PSP 1001 (PHAT): Replacing a UMD drive

[goukisama]

Thanks, it worked for me.

[DCcheatCode]

cheers. now i also know how to replace a digital screen :D

[hydrolisk1792]

@DCcheatCode Awsome, glad that the cideo helped.

[xxOFCxKRIZxx]

My PSP 1001 was completely submerged in water. Luckily I was able to completely dry it out. I can access the web, download games, and play them using the memory stick duo. However, I can’t play any UMDs on it. Is this because the UMD drive is fried? If I replace the UMD drive will it still be able to play UMD?

[hydrolisk1792]

@xxOFCxKRIZxx Um, I'm not going to guarentee anything, but you can try to replace the UMD drive and try that.

[extremecircuits1]

yea pry the door open im wrestling with this thing right now -_-

[valdesadam]

My UMD cover pops open. Do you think i could fix it by doing a little trick to it or do you think i got to buy a new cover? Also the it doesn't want to read the UMD disc sometimes so i'm think to replace the UMD drive and see if that helps out.

[hydrolisk1792]

@valdesadam Your door is warped. You might just be able to get a UMD door and that might help. Also you need to clean the eye to the drive.

[TKGB2006]

My UMD drive is not working so I just ordered one from eBay but since my PSP is used, I've decided to buy more parts for it because my used PSP looks reallly ugly and I want to replace some items to make it look almost new.

I saw from this vid that you can take the LCD screen off easily. Can I replace it with a new one when I have to put back together as you've shown with your old one, or is there more to it than that? That goes for the L and R buttons too.

[hydrolisk1792]

@TKGB2006 Go to my channel and there is a two part video of me doing a complete case replacement on a fat and slim. That is what you want to do, right? Yes, the screen is this easy to replace. ;)

[TKGB2006]

@hydrolisk1792 Thanks but apparently turns out that it wasn't broken, there was just a bit of dust in it. But yeah, thanks for the post. I finally got my UMD drive and it took me 4 hours to do the whole deal. No to mention, I wish you told us about the small screws in the UMD drive that are a pain to get off. I ended up breaking the plastic that was holding it together.

Regardless, it was worth it. My PSP now works great.

[hydrolisk1792]

@TKGB2006 Oh, the four screws that hold the drive in place to the back plate? Yeah, I think that they are a pain in the ass too, LOL

[daddytech]

thanks for posting this, i was kinda leary about replacing the UMD drive in mine but i watched this and it was much simpler than i thought,

[hydrolisk1792]

@daddytech glad that we could help :)

[daddytech]

@hydrolisk1792 yeah well unfortunately i took this UMD drive out of a PSP that wouldn't power up and i believe the UMD might have been the reason that one didn't work in the first place so unfortunately I am going to have to do this again. which also means i am going to have to buy and wait for another UMD drive to come from wherever i order it from either deal extreeme or ebay,

[hydrolisk1792]

@daddytech I'm sorry to hear that. Um, You have a choice, if you get it from DX, it will be cheeper on you but you are going to wait 2 weeks to a month to get it.  Ebay, you'll get it faster, but it will be more expensive. I hope that I helped.

[daddytech]

@hydrolisk1792 yes it did , thanks

[ashnbrandon1]

lol ur talking like u just all of a sudden go at it but im sure u went through aloot of research b4 this right?

[hydrolisk1792]

@ashnbrandon1 I've been repairing game consoles for 10 years, so I guess that you can say that I've had my "research" lol

[MrErnesto252]

really nice work, work 4 2000 to the 1000?

[hydrolisk1792]

@MrErnesto252 It is the same process, bu the parts aren't interchangable between 1000 and 2000

[yatzie14yatzie14]

i really like the intro. LOL. funny

[187enemigaz]

kan i use my psp 1000 umd drive for psp 3000???

[hydrolisk1792]

@187enemigaz No, not the same.

[pikmin257]

thanks dude. once im old enough to use Ebay (and by that time, the Atari 2600 will have been completely forgotten, and the PSP will be considered a classic handheld console) im gonna buy myself a new UMD drive lol

[hydrolisk1792]

@pikmin257 LOL, just have your mom get you one.

[pikmin257]

nah, i fixed my PSP already without having to take anything apart.

[Gavintech]

Great video. Worked perfectly for me. The PSP is reading the UMD now!

But I have no video. I took it back apart and it looks like the little tab that holds the smaller ribbon from the screen is gone. I'm assuming that this is the reason for no video. Would you suggest soldiering this point if nothing else works?

[hydrolisk1792]

@Gavintech Just try to put the cable all the way in the connector and just put a piece of electrical tape over the connector.

[commentingonstuff]

@Gavintech I've had that little tab missing for about a year and a half. I just shove it in there and the bracket that holds the screen does the rest.

