Should I Just Sell My PSP For Parts?

[wanna_b_a_spore_modder]

Okay, like before, I was trying to fix my UMD Drive, and I did so successfully, but when I closed my PSP back up, the backlight wasn't working, so I used the search bar, and read up, then tried this method:

Originally Posted by Casual

Yes! I finally fixed my back screen problem!

source:
The Llamma's Game Console Forums :: View topic - Backligh flex cable tab broke! >.<

Here is what actually helped me out (bolded):
mohf:
- Backlight blown (Does'nt happen many times)
- Backlight Fuse (possible)

if the fuse is turned off, you can test this. Here are a few tips to test it:
- Use a voltagemeter to see if the first and last pins of the backlight are giving you 33volts. (Do NOT let the pins go from side to side, otherwise your fuse will blown, except if it is already blowned up. Wink)
- Use a wire and put it from side to side on the fuse (while screen connected and psp turned on).

All I did was use a modem copper wire (extremely thin) and wrapped it around the back light fuse (FD) made sure it was tight and my tested it with my LCD and it came on! I don't know how to solder, so I did it the lazy way. Anyways I hope this could help someone out with their back light problem.

So I got the light to come on for a few seconds, but soon after, the PSP short circuited, and now whenever I try to turn it on the power light just flashes for a fraction of a second. So all in all, I haven't found a way on these forums or on the rest of the net about how to fix this, I don't really know what happened, but I do know that everything is working on the PSP, but now it does this. Should I just sell it for parts and work on saving money for a new one? I really would like to fix it myself, but although I am pretty good with electronics, I don't want to go into this blindly and mess things up more, so if anyone can help me, please tell me what to do, if not, I guess I will sell it for parts.

[volumexxx]

sell it..im sure u will get a new one later on.

[wanna_b_a_spore_modder]

Yeah, I was seriously thinking about selling it, but I don't know how long it will be until I can get a new one. I'm starting college in a few weeks, and everyone knows how much $$ that takes up. I wish I could just fix it myself.

[volumexxx]

sell it for ur college man..i dont know how i can help u too fix it..or you can send to sony centre,ask them to repair,,ask the price.if its too high,better buy a new one.

[wanna_b_a_spore_modder]

LOL, about the repairing, they wont fix it if the warranty is void and it had CFW will they?

[volumexxx]

lol..ask another repairing service ok..for mine,ive broken my lcd.i ask them to replace it and my warranty is voided and they put 4weeks warranty..they isntall CFW for me.lol..i was like,,huh?

[wanna_b_a_spore_modder]

Hmmmmm....I will look into that, but i guess until then, I can help other people with their problems, and maybe I can win that PSP contest....well post 264+ here I come!