goes completely black, there's a weird lighter than black area that covers most of the outer part of the screen. Before I take it back, I want to make this this is some sort of problem with my particular PSP and not all the 3000 models. I tried my best to take a picture of it and this was the best I could manage.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5255/5580133843_2e1bb36683_b.jpg

So yeah, is this normal? A way to correct it in the options? It seems almost patterned. There's nothing wrong with the screen otherwise. Thanks for any help.

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

Looks like somebody applied a screen protector poorly with lots of air around the edges.

Did you buy the PSP new or used?

If you bought it new did you remove the screen guard?

[kupomogli]

While I haven't opened my PSP 3000 I'd return it. Looks like a defect.

[VACRMH]

My 2000 is like that, but nothing as visible as that. Only time I ever notice it is when the screen is completely dark, I thought I heard it had to do with the backlight.

[calistarwind]

My 2000 model is also only like that when the screen goes completely black and barely noticeable. Can't see it at all during gameplay.

[Atamos]

I have the same thing as you but the area is more small than you.
I have a PSP 3000 too.

[Cornelius]

I've never seen it myself, but I've read about a very common problem around the edges of 3000 screen. I believe it is very common on 3000s made before oct '10(?) and absent on those made after. Sony does not consider it a defect, but rather 'normal'.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flQ-HXLnAr0

this video shows what you have.

[heybtbm]

this video shows what you have.

The music fits the seriousness of the issue.

[Cornelius]

Hah! I didn't actually have the sound on when I found that. Funny.