I was going to do this, but it seems as though you need to take out almost everything. not that I haven't done that before, but I already backed up all my games before the drive broke (yay hacking!) and honestly the only reason I would replace it is that OCD feeling you get when you know there's something wrong with your psp.

[cuteEevee]

Another thank you from another one you helped with this. Surely would've taken me much longer than it already did. I broke a small plastic part when removing the UMD Door but well, summed up i have a working PSP again and i surely can find a cheap replacement for that part.

Short: Thank you very much!

[hydrolisk1792]

@cuteEevee You're quite welcome!! That is what we are here for.

[cuteEevee]

@hydrolisk1792

Oh, maybe, if you ever do that again, or still have the sourcefile, that in HD may be worth a reupload, just so you can see the screwes and smallparts better. :)

[hydrolisk1792]

@cuteEevee Good idea, except for my camera is only 3 MP so yeah, we have to get a better one really soon.

[mrjuanit0]

thx u :D.....

[Desmondk14]

THANKS!!!!! I LOVE YOU!! Jks, lol i just fixed my laser motor. ;D

[hydrolisk1792]

You're welcome, that is what we are here for. lol

[candylove49]

ummmm i think ill just buy another one

[candylove49]

ummmmm.i think ill just buy another one

[hydrolisk1792]

Yeah, look for something called PSPTube on google or here on youtube lto tell you how. Personally, I haven't done the mod yet, but we will work on it.

[lalo289]

*upgrade

[lalo289]

Is it possible to uprage a psp 1000 to a psp 3000 (like can u make a psp 1000 slimmer & lighter)

[hydrolisk1792]

No.

[lalo289]

omg.:o

i live in vegas too....

[superfuckstick69]

Thanks man your a life saver.

[hydrolisk1792]

Hey, any time bro, always here to help.

[Shinzu92]

Im gonna get a PSP 1001 for my birthday on ebay, but it says the UMD slot is floppy... Is there a guy thatll fix the PSP UMD slot or something???

[hydrolisk1792]

Um yeah people can fix that like me and my wife. But we live in vegas.

[archona4]

You also show the faceplate coming right off, but I can NOT get it to come off in the lower corner by the power switch...

[hydrolisk1792]

That's odd. . . Did you remove all the 5 screws??

[royaltissue]

you have to take the warranty seal of and there should be 2 screws there... th en it should come off

[hydrolisk1792]

Yeah, than it should come off. There are screws under there.

[archona4]

Hydrolisk,

I can't find a replacement UMD drive for the PSP-1001 on your site....any links You can provide?

[hydrolisk1792]

It is on dealextreme(dot)com, it is there, you just have to look.

[MegothJagome]

where do I have to put the spring back in?

It's not shown in the video.

[hydrolisk1792]

Right side (looking from back) of the UMD opening underneath the door.

[MegothJagome]

Well, thanks to your video I was able to replace my broken UMD drive which was much at a lower price then buying a new PSP.

Thank you very much !!!!

[hydrolisk1792]

Hey that is what we are here for, you're welcome. Glad that we could be of help.

[lala34567891234567]

mine wont read the disc, but it will spin the disc, and when i open it i can see the red light....what i do? do i replace the umd drive?!

[hydrolisk1792]

Try this, open your UMD door like you are putting in a game, and grab a Q-tip with some MINOR Alcahol on it (not saturated, but wet it than squeeze it in a paper towel) than rub it on the eye. After, grab another Q-tip ,or use the other side of the same one, than dry the eye off. Try that, than if it don't work, replace the UMD drive.

[xxjpatxx]

well mine is like his except i dont get a red light.

yeah... what do i do? xD

[hydrolisk1792]

If you don't get the "red light" which is the laser, Replace your UMD drive because your Laser burnt out from most likely static electricity. Follow this video to know how. . .

[jimmysboo8788]

Can we trade brains for a day smart boy i need some of you knowledge. I love you GIVE ME YOUR BRAINS I AQUIRE IT FOR WHAT IM ABOUT TO DO AT THE ''COUGH'' SHOP

[hydrolisk1792]

LOL, you're too funny babe.

[MrRolandory]

plz help my lil bros psp drive is jammed how do i fix it

[hydrolisk1792]

Jammed?? Like the game is stuck in it?? Or the door won't open with or without the game inside??

[MrRolandory]

no the top right hook is bent

[hydrolisk1792]

Try to take a pair of needle nose pliers and bend it back to where it is supposed to be. If this does not help, than open your PSP and take out the metal behind the screen and try to do a repair on the latch mecinism it self. Yeah, that latch is attached to the bracket behind the screen.

[MrRolandory]

okay thx

[blazemoon23]

same

[PitbullChico]

really helpful, mine stopped working just yesterday.

[hydrolisk1792]

Glad that this helped.

[guatejz]

where would i be able 2 get another umd drive? other than ebay.

[hydrolisk1792]

On Dealextreme(dot)com

[guatejz]

thanxz