How do I fix a PS1 drive door switch?

[The Brown Eye]

I received a debug PS1 today, and nothing was happening when I put a disc in. Taking it apart revealed that the drive door switch was non-operational. At least now I know what was rattling inside. I'd like any advice on fixing this if at all possible.

[chadtower]

Crazy glue and the broken piece that was rattling around. If that's not enough, just make a little piece of the right shape out of wood or something and glue that on.

[The Brown Eye]

The whole thing crumbled right off as I took a toothpick to maneuver the spring with the power on. Nothing happened. The controller works, but I can't play anything. The drive door switch is now FUBAR though. I can't believe it would just crumble away like that.

Any other ideas? Or am I quite screwed on this one?

[GarrettCRW]

The whole thing crumbled right off as I took a toothpick to maneuver the spring with the power on. Nothing happened. The controller works, but I can't play anything. The drive door switch is now FUBAR though. I can't believe it would just crumble away like that.

Any other ideas? Or am I quite screwed on this one?

If you can find a cheap PS1 at a used game store (doesn't even need to be working), you can harvest the spring assembly from that.

[long_shawn_silver]

Glue the door switch right down, then you can open the machine while its on also. There should be a faq around to help you out. Look up "PSX SWAP TRICK" and just use the instructions they have about the door leaver there.