PSP 2000 Speaker Replacement
By espinks • Difficulty: Moderate
Introduction

Going deaf? Perhaps it's just the speaker...replace it! Use this guide to replace the speaker on Sony's PSP 2000.

Step 1
  • Place PSP face down, so that the UMD Drive is facing upwards.
  • Locate the battery door and open.
  • Remove the battery from inside.
Step 2
  • This step requires the removal of the warranty sticker. Removing the sticker will void the warranty. According to the FTC removing this will not void your warranty.
  • Locate the sticker in the battery compartment labeled: "En: Warranty Void if Seal Damaged."
  • Remove the sticker using the PSP Opening Tools.
  • Under the sticker is a 5mm Phillips screw needed in the next step.
Step 3
  • Remove four 5 mm Phillips from the case.
  • If the screws stick in the case, you can use a magnetized screwdriver to draw them out.
Step 4
  • Remove the following screws from around the bezel:
  • Two 4 mm Phillips
  • One 5 mm Phillips
  • The two shorter 4 mm screws are on the top of the PSP; the longer 5 mm screw is on the bottom.
Step 5
  • Gently pry the front bezel away from the casing using a PSP opening tool.
  • Start on the right hand side of the PSP bezel, and carefully work the tool around the side.
  • If you want to clean the control buttons or D-pad, you can easily pop them out once the faceplate is off and wipe them clean.
Step 6
  • Remove the home bar by gently prying on the left and right sides of it with the opening tools. Lift the bar out of the device.
  • A ribbon cable connects the home bar to the logic board. Be careful not to damage the cable when removing the bar.
Step 7
  • With the home bar out of the way, gently pry up the display using the opening tools.
  • There is another ribbon cable attached to the bottom of the LCD. Be careful not to damage either of the connectors when removing.
  • Lift the black tabs of the ribbon cable connectors using a opening tool. Pull the ribbons out towards the bottom of the PSP to disconnect.
  • Gently lift out the display.
Step 8
  • Use the opening tools to press the tab on the left-hand side of the speaker to release it.
  • Be careful not to puncture the speaker in the process.
  • Remove the speaker by twisting it counter-clockwise (to the left, like a screw).
Conclusion

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