How To Make PS2 Play Games In 16:9 Widescreen Resolution

Widescreen provides a more range to be seen in the picture, making more detail appear onscreen on your TV. From the factory, your Sony PS2 console will be setup on the standard 4:3 aspect ratio. If you have a television that is widescreen compatible, you can setup your PlayStation 2 console to play games and watch DVD movies in the widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio. When setup to widescreen, you will notice that only some games and DVD movies will only benefit from a widescreen television. This is because not all games and DVD movies are developed to be watched in widescreen.

1) Power on your PS2 Console, this is by pressing the 'Power/Reset' button down. Then quickly press the 'Eject' button on your console to stop the disc drive loading the inserted disc. This will make the console load onto the PS2 main menu.

2) Once the PS2 has booted onto the 'Main Menu', you will see two options 'Browser' and 'System Configuration Menu'. Using the D-pad found on your dualshock 2 controller, select the 'System Configuration Menu' option and press the 'X' button to enter.

3) Then the 'System Configuration Menu' will now appear onscreen on your TV. So using the D-pad, browse through the different options until you see the one called 'Screen Size'. When you have found it, select it and press the 'X' button on the dualshock 2 controller to enter.

4) You will now have three choices, '4.3', 'Full' and 'Widescreen'. Since you have a widescreen television, the option that you want to select is 'Widescreen'. This will make the PS2 system settings configure the console to display games and movies in the 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio.

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How To Perform The Fan Mod On Your PS2 Slimline Console / Make It Spin Faster

The PS2 slimline console is more prone to overheating than the PS2 fat style console. This is because the electrical components are more cramped together, to make the PS2 console size much smaller. This causes the GPU and CPU to easily overheat because there is not much room inside the console for the unwanted heat to escape. This can be a problem if you are a nonstop gamer and game for endless hours because overheating can cause the game to randomly freeze during playing it. Also overheating causes the lifespan of the PlayStation 2 to gradually decrease, since the heat puts stress on internal electrical components.

The PS2 slimline has a internal cooling fan placed on a heat sink inside the console. This allows the cooling fan to extract heat from the heat sink and blow it out from the rear vents of the console. Although Sony designed the cooling system very well, the speed of the cooling fan is not set to its maximum rpm from the factory. This limits the ability of the cooling fan to extract hot air out. So there is a modification that you can perform on your PS2 slimline, which will allow the fan to spin faster constantly. This will help it shift more heat out of the console in less time. This fan mod involves you to open up your PS2 slimline console and will void your warranty, so bear that in mind before performing it!

1) Power off your PS2 console by holding down the 'Power/Reset' button for 4 seconds. Then unplug the power cord and AV cord from the rear of the console. Unplug any controllers on memory cards inserted into front of the console.

2) You will need to dissemble your console apart. So you will need to obtain an 'F'lat' head screwdriver, to remove the plastic and rubber tabs that cover the screws and a 'Philips' head screwdriver, to open the screws that hold the console together. To begin with, turn the console upside down, so the PS2 'Logo' is facing downwards. Now you will numerous plastic and rubber tabs, which are found on the bottom side of the console.

3) You need to remove all of the tabs, so using a 'Flat' head screwdriver, pry them out one by one. Then using your 'Philips' head screwdriver, unscrew all the screws and place them into a container, so they can't get lost so easily.

4) Turn your PS2 console around and grab the top part of the left side of your PS2 with your hands and gradually pull it towards the right. Once the top part of the PS2 is completely removed, placed it down to one side.

5) Now that the insides are fully exposed, you will see the cooling fan located at the bottom left of the console, placed near a 'Silver' color heat sink. The fan will have three wires, 'Red' (12 volt power), 'Black' (ground) and 'White' (sensor). The white wire is the one that you will need to disconnect. This will trick the cooling fan to think that the console is overheating and it will run it at full speed all the time. So get a pair of 'Scissors' and snip the 'White' color wire in the middle. Once you have done that, you successfully done the fan mod to your console.

