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PSP 300x Front Casing Replacement

Introduction

Steps for replacing the outer casing of a Sony PSP-3000.

What you need

  1. PSP 300x Front Casing Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 PSP 300x Front Casing Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 PSP 300x Front Casing 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 Front Casing 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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  4. PSP 300x Front Casing Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 PSP 300x Front Casing 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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  5. PSP 300x Front Casing Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

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

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  6. PSP 300x Front Casing 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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  7. PSP 300x Front Casing Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 PSP 300x Front Casing 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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Conclusion

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

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This is only the faceplate, not a casing replacement, come on

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