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PSP 300x Analog Stick Replacement

PSP 300x Analog Stick Replacement

mbnewsom

mbnewsom and 13 other contributors

Last updated on March 24, 2025

15 minutes
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Introduction

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Guide for removing the Analog stick in a Sony PSP-3000

What you need

Parts

Tools

  • Phillips #00 Screwdriver
    Phillips #00 Screwdriver
  • Spudger
    Spudger

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  1. PSP 300x Analog Stick Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 PSP 300x Analog Stick Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 PSP 300x Analog Stick Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Place the PSP face down and locate the battery cover on the left side of the device.

    • Lift and remove the battery cover to reveal the battery.

    • Remove the battery.

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  2. PSP 300x Analog Stick Replacement, Front Casing: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Peel back the warranty sticker that is behind the battery with a spudger or your fingernail.

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  3. PSP 300x Analog Stick Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 PSP 300x Analog Stick Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew all four screws from the back of the PSP with the Phillips #00 Screwdriver.

    • Two are located behind the battery's warranty sticker.

    • Two are located on the right side of the PSP.

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  4. PSP 300x Analog Stick Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Next, unscrew the two screws located at the top of the PSP.

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  5. PSP 300x Analog Stick Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Then, remove the single screw from the bottom edge of the PSP (which is positioned next to the barcode).

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  6. PSP 300x Analog Stick Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 PSP 300x Analog Stick Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the spudger in between the outer casing of the PSP, beginning at the "R" shoulder button, and gently pry off the casing.


    • Remove the front casing completely.

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  7. PSP 300x Analog Stick Replacement, LCD Screen: step 7, image 1 of 2 PSP 300x Analog Stick Replacement, LCD Screen: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Push the homebar to the right to release the tab located on the right side of the LCD screen.

    • DO NOT completely remove the homebar, as it is still connected by ribbon cables.

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  8. PSP 300x Analog Stick Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 PSP 300x Analog Stick Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 PSP 300x Analog Stick Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • Slowly lift the LCD screen off the PSP starting at the top edge corner.

    • Again, the LCD screen is attached by ribbon cables, so do not remove it completely.

    • Orientation of PSP is flipped in photo.

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  10. PSP 300x Analog Stick Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 PSP 300x Analog Stick Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the small brown locks on the four ribbon cable connectors up using a spudger or fingernail.

    • Pull all four ribbon cables out.

    • Now remove the LCD screen and homebar from the PSP.

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  11. PSP 300x Analog Stick Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the metal tab that lies above the LCD screen.

    • Upon reassembly, make note that the stamped lettering faces down, and the large tab fits just above the motherboard to the right hand side of the left trigger.

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  12. PSP 300x Analog Stick Replacement, Trigger Buttons: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screw securing 'L' trigger to the PSP.

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  13. PSP 300x Analog Stick Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the white plastic piece that holds the 'L' trigger in place.

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  14. PSP 300x Analog Stick Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 'L' trigger from the PSP.

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  15. PSP 300x Analog Stick Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screw securing the 'R' trigger.

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  16. PSP 300x Analog Stick Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the white plastic piece that holds the 'R' trigger in place.

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  17. PSP 300x Analog Stick Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 'R' trigger from the PSP.

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  18. PSP 300x Analog Stick Replacement, Analog Stick: step 17, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screw from the bottom left edge of the PSP.

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  19. PSP 300x Analog Stick Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 1

    • Being careful not to break the ribbon cable, use the spudger to peel the adhesive button of the the 'L' trigger off the PSP.

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  20. PSP 300x Analog Stick Replacement: step 19, image 1 of 2 PSP 300x Analog Stick Replacement: step 19, image 2 of 2

    • Using a fingernail or spudger, flip up the retaining bracket on the d-pad and 'L' trigger ribbon cable.

    • Lift the black plastic bracket along with the d-pad contact pad, disconnecting the ribbon cable as you lift.

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  21. PSP 300x Analog Stick Replacement: step 20, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the cable from the connector and remove the entire black piece from the PSP.

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  22. PSP 300x Analog Stick Replacement: step 21, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screw holding the analog stick in place.

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  23. PSP 300x Analog Stick Replacement: step 22, image 1 of 2 PSP 300x Analog Stick Replacement: step 22, image 2 of 2

    • Flip up the lock on the analog sticks ribbon cable.

    • Remove the analog stick from the PSP.

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Conclusion

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

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Thank you for the tutorial, and I learned a lot!

Charda Eben Haezer - Reply

Thank you so much!!! you are the best!!!

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