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How To Fix PS2 Disc Tray Thats Making a Grinding Noise / Sound

The old fat style PS2 console uses a disc tray to load games into the disc drive. Overtime, the PS2 disc tray will become a little rusty, due to opening and closing numerous times over the years of hard use of the console. You will notice that when you press the eject button to pop out the disc tray, you will hear an awkward grinding noise. This is because the metal rods the disc tray uses to move on have become dirty and have no lubrication on them. Adding lubrication onto the metal rods will reduce friction and allow the disc tray to open and close smoothly, getting rid of the noise. Thankfully, if you own a PlayStation 2 slimline console, you don't have to worry about this kind of problem, since it uses a flap.

1) Press the 'Eject' button to open the disc tray. Once the disc tray opens, remove the 'Game Disc' placed inside it and put it back into the DVD case.

2) Turn the PS2 console upside down, so the blue PS2 logo is facing downwards. Look at the disc tray, you will see two metal rods that are placed on both the left and right sides of it.

3) Get some lubrication oil and pour a sensible amount onto one end of a cotton bud. Then using the lubricated side of the cotton bud, gently run it downwards and upwards on both metal rods. This method will apply an even amount of lubrication liquid across all areas of the metal rods.

4) Now press the 'Eject' button and open and close the disc tray 6 times. This will lubricate the disc drive rods properly, so the lubrication runs all the way down the rods and into its mechanism. If you notice that the noise still occurs, then apply more lubrication until the noise becomes minimized.

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How To Open & Take Apart Sony PS2 Memory Card / PS2 Memory Card Disassembly

The Sony PlayStation 2 console uses a memory card to store game save data you have created from playing games. Once the game save data has been saved onto your PS2 8mb memory card, you can then retrieve it easily by loading them from the games menu. Once loaded, you can continue where you have left of previously in the game and progress further. Sometimes the Sony PS2 memory can become faulty and problematic because when inserted into the console it will not be recognized. This problem usually occurs because the memory card needs to be cleaned internally, due to dust and dirt causing bad electrical connections. So you might find the disassembly instructions that are provided below helpful to help you take apart your PS2 memory successfully.

1) Remove the PS2 memory card from the 'Memory Card' slot it is currently inserted into. This is by gripping the bottom part of the memory card with your hand and pulling it outwards.

2) The PS2 memory is held together by two small sized 'Philips Head Screws'. So obtain a small sized 'Philips' head screwdriver, so you can remove both screws. Now turn the 'Memory Card' upside down, so the label is facing downwards.

3) You will see two small sized 'Philips Head 'Screws' positioned at the top 'Left' and 'Right' corners. So using your 'Screwdriver', unscrew both screws and place them in a location where they can't be misplaced.

4) Then using your fingers, grab both the bottom and top sides of the memory card and pull them apart from each other. If it has never been opened before, it will not open just like that. So use a 'Flat' head screwdriver and insert the flat head into the small 'Seam' found in the middle of the split. Then gradually push the screwdriver upwards and downwards to separate both parts. This will disassemble the memory card into two separate parts, the bottom part is where the circuit board is positioned in.

5) You can also remove the circuit board from the bottom part of the memory card. This is by using the 'Flat' head screwdriver, find a corner, place it underneath the circuit board, push it upwards and it will gradually remove itself from plastic.

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How To Make Nokia N8 Into a WIFI Internet Hotspot By Tethering

The Nokia N8 has an internal WIFI antenna that can receive and broadcast wireless waves. This means that the device has the ability to transform itself from an ordinary mobile phone into a useable WIFI internet hotspot. A application that makes that possible, which you can download onto your Nokia N8 from the OVI Store is called 'Jokiuspot'. There are two versions of this application, a free light version that allows you to try it out, with limited features and a paid premium version that allows you to change the name of your WIFI hotspot and add password security. When you run this application on your Nokia N8, it uses the mobile phones 3G internet connection from your network provider for internet access and broadcasts it into a wireless WIFI adhoc signal. This allows you to connect your wireless compatible devices such as your tablet or laptop to your Nokia N8 and connect it onto the internet.

