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PSP 300x: Why wont my Psp wont turn on or charge?

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 12:40:30 -0700

My psp has been sitting for over a year. I took it to a used game store and tried several different chargers and nothing. Not even the charge light came on. It will turn on if you put a battery in it that has a charge but if you try to charge it still nothing happens.

⟐ Commented августа 11, 2024 at 12:40 GMT-7

DualShock 4: My dualshock 4 turns on then off again with 1 orange blink?

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:23:10 -0700

My ps4 DS4 is doing as title say's but only does this if u connect usb too it otherwise does nothing. Works in safe mode with usb connected tho, Nothing in normal mode.

Tried connecting it too pc with usb makes connection sound on the pc and lightbar on DS4 blinks once then off. Then tried too connect DS4 by Bluetooth too pc WIRELESS CONTROLLER appears in list with ready too pair underneath and pair button too push on screen. So try too put DS4 into pair mode where the lightbar blinks white (holding SHARE & PS BUTTON down) nothing happens so can't pair. Tried also resetting DS4 with thin object connected with usb will flash lightbar once does nothing if push reset without usb connected. Think that's everything I've tried just going too try connecting too my Android now, So PLEASE PLEASE somebody help me don't know what else I can do other than open it up and trying a few things...........

⟐ Commented августа 04, 2021 at 12:23 GMT-7

PlayStation 3 Slim: Why Does my ps3 go green -> yellow to red blinking light?

Wed, 31 May 2023 22:52:28 -0700

My ps3 will power on but a split second later go to yellow then 3 beeps with red blinking light. Is this the ylod issue that ps3 phat had? I have the tools needed to fix yold if that is it but i want to confirm thats the issue. The system is about 3 to 4 years old

⟐ Answer edited мая 31, 2023 at 22:52 GMT-7

DualShock 4: The square button is not work

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 01:48:40 -0700

The square button when I press on button is not work what I do

⟐ Answered ноября 23, 2022 at 1:48 GMT-7

PlayStation 2: Why has my screen changed to black and white

Wed, 06 May 2026 19:31:08 -0700

For some reason the playstation 2 is in black and white only. We tried to plug something else into the connection on the TV and it was fine but the playstation is still only black and white.

⟐ Commented мая 06, 2026 at 19:31 GMT-7

Dualsense Charging Station: Dualsense Charging Station Tear Down Guide

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:12:59 -0700

One of the charging ports on my charging station is no longer working. I think one of the metal contacts that is supposed to spring up is trapped in the plastic housing. Does anyone know how to open this thing so I can try and re-seat it?

Thanks!

⟐ Commented апреля 04, 2026 at 6:12 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Why is my r2 button not working

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 03:49:29 -0700

My r2 button wont work right I have to press it really hard in Battle feild wont work in gta5 .

⟐ Commented марта 23, 2026 at 3:49 GMT-7

PlayStation 4: PS4 stuck in safe mode

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 11:18:17 -0700

PS4 stuck in safe mode

Everytime i turn ps4 on it checks system storage status then goes to menu tells me cannot start ps4 connect controller and press ps button then it tells me i need update file version 5 and i put i USB with update file it tells me update file cannot be used error code CE-34788-0 but when i start PS4 in safe mode (7 seconds on power button) it installs the update but after restart safe mode again please help

⟐ Commented ноября 28, 2024 at 11:18 GMT-7

PlayStation 4 Slim: Why every time I start a game my ps4 shuts off without warning?

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:16:24 -0700

Why every time I start a game my shutouts off without warning. Its not an overheating problem . I checked.I tried switching outlets and using a power supply box and in combination worked but now it does not?

⟐ Answered марта 26, 2026 at 17:16 GMT-7

PlayStation 4: PS4 will randomly lose WIFI connection and then will reconnect

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 08:50:53 -0700

It normally happens while playing online games, it will have a notification pop up and say “WIFI connection lost” but by the time the notification pops up, I can rejoin a party and reload into a game. It will randomly lose connection and I already applied new thermal paste because I thought the problem was caused from overheating. Is it my WIFI antenna?

⟐ Answered марта 01, 2023 at 8:50 GMT-7

PlayStation 3 Slim: Error 80010017 trying to play any game, everything else Ok

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 15:57:16 -0700

Hello friends,

I'm receiving the error 80010017 in my almost new PS3 slim. Everything appears Ok but when I try to play any game I allways receive the error message.

