How to Fix a PSP Battery

If your Sony Playstation Portable (PSP) battery will not hold a charge, it may not be completely dead. There is a chance that you can jump start its ability to hold a charge by priming the cells against each other. Note that this will not work with every "dead" battery, especially if the battery has been physically damaged.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Two small wires
• 2 inch square of aluminum foil or other light conducting material

1. Remove the battery from the PSP.

2. Insert one end of each wire into the two terminals, one to the positive and one to the negative. Make sure that the wires do not touch one another.

3. Wrap the foil around each loose end of the wires, making sure that the wires themselves do not touch.

4. Allow this connection to sit for about 30 seconds.

5. Remove the foil and wires, and put the battery back into the PSP. It should be able to take a charge, although you will now need to fully recharge the battery before starting your PSP.

Tips & Warnings

• If this procedure does not work, you will either need to purchase a new battery or send yours to Sony for repairs or a replacement.
• Some guides will tell you to touch each wire to your tongue rather than using aluminum foil. This is, of course, extremely dangerous and exposes you to a risk of injury, so don't do it.

References

• General battery repair explanations