1) Once you have downloaded and installed either the 'Free' or 'Paid version of Joikuspot, you are now ready to proceed with setting it up correctly. To begin with, tap the icon of the Joikuspot application to launch it.

2) When the application has launched, you will see a small 'Green' color screen icon that says 'Start'. Using your finger, tap the icon to create a wireless internet accesspoint. A message will appear onscreen saying 'Allow Sharing Your Internet Connection With External Devices', to proceed further, tap the 'Yes' option that appears on the bottom left of the screen.

3) It will now ask you to select a 'Internet Access Point' setting that you use to connect your mobile phone onto the internet. So if your sim card network provider is 'Vodaphone', then you will need to select the 'Vodaphone' internet settings. If you don't have the correct internet settings for your Nokia N8, contact the customer service department for your network. This is so they can send you the correct settings that are compatible with your particular phone model, in order to make Joikuspot work.

4) Once the correct internet settings have been selected, then Joikuspot will create a mobile internet connection from your network provider and will turn it into a wireless signal to be broadcasted. Then you can search for the accesspoint that you have just created, on the device that you want to access internet on and connect it onto the internet. When you have finished browsing the internet, you can close the accesspoint created in Joikuspot by tapping the 'Red' color icon that says 'Stop'.

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How To Replace a Nokia 6230i Buzzer Ringer LoudSpeaker / Solution Problem Fix

The Nokia 6230i uses two internal speakers, a ear piece speaker, which is used to hear conversations during calls and a loudspeaker, which is used for music playback, alarm clock and ringtones. If you hear crackling sounds when the loudspeaker is in use, this is a sign that the speaker has become faulty and will need replacing, before it causes a problem later on. Thanks to the way Nokia designed this particular mobile phone, no screwdrivers or special tools are required to replace the loudspeaker. So this repair should be very easy for you to perform on your device at home.

1) Power off your Nokia 6230i by holding down the 'Power Button' down for 3 seconds. This will turn off the mobile phone, so you can proceed with fixing the speaker problem safely.

2) Turn the Nokia 6230i upside down, with the screen and buttons facing down. Then remove the back plastic battery lid by pressing the 'Tab' found at the bottom of it and sliding it downwards. 

3) Now that you have removed the rear plastic battery lid housing, you will need to remove the antenna, its found above the BL5C battery pack. This part is used to make the mobile phone receive incoming signals from your network provider, so you can make calls, texts and browse the internet. This part also houses the loudspeaker inside it, so what you need to do is remove it. So get a spare 'Sim Card' and insert it into the edge of the antenna and slide all the way around it to pry it out.

4) Once the antenna has been successfully removed, you will see a 'Circle' shaped 'Loudspeaker'. Using your finger, remove it from the speaker's housing and replace it with your new replacement part speaker. 

5) Once you have installed the new replacement loudspeaker, place the antenna back onto the top section of the mobile phone, lining up the '3 Gold Color Pins' and press it down. You will hear a couple of click sounds once it has firmly locked in. Then reattach the battery lid by placing it onto the back of the mobile phone and pushing it upwards, you will hear a click sound when it is locked in.

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How To Make PSN Games Download Faster On a Slow PS3 Console

Sony has created the PSN network that allows you to play online with other players, download content to use with your games, as well as downloading full games and demos. The advantage you gain from downloading games directly onto your PS3 console is that you don't have to go out and purchase the actual game from a retail store, saving you time and hassle. The content that you have downloaded will only work on your PSN account, so you can't swap games with your friends so easily. You may consider yourself to download games onto your PS3 because of the convenience, but the process of downloading it can be very time consuming for many individuals like yourself. This can cause lots of frustration because you have to wait days for the download to be finished, which can cause your excitement to play the game disappear, due to waiting so long. I have experience this and i have come up with many ways that i want to share that will help you overcome slow downloads on your PlayStation 3 console.