I found in the following link, details and video that describe the error but never got an answer.

http://psx-scene.com/forums/f177/ps3-pro...

I will really appreciate all you do to help me.

Regards,

Erich

⟐ Answered января 30, 2019 at 15:57 GMT-7

PlayStation 3 Super Slim: Why is my HDMI output not working?

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 01:50:08 -0700

My PS3 slim was running as if it was superior to PS4 (that was a hyperbole). Once suddenly the HDMI output stopped working after 2 months of not playing. Then, I changed to an SD for some time and then got a new HDMI cable. It worked.

After almost a year of well working, Suddenly the HDMI output stopped working when I was playing Minecraft. I tried using a new cable, but this time it didn't work.

I searched a lot of IFIXIT forums and all around google. Everyone said,"hold the power button till the second beep." A guy also said that you should handshake,i.e. reset the video setting for a million times around (a hyperbole). I did try all of these but the problem didn't get resolved. SD output's rendering is very poor on my TV that if I see 10 building in HDMI assassin's creed 1, I see only 3 in SD.

How do I fix it?

Should I consider visiting a Sony centre?

⟐ Commented июня 18, 2023 at 1:50 GMT-7

PSP 3000: PSP turns on with green light but screen doesn't light up

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 02:51:56 -0700

I didn't start my PSP up for a very long while (at least a year or two) and when I tried to power it on, the battery was (quite obviously) dead and I had to borrow it from my friend because my charger is missing, but when I tried to start it up, what I stated in the question title happened and the battery is most likely to be fine as my friend's PSP could start properly with this battery.

Thank you for answering.

Case closed, the screen might be a cause, but I think the real culprit is most likely defects of motherboard. I probably didn't store the PSP properly and the the motherboard probably got a bit oxidized at somewhere that we don't want it to happen. Anyway I'm off for a second hand one and put my old friend on a display shelve.

⟐ Commented октября 31, 2025 at 2:51 GMT-7

PSP E1000: My psp wont turn on

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 22:34:43 -0700

My psp street wont turn on at all i have tryed to charge it but it wont turn on please help me.

⟐ Answered июня 07, 2026 at 22:34 GMT-7

PlayStation 4: Power Supply is damaged

Sat, 02 May 2026 02:45:34 -0700

I have had a client that a roach went into the power supply of the PS4 and damage the components. I have been trying for some time now to see where I can obtain power supply separately. Any suggestions? Please contact me at c.fl

⟐ Commented мая 02, 2026 at 2:45 GMT-7

PlayStation 3: The PlayStation 3 hard disk's file system is corrupted

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:38:40 -0700

The PlayStation 3 hard disk's file system is corrupted and it doesn't restore when i press 'ok'; it keeps repeating the same message. what do i do?

⟐ Commented июня 07, 2026 at 19:38 GMT-7

PlayStation 3: How to realign blu-ray dirve

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 20:27:32 -0700

I had a YLOD problem. Before I eventually fixed it, I made the mistake of going into the blu ray drive and pulling out the disc that was stuck inside.

I think that this screwed with the ability of the drive to draw in discs like it normally does. What steps should I follow to properly reset this and get it to take in discs?

I have done the method where you unscrew one of the gears and that snaps everything back into place, but that doesn't seem to be all that I need to do. What position do the "arms" need to be in, for instance?

⟐ Commented января 17, 2021 at 20:27 GMT-7

DualShock 4: My PS4 Controller is dead

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 04:52:21 -0700

My PS4 controller has suddenly died on me. It wont charge and it wont turn on. I replaced the battery but it is still non responsive.

I previously used it with my Xiaomi batter back with a USB type C cable with micro usb extension. I think that caused the problem.

any solution. I basically want to know which part do i need to replace for it to work again

⟐ Commented апреля 08, 2024 at 4:52 GMT-7

DualShock 3: X O Triangle and Square buttons not working‏

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:37:27 -0700

Hello all,

I am having trouble with my PS3 controller, all X O Triangle and Square buttons are not working. I have taken the unit apart, placed tape between the ribbon as advised elsewhere, but still these buttons simply don't work. The select PS and start buttons are fine however along with the D pad.

Could anyone please advise on how this issue can be fixed?