How to replace your analog stick
So, your analog stick has broken and you are looking for a step by step walkthough? Well, it happens to the best of us, but don’t worry, we have just the thing. Ben Bishop has recently run into this same problem and has documented his journey to repair his precious PSP. Complete with pictures and explanations, it is a great read for any Do It Yourself’er. Check it out at the link “Full Article” link below.
Update: Califrag from the comments has made a great video that shows how to disassemble and reassemble the analog stick unit. Great video, check it out! Thanks Califrag for the video. Check it out [here].
So, your analog stick has broken and you are looking for a step by step walkthough? Well, it happens to the best of us, but don’t worry, we have just the thing. Ben Bishop has recently run into this same problem and has documented his journey to repair his precious PSP. Complete with pictures and explanations, it is a great read for any Do It Yourself’er.
1. Removing the Cover
You will need a small ‘Phillips’ (cross) screwdriver and ideally an anti static dust brush (available at PC stores) to replace your joystick on your PSP. Removing the cover of your PSP involves removing 5 small screws and the first three are fairly obvious. On the back of your case with the top facing away from you there are two screw holes, one toward the bottom of the case and one at the top right hand corner beneath the ‘L’ shoulder button. Next up, on the bottom of the PSP is a little silver screw that keep the front cover attached. Unscrew each of these and keep them somewhere safe.
Removing the battery reveals a couple more screws and one or two that are hidden. The screws that we need to remove are the left hand black one and there is one in the bottom left hand corner underneath the sticker. Be warned though this is a dead give away that the warranty is voided when this sticker has been tampered with. Rather than trying to peal this off simply locate the screw using the screwdriver and remove as indicated by the picture below.
Flip the PSP back over and if necessary remove the stick by prying it upwards with a screwdriver though it should just pull upwards. The PSP cover should now pry apart, taking care not to touch the screen and internals of the PSP.
2. Removing the Joystick
After removing the PSP cover, turn the system over revealing the under side of the buttons. There are two screws holding the joystick unit in place and these also need to be removed to free the unit. The joystick can now be removed and replaced with the new unit remembering to remove the stick beforehand. Make certain the ‘washer’ is in place when you install the unit and then replace the two screws, ensuring the joystick is secure.
3. Reassemble
ItÂ’s a good idea at this stage to remove any specs of dust or debris with the brush that may have landed of the screen or underside of the cover. Then carefully replace the cover and replace the screws that were removed in stage one of the process. Good luck.
Update: Califrag from the comments has made a great video that shows how to disassemble and reassemble the analog stick unit. Great video, check it out! Thanks Califrag for the video. Check it out [here].
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