 3 ways to make games download faster on a PS3 console

1) Switch from using WiFi to a wired Ethernet connection. Using a WiFi router to connect your PlayStation 3 console wirelessly onto the internet makes life easier because no wires are involved to create connectivity. But with creating a wired connection, using a Ethernet cable to connect the PS3 to the internet router will provide a much faster download speed and reduce lag instantly.

2) Upgrade your actual internet connection. The type of internet connection matters, using a USB dongle modem or a telephone line will certainly be slower than a cable modem. Also the mbps speed your internet service provider will impact the download speed. The faster the speed is, usually you will have to pay more money on a monthly basis, but your PS3 will benefit from it when it comes to downloading PSN Content.

3) Stop other downloads running at the same time. Running multiple downloads at the same time takes bandwidth up, therefore this impacts the speed of the content downloading, as its increases the duration for them to be completed. So stop all the other downloads running at the same time and download one thing at a time because it will be the most suitable method to gain faster download speeds.

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How To Make GameBoy Color Screen More Brighter

Nintendo released the Gameboy color back in 1998 and it came in a wide range of different colors to choose from including bright green, red, blue, orange and yellow. The Gameboy color at its time was the first handheld console by Nintendo that can actually play games on a color screen, this changed portable gaming completely for everybody. Sadly, the Gameboy color was discontinued worldwide in 2003 and was no longer in production at that point, due to a newer version going to be released very soon. But if you can still get your hands on one of these retro consoles, they are still playable today because of its unforgettable games selection that includes endless Pokemon games on cartridges. You might find that although the screen is color, the screen is very dark. This is because when Nintendo manufactured it, they did not include a backlight behind the screen that lights it all up, due to wanting to limit battery life consumption for portability. Although there is not much you can do to make it 100% more brighter, unless you modify it, you can still make a few changes here and there to enhance it slightly.

1) Use AA batteries that are fully charged. Playing your Gameboy color using dead batteries will not provide sufficient voltage to the screen, therefore making it appear dull and dark to you. Using batteries that are fully charged will provide constant voltage to the screen and it won't starve for power, which will result in a sharper and brighter picture to be displayed that has better contrast levels.

2) Play in a well lite room. Since the Gameboy color doesn't have a internal backlight, you can't really see whats on the screen in dark situations. As the screen uses reflective technology, the more brighter the room your playing in is, the better visibility the screen will have. If you want to, you could also consider yourself placing a table lamp or flash torch directly on top of the screen to increase the brightness.

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Possible Android CDD compliance issue

A USB device was detected in Linux, but was not exposed via the Android USB Host API.  Section 7.7 of the Android Compatibility Definition Document (CDD) states:

If a device implementation includes a USB host port:

• ...

• it MUST implement the Android USB hostAPI as documented in the AndroidSDK, and MUST declare support for the hardware feature

Solution:

Contact the device manufacturer and ask if they are are compliant with this section of the CCD.

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Nexus 7 Mobile (3G) Restricted Device Issue

If a Nexus 7 is powered on with an OTG attached, the OTG devices will be flagged as restricted and not accessible via USB Host.

Solution:

1. Disconnect the OTG cable from the Nexus 7 Mobile (3G)
2. Power Off and Restart the device.
1. Press and hold the Power button until you see "Power Off"
2. Release the Power button.
3. Tap Ok
4. After shutdown, press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds.

There have been a few reports of Nexus 7 Mobile (3G) devices being affected by Issue 58277

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Android 4.3 Issue 58277

It appears that the USB Host API in the Android 4.3 release does not reliably work on some Nexus 10 and Nexus 7 2nd gen. devices.  As a result programs that require this functionality many not work properly (Gallery, Nexus Media Importer, etc)  This can not be fixed completely without an Android update, but these steps work-around the issue for many.

Work-Around:

This has worked 100% on my Nexus 7 (2013) which usually has the issue 50% of the time after a reboot.  

