PSP Go Analog Joystick Replacement

Written By: Miroslav Djuric
  • Comments: 1
PSP Go Analog Joystick Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

6

Time Required

20 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to put a fresh analog joystick into the PSP Go!

  1. LhA1YVTFVpuSaY5i
    LhA1YVTFVpuSaY5i
    iqxlosSvmM4KTYNl

    • Unscrew the four Phillips screws on the back of the PSP Go.

    • Rotate the PSP so you can see the top of the device.

    • Unscrew the two Phillips screws next to the volume buttons.

  2. nMEVBYIvPaGa4lSm
    nMEVBYIvPaGa4lSm
    g3JkOmU5wiX4ln1G

    • Use a plastic opening tool around the perimeter of the back cover to loosen it on all sides.

    • Open the back cover by gently lifting the right side, and rotating it to the left side (as if you were opening a book).

    • Be careful not to rotate the back cover from the bottom, as you will break the plastic screw holes on top of the device.

  3. ABedZDx5FKLfOJIa

    • Pull the top cover upwards gently from its housing.

  4. rAwimXtEyG2gOjBh
    rAwimXtEyG2gOjBh
    GhWZ2JCkjVofsNyD

    • Remove the two Phillips screws holding the bottom plate.

    • Gently lift the bottom plate away from the device.

  5. tomx2WLI1NH15KVM

    • Use a #00 Phillips screwdriver to remove both screws holding the analog joystick in place.

  6. O3l2oXCcRWiQFYJx
    O3l2oXCcRWiQFYJx
    oDWNuGJvNOyTJYgI

    • Use a plastic opening tool to gently flip up the analog joystick's cable connector.

    • Use your fingers or tweezers to gently pull out the analog joystick cable from its connector.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Author

Miroslav Djuric

159152 Reputation

One comment

What about the plastic tab on the ribbon cable how do i attach the ribbon cable to the connector its very delicate

daniel -