How to Turn on a PSP Through the Charger Slot

Older Playstation Portable (PSP) models (those before the 2009's PSP Go) often develop problems with the power switch as they get older. However, there is an alternate method of turning on your PSP.

Things You'll Need

• PSP power cord

Instructions

1. Unplug the power cord from the PSP, and plug it into the wall.

2. Plug the cord into the PSP. You should see the "charging" light turn orange to indicate that the PSP is charging the battery. Note that if this light does not come on, the problem is not with your power switch but likely with the battery or charging mechanism.

3. Leave the PSP plugged in for at least two hours to ensure that the battery is completely charged.

4. Unplug the cord from the PSP and plug it back in. Repeat this quickly a few times until the PSP turns on.

Tips & Warnings

• Note that this method will not always work. It exploits an error in early PSP models' charging mechanisms which occasionally start when the battery is full. Since it is unreliable, you will likely need to have the power switch fixed or replaced for reliable use.

References

• PSP power slot exploits