PSP update problem
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My son has a PSP. He just bought a new game which requires a software update to version 2.80, this update is on the game disc. He followed the on-screen instructions (at least he told me he did) and the update stopped at a certain point, with an error message on-screen saying to contact customer support. Now it's switched off and won't switch on again. Any ideas?, is it repairable?, can it be 're-booted'?
Any help would be most appreciated.
Any help would be most appreciated.
After further 'research' (phoned Sony) I'm told that it can be repaired, however Sony want £115 and say it could take 3-6 months!!!
I've contacted a few repairers, who say that the mainboard will need changing, (only Sony can reflash it - and they're not interested), one reckons they can probably 'downgrade' it to work then upgrade again for £40, otherwise the going rate is sround £90-100 to change the mainboard.
I like the suggestion of a DIY approach if it's possible, I can access the memory card through my PC and we have another (working) PSP so formatting the card etc is no problem. Any more info on reloading/downgrading/upgrading etc from the memory card?
I've contacted a few repairers, who say that the mainboard will need changing, (only Sony can reflash it - and they're not interested), one reckons they can probably 'downgrade' it to work then upgrade again for £40, otherwise the going rate is sround £90-100 to change the mainboard.
I like the suggestion of a DIY approach if it's possible, I can access the memory card through my PC and we have another (working) PSP so formatting the card etc is no problem. Any more info on reloading/downgrading/upgrading etc from the memory card?
research bricking of psp's in google there should belots of info on this. ive downgraded my psp a few times so i can play emulated games. isnt your psp under warantee? i dont thing u need to take out the mainboard there should be a way of writing firmware without removal of case but i could be wrong
last resorts you could go to argos buy a new one and realise when you take it home that its not working!
last resorts you could go to argos buy a new one and realise when you take it home that its not working!
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