1. Disable any live wallpapers
2. Hold the device in Portrait mode
3. Open Android Settings and make the following temporary changes
4. Under Security -> Lock Screen.  Select None
5. Under Accessibility -> Auto-rotate screen.  Make sure it is NOT checked
6. (Nexus 7 2013 Only!) Under Language and input -> English (United States)
7. Press and Hold Power until you see "Power Off"
8. Tap OK on Power Off
9. After shutdown, press and hold Power 3 seconds to restart.
10. Run OTG Troubleshooter and follow the instructions.
11. Repeat steps 7-10 until you get "All OK!"  If you have repeated this more than 5 times, see the note below*

More information here:

https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=58277

Factory Reset

*If after 5 times the USB devices still show "Protected", it is unlikely more reboots will resolve the issue.  If you are willing, many have reported that a factory reset has resolved the issue.  As this issue only can be truly resolved by an Android update, USB Host applications like NMI will not work on your device until Google fixes the issue.

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No Device Detected in Linux

This means that the kernel does not see a device, or the device is not Mass Storage.

Solution:

1. Connect a flash/pen drive or card reader to the OTG.  Hard drives may not work due to power requirements.
2. Try another OTG cable.  The cable could have broken pins.
3. Try another USB device.  The device may be broken or not Mass Storage.

Notes for the Nexus 7 2013:

I've discovered several devices that are not compatible with the Nexus 7 2013.  Not pictured are Integral card readers (only available in the UK).  The Kingston DT Micro and the DigiPower Reader work fine on my Nexus 7 2012, but the others should probably be avoided.

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No OTG Detected

• A "?" here means that OTG Troubleshooter does not support OTG cable detection for this device.  Supported devices include Nexus 7 (All models) and Nexus 10.
• An "X" means that no OTG device is detected.

Solutions:

1. Get an OTG cable.  Charge/data cables with USB couplers generally will not work!
2. Connect the OTG cable.  If there is a "?", make sure the OTG has a flash/pen drive or card reader attached.
3. Try another OTG cable.  There are many OTG cables of questionable quality out there.  Some that work in one device will not work in another.
4. Power Off and Restart the device.
1. Press and hold the Power button until you see "Power Off"
2. Release the Power button.
3. Tap Ok
4. After shutdown, press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds.
5. Restart OTG Troubleshooter

Alternate Test:

Another simple way to verify a cable is good/compatible is to connect a USB mouse or keyboard to the OTG.  A mouse pointer will show up if connecting a mouse.  You should be able to type on the keyboard in apps like email.

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No USB Host Support

Unfortunately, this device does not have USB Host support and does not allow you to connect an OTG.  It could be because the device is running less than Android 3.2 or the hardware does not support it.

Solution:

Generally, there is no solution.  In rare cases, a manufacturer can enable USB Host via a firmware update.

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How To Fix a Soldering Iron Tip Thats Not Melting Solder Wire

A soldering iron is widely used in the electronics industry to melt soldering wire to create permanent solder joints onto printed circuit boards. After continuous use, the soldering iron tip will contain oxidation and corrosion from the flux created from burning solder wire. If that happens, it can cause the solder wire not to melt onto the tip, making the soldering iron none functional. This is because it prevents the heat created by the heating element to reach down to the very bottom of the tip. This problem can be fixed by cleaning the soldering iron tip, this will remove all of the current oxidation and corrosion on it. So don't throw your old trusty soldering iron away just yet!

1) To begin with the maintenance, switch off the 'Wall Socket' to turn off the soldering iron. Leave it for '5' minutes to allow the soldering iron to cool down. You can check if the soldering is cooled down by attempting to melt solder wire onto the middle section of the metal housing that the tip goes into. If the solder wire doesn't melt, it is cooled down and its safe for you to now clean the tip.

2) You want to make sure that the metal tip is firmly inserted into the heating element because if its loose, then it won't get proper heat conduction from the heating element and it will not get hot enough. So get a 'Philips' head screwdriver and using it, tighten the screw found near the metal tip.

3) Now you will need to clean the metal tip. So obtain a rough 'Steel Wool Wire Brush' or some 'Sandpaper', both can be bought from hardware stores for dirt cheap. Then place it onto the metal tip, then using it rapidly scrub in circular motions until the discoloration is removed and the silvery metal color is restored.

