My PSP will not power up.

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May 26th, 2005, 14:51
PhilipMUFC

My PSP will not power up.

Hello,

This might be a problem with a really easy or difficult solution. Since I took my PSP out of the box it would not power up properly. It has been fully charged, and is the Japanese version. When I flick the power switch on, the screen and the green light both light up for a second then disappear. I've tried taking the battery out and putting it back in, and holding the power button for 15 seconds etc. but nothing seems to be working... :(

Could anyone help me out?

Thanks in advance, Philip
May 26th, 2005, 14:53
Cap'n 1time

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhilipMUFC

Hello,

This might be a problem with a really easy or difficult solution. Since I took my PSP out of the box it would not power up properly. It has been fully charged, and is the Japanese version. When I flick the power switch on, the screen and the green light both light up for a second then disappear. I've tried taking the battery out and putting it back in, and holding the power button for 15 seconds etc. but nothing seems to be working... :(

Could anyone help me out?

Thanks in advance, Philip

all I can say is buy a new battery.
May 26th, 2005, 15:15
oasismark

Erm.....

Maybe try holding the power switch up.

When the psp is on, a quick flick up will put the psp into sleep mode, whilst holding it up turnes if off.

Other that that, it sounds buggered!! :eek:

EDIT...

Just re-read, and seams youv'e tried what i said.

erm... it's buggered!
May 26th, 2005, 15:18
leggy

Have you tried it using the power cable instead of the battery?
May 26th, 2005, 15:20
PhilipMUFC

Thanks for the replies.

Power... cable?

If you mean the charger i've tried using it while plugged in, still no result.
May 26th, 2005, 16:55
leggy

In that case, I hope you have got a receipt!
May 26th, 2005, 18:09
PhilipMUFC

Yep, you guys sure there's no solution then, because sending it back is gonna be hell (live in UK, ordered from Japan). :(
May 27th, 2005, 15:35
leggy

Let us know how you get on and good luck!!
May 28th, 2005, 21:47
orochi-x

where about in the uk you from? Maybe if someone lives close you could try thier battery 1st. I had to send some faulty gear back to Japan a few years back and it was a complete nightmare. I'm from Birmingham btw.
May 28th, 2005, 23:14
SoQb0nc5r

hey i live in manchester too :) (u mufc fan :D)

yep, only thing that comes to mind, is to buy a new battery :)
May 29th, 2005, 18:24
leggy

Surely it would not just be the battery at fault if the maachine doesn't even work with the power cable - it looks like the PSP itself might be shagged :-(
May 29th, 2005, 22:05
leigh

Quote:

Originally Posted by leggy

Surely it would not just be the battery at fault if the maachine doesn't even work with the power cable - it looks like the PSP itself might be shagged :-(

does the power cable definately work properly?
May 30th, 2005, 16:49
aseddon130

i had the problem of it not powering on properly yesterday, tried charging up the PSP and still no luck ... then i realised i'd took the battery out to hide from my brother to stop him playing it when i went out :s (lol)