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Introduction

not read UMD games and you haven’t indication for insertion games. The problem probably is in UMD switch.

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Step 1

              UMD switch
  • If you haven’t indication for inserted disk the problem probably is in UMD switch.

If you haven’t indication for inserted disk the problem probably is in UMD switch.

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Step 2

  • Unhook the door metal plate and disassemble UMD door.

Unhook the door metal plate and disassemble UMD door.

Step 3

  • With a screwdriver I short the UMD switch to test the laser.

With a screwdriver I short the UMD switch to test the laser.

Step 4

  • Now let’s disassemble it.

Now let’s disassemble it.

Step 5

  • Disconnect and remove the display.

Disconnect and remove the display.

Step 6

  • I must disconnect 7x cables and unscrew a screw.

I must disconnect 7x cables and unscrew a screw.

Step 7

  • Now I disconnect the battery connector and here is the mainboard.

Now I disconnect the battery connector and here is the mainboard.

Step 8

  • I used soldering station to remove the old one and put the new one (UMD switch).

I used soldering station to remove the old one and put the new one (UMD switch).

Step 9

  • Let’s assemble and test it.

Let’s assemble and test it.

Step 10

  • And it works!

And it works!

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

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Dukefazon - Apr 7, 2021

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Step 2 - picture number 3 is wrong, I broke off a little part of my PSP E1004. The left arrow points up but you have to pull it down, while trying to pry gently to the right. I learned the hard way after I managed to take it off.