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How To Fix Rattling Sound From Headphone Drivers/Speakers

If you own a pair of headphones and they make a rattling sound when you use them, this sound can become a problem because it destroys the sound quality, especially if you are a pure audiophile. You might be thinking right now that your headphones are faulty, but the reason why you hear the rattle sound is because tiny hairs have got onto the drivers from everyday use. So when you play music with lots of low bass frequencies loudly through the headphones, the drivers rapidly move up and down and vibrate the hairs. The hairs that are vibrating, cause a rattling sound to be heard to your ears, when you are listening to your music. Usually removing the hairs from the driver that rattles, gets rid of this particular problem, but if it doesn't resolve it, then the drivers is blown out and need replacing with a new one. You can get replacement drivers from the headphone manufacturer, so contact them to find how you can get your hands on some.

1) The best tool to use to remove the trapped hairs from the headphone driver that rattles is using a low powered vacuum cleaner. This will suck up all the tiny hairs found on top of the driver and other dirt particles lying around. Make sure the vacuum cleaner is not high powered because it can cause damaged to the diaphragm and voice coil because of too much suction power! 

2) Prepare the vacuum cleaner, by attaching the small nozzle attachment onto the pipe. Then plug the vacuum cleaner into a wall socket and switch it on. 

3) You can directly see the headphones driver if you look into the leather ear pad on most cans. If you struggle to see the headphone driver, you can also remove the leather ear pad. This is so you can clean it thoroughly, but this might involve you to remove screws and take things apart.

4) Point the nozzle into the leather pad, pointing it directly onto the rattling headphones driver. Then switch on the vacuum cleaner and allow the machine to do its job. The suction power from the machine will suck up all the hairs and dirt. Once you have finished cleaning, power off the vacuum cleaner and plug in your headphones into your music player to see if the noise has gone. If the rattle sound still persists, then using the vacuum cleaner clean it again because there are still some hairs that are trapped inside.

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How To Stop Door Hinges From Squeaking & Creaking Usign WD40

Doors in your home use metal hinges to allow them to open and close. The hinges eventually become stiff and rusty, due to wear and tear over the years of them constantly working. When this happens, the hinges will become noisy and will squeak or creak when you open or close your door. This happens because the hinges are not lubricated and friction is causing them noises to appear. Squeaking doors in your home can cause lots of frustration and can get on your nerves, especially if you open your windows to let fresh air in during summer. So the best way to stop door hinges from squeaking is to apply an oil based lubricant spray like WD40. WD40 is a lubricant spray in a can, which contains a special formula that lubricates and protects the surface that it's sprayed onto. When this lubricant is sprayed onto the hinges, it will loosen them up slightly, making the hinges move more freely, getting rid of the squeaking noise.

 What to do about a Squeaky Door Hinge

1) Attach the small red color 'Straw' that is provided with can of WD40 spray. Attaching the straw will keep things tidy when spraying because it prevents the spray going all over the place and in one direction.

2) Most doors have two metal hinges that hold the door in place to its frame, one at the top and the other at the bottom. So open the door fully, so you can easily access the door hinges. Now using the can of WD40 spray, point the straw in the direction of the top hinge and spray. Once you have done that, do the same procedure for the second metal hinge found at the bottom.

3) When you have finished applying the lubricant spray onto both door hinges, open and close the door a few times for the lubricate to work. If you still hear the squeaking sound, apply some more WD40 spray onto the hinges until the sound as been eliminated completely.

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How To Clean a PS2 Slimline Laser Lens Without Opening The Console

The PlayStation 2 console uses a laser lens to read data of game discs and DVD movies in order to make them functional. After extensive use of the Sony PS2 console, the laser lens will become dusty and dirty from everyday use. This causes the laser lens to have difficulty reading discs and the console will start to give disc read errors onscreen. If you own a PS2 slimline model, you are lucky because you don't have to dissemble the complete console to clean the laser lens, like you do with the fat bulky console. This is because the laser lens can be exposed by pressing the eject button to open the disc flap, so you won't void any warranty with the manufacturer. Usually, giving the laser lens a quick clean will restore its ability to read discs like new, but if your console is still giving you errors, the laser is probably burnt out and will need replacing.

