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What can I do if my PSP won't work unless it's plugged in?

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It means that your battery is messed up. I'd recommend downloading some service utilities for looking at your battery's health, and bring it to the service shop if needed. It may require a replacement battery.

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How do I change the battery in my PSP Street?

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Changing the battery in your PSP Street requires and philips head screw driver and some technical know-how because you will be dealing with the hard drive of your device. It is not recommended that you complete this task before consulting your local game store or IT department.

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How can I charge my PSP using the sun?

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You could buy a solar-power USB charger online.

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What if the light doesn't come on when I start charging?

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Your laptop or PC's USB port may be in poor condition, or the charger is broken.

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Can I use it while it is charging?

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You could, but you shouldn't use it while it is charging because it will take a lot longer to charge.

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What if I have a USB cable, but my PSP is dead?

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You're going to have to use the AC adapter, as the PSP won't know whether the USB plug is connected or not when it's completely dead.

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If the light on my PSP is orange, is it charging?

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Yes. The orange indicator means the Sony PSP is charging, and green means the PSP system is currently on.

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What does the charger look like?

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The charger for your PSP device is an AC adapter, meaning one end of the cord will connect to a power outlet while the other will connect to your device. The end that connects to your PSP has a sharp right turn where the plastic meets the metal and the metal tip is often painted yellow. There should also be an adapter box in the center of the cord.

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What do I do if my PSP won't turn on?

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Try a different charging cable and source of electricity. If it still doesn't turn on, there could be a problem with the battery, power switch, or other internal issue which will require servicing at a repair shop.

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What type of input and output voltage should charge a PSP 3000? What can cause my PSP 3000 to take a long time to charge?

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You should use a 5-volt AC adapter. Your PSP could take longer to charge if a game is open, you're using a USB cable, or you have a really old battery.

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Can I charge a PSP Go using a PS3?

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Yes, because it is a type of power source, similar to plugging it into a PC or laptop.

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Can I charge my PSP with my smartphone?

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Using a USB adapter out of the phone's own charge port, you should be able to using the same procedure as charging off of a PC. However, as you're drawing from one battery to charge another, you should only use your smartphone if left with no other choice.

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What is the sign that my PSP is fully charged?

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The orange light near the power button will turn off. Caution: do not continue charging it after it is fully charged.

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How do I use the USB and not the adapter to charge my PSP?

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Connect the USB to a power source and then go to system settings and check if USB charge is on. If it is not on, then turn it on. Then check to see if the power light is orange.

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What should I do if my PSP will charge for a few seconds and then the light turns off?

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Get a replacement charger. Check if the pins are aligned and make sure the correct amount of pins are there.

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What would happen if I used the top USB port to charge without going on the menu to set it up?

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If you do not set up the USB charging in the PSP menu, when you go to USB connection, it will only appear in your computer's file manager.

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