Dr. Ron wrote:

Hi there,

I hope that I'm not OT, but no one can answer this...

I'm a netwok engineer who has loads of experience repairing everything
else. My roommate has a USA PSP with a broken screen. Now, if I'm not
mistaken, all PSPs sold in America have a Samsung-made screen.

There is a guy on eBay selling brand new Sharp-made screens for the PSP
for a great price. I know that Sharp was the OEM LCD provider for all
the Japanese PSPs. Am I correct in assuming that the Sharp screen will
be a "drop-in"? I was told the only difference between the units was
their firmware--ie. the American PSP could only play M1 UMD MOVIES, but
the GAMES would play on either a Japanese or USA model.

So question: Can he buy the Sharp screen as a replacement? I can put
it in as long as the pinouts match up with the Samsung!

Thanking you in advance for your help and knowledge.

DoctorRon



I've never taken one apart but...
If they use the same boards, connectors, and other hardware it is
probably a drop-in replacement. However, you should find a group
devoted to this device and ask there.
I would not reccomend asking the seller of the replacement screen as
they might say it fits just to make the sale.