Battery cell has expanded inside the device.
3 repair logs
+1 photosA swollen battery had broken the battery door's retaining clip. A new door sorted it; a good reminder to check those old aftermarket cells regularly.
+3 photosPartial fixSony — PSP 2000
Attempted to re-cell some Sony PSP-2000 batteries but the 1800mAh cells were too thick to fit the OEM cases. Back to the drawing board on cell sourcing.
+7 photosPartial fixSony — PSP 3000
Same re-celling story as the Sony PSP-2000: too-thick cells initially, then an appropriately sized one sourced. One PCB didn't survive the process though.