1) Power off your PS2 console by holding down the 'Power' button for 4 seconds. This will power off the console and will put it into standby mode, making it safe for you to perform the maintenance.

2) Press the 'Eject' button, so the disc flap can open. If a game disc is already inserted into the console remove it because you will need to gain access to the laser lens. The laser lens looks like a small blue colored eye in metal housing.

3) Then Obtain a bottle of 'Rubbing Alcohol' from your local hardware store. This is a special liquid that is solvent free that works wonders when it comes to cleaning electronics. Then unscrew the 'Cap' from the bottle and pour a sensible amount of liquid onto a 'Cotton Bud'.

4) Now using the wet side of the 'Cotton Bud', gently clean the laser lens upwards and downwards a few times. Don't press down too hard or clean in fast circular motion because you won't clean it any better, in fact you can cause scratches on the lens so be careful!

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How To Fix PSP Battery Lid Cover Thats Loose & Creaking

The Sony PSP console obtains power from the inserted battery pack to power on and become functional to use. A battery lid is placed on top of the battery pack to protect it from getting damaged from everyday use or falling out when using the console. If you have had your PSP console for a long time or you have bought it second hand, sometimes the battery lid becomes loose and wobbly. This problem usually occurs because of the battery lid fitment has worn out on the console, causing the battery lid to move slightly. This problem is not going to cause you any problems with you gaming on your PSP console, but if its fixable, its worth attempting to permanently eliminate the looseness with a slight modification.

1) Power off your PSP console by flicking the 'Power Switch' upwards and holding it in that position for 5 seconds. Then turn your PSP console upside down, so the screen and buttons are facing downwards because you will need to remove the battery cover.

2) Remove the battery lid from the console, by pressing the 'Release' button found near the battery compartment. Pressing this button will unlock the mechanism that holds the battery lid in place, so you can then remove it from the console.

3) Once you have removed the battery lid, obtain a roll of 'Double Side Sticky-tape' and a pair of 'Scissors'. You will require that particular tape because you are going to use it to secure the battery lid onto the battery pack, to prevent it from moving.

4) Now using your 'Scissors', cut a small sized square piece from the roll. Then peel of the protective paper on both sides to reveal the sickness of the tape. Then carefully place the tape on the back of the battery lid in the middle.

5) Then reinserted the battery lid back onto the console, covering up the battery pack. Then use your finger to firmly press down the middle section of the lid to ensure that the tape sticks onto the battery pack. Now that you are finished, the battery lid can't move because the tape is holding it down firmly in place.

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How To Fix a PSP That Won't Turn Off - Screen Black & Frozen

 

If you have been using your PSP console, the screen is black and the console is frozen, you can't power off the device using the power switch button. This is because the firmware has locked up due to an unknown error during operation of the console. This can become a problem because leaving your PSP console in this state can cause the battery life to gradually decrease. Don't panic though its nothing serious, all you need to do is manually turn off the PSP console by removing the battery pack and the problem will no longer occur.

1) Remove both the UMD game disc and memory stick from the console. You are required to remove both of them to prevent further damage occurring to the firmware on the system.

2) You will need to gain access to the battery compartment. So turn your PSP console upside down with the screen and buttons facing downwards. You might want to place the console onto a soft towel to prevent the screen getting scratched.

3) Look at the battery lid, you will see a small button that says 'Push'. Pressing this button will release the battery lid, so using your finger press down that button. While pressing the button, slide the battery lid towards the left to remove it from the back of the console.

4) Insert your finger nails into the sides of the battery pack, pull it upwards and pry it out. Once removed, leave it out for 10 seconds and then reinsert it back in. This will disconnect the power going into the PSP console refreshing the system, which will force it turn off.

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