How to Replace a PSP 2000 LCD Screen

The top mounted LCD screen of the Playstation Portable 2000 (PSP) has no protection against damage during or after use. A cracked or otherwise damaged LCD screen must be replaced if you want to continue using the PSP. You can replace the LCD of the PSP 2000 using a few common household tools.


Instructions

 1. Place a soft cloth on a table. Place the PSP 2000 face down with the disc door farthest from you. Remove the battery lid from the battery compartment on the left side. Pull the battery out of the battery compartment.

 2. Scratch off the sticker inside the battery compartment with the tip of the Phillips jeweler’s screwdriver. Remove the screw hidden beneath the sticker with the Phillips jeweler’s screwdriver. Remove the three screws inside the battery compartment with the Phillips jeweler’s screwdriver.

 3. Remove the two screws on the right side of the PSP next to the memory card slot, using the Phillips jeweler’s screwdriver. Remove the screw from the middle of the bottom edge with the Phillips jeweler’s screwdriver.

 4. Turn the PSP over so that the disc door is farthest from you. Pull the PSP’s faceplate off with your hands.

 5. Place the tip of the Phillips jeweler’s screwdriver beneath the left side of the black metal bracket in the bottom edge. Lift up on the tip of the Phillips jeweler’s screwdriver to loosen the side of the black metal bracket. Repeat this on the right side of the black metal bracket. Pull the black metal bracket out of the PSP with your fingers. Place the black metal bracket to the side of the PSP, taking care not to disconnect the cable connected to it.

 6. Place the tip of the Phillips jeweler’s screwdriver beneath the left side of the LCD screen assembly in the middle of the PSP. Lift up on the tip of the Phillips jeweler’s screwdriver to loosen the side of the LCD screen assembly. Repeat this on the right side of the LCD screen assembly.

 7. Pull the LCD screen assembly out of the PSP with your fingers. Pull the cable attached to the LCD screen assembly out of the PSP’s circuit board, using the tweezers.

 8. Place the LCD screen assembly on the soft cloth. Insert the tip of the Phillips jeweler’s screwdriver into the clip on the left side of the LCD screen assembly. Lift up on the tip of the Phillips jeweler’s screwdriver to release the clip. Repeat this on the right side of the LCD screen assembly.

 9. Slide the LCD screen out of the LCD screen assembly. Dispose of the LCD screen properly.

 10. Remove the protective paper backing from both sides of the replacement LCD screen. Slide the replacement LCD screen in the LCD screen assembly. Push down on both sides of the LCD screen assembly to engage the clips.

 11. Plug the cable connected to the LCD screen assembly into the PSP’s circuit board, using the tweezers. Place the LCD screen assembly back into its original position on the PSP. Press down lightly on both sides of the LCD screen assembly. Place the black metal bracket back into its original position in the PSP. Place the faceplate back onto the PSP.

 12. Turn the PSP over. Reattach the screws. Put the battery back into the battery compartment. Place the battery lid back onto the battery compartment.