How To Replace Dreamcast VMU Screen Dead Battery

The Sega Dreamcast console has an optional VMU read out screen that you can insert into your controller. The VMU unit has an small screen that some games use to display certain information that is game related. The VMU operates on a small circular shaped 3 volt CR2032 battery, which is easily replaceable. This type of battery is known for providing poor battery life with the VMU cartridge. If you notice that your Dreamcast makes beeping sounds when powering on, it is telling you to change the dead battery.

1) Look at the back of your VMU cartridge. You will see a small sized plastic cover with a small Philips head screw inserted into it. Underneath this plastic cover is the batterys location. Using a Philips head screwdriver, unscrew the small Philips head screw. Place the screw into a small container to prevent it getting misplaced later on.

2) Now remove the plastic cover away from the VMU device. Then tap the VMU onto your hand, the battery will pop out itself. If the battery struggles to come out, use a Flat head screwdriver to help pry it out from its housing.

3) Remove your new replacement battery from its packaging. Then with the writing side facing up, place it directly into the battery holder. Ensure that you insert the battery the correct way in, if it is in the wrong way it wont work.

4) Replace the plastic cover back onto the VMU cartridge and reinsert the tiny Philips head screw. Then use your Philips head screwdriver to tighten it up. Make sure you dont tighten the screw too tight because it will cause problems later on when the battery becomes dead again.

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How To Fix Replace PSP 1000 Broken Analog Stick Joystick

If the analog stick on your PSP 1000 console is sticking, it can make it extremely difficult to use it to play games because it wont move freely, as its stuck down. The reason why the joystick is sticking is because the internal mechanism, as well as the rubber contact that the stick operates on has become worn out, due to extensive use. The only way you can fix this problem is by replacing the current broken analog stick with a brand new replacement stick. Make sure you use a replacement part that is genuine made from Sony because cheap Chinese copies from Ebay are usually cheaper, but they dont last as long and break more easily. To perform this repair, it will involve you to disassemble your PSP console, so you will require a small sized Philips screwdriver and some basic knowledge on how to repair electronics. Also bear in mind that performing this repair on your PSP 1000 console will void the warranty with Sony.

1) First of all, you will need to remove the front faceplate from your PSP console to access the analog stick. So turn your PSP console upside down, so that the screen and buttons are facing downwards. Then remove the battery cover/lid and remove the battery pack that is inserted into the console. On the back of the PSP, you will see 2 screws, 2 more screws underneath where battery pack goes into and 1 last screw at the bottom of the PSP console, in the middle of the silver bit of plastic that goes around the console, next to a bar code sticker. So using a small sized Philips head screwdriver, individually unscrew all 5 screws.

2) Turn the console around, grab the front faceplate of the PSP console and pull it upwards. Once removed, turn faceplate upside down, you will see the analog stick mechanism, it will have two small screws holding it onto the plastic. So get your small sized Philips screwdriver and unscrew both screws.

3) The old analog stick will now pop off by itself. So get your new replacement analog stick and insert it back into the faceplate the correct way. Then replace the two screws you removed earlier on, this is to secure it down. Once you have done that, reattach the faceplate back onto the front of the PSP console.

4) Turn the console upside down again and insert all the screws removed into their screw holes. Then using your small sized Philips head screwdriver, screw all 5 screws tight. Then reinsert the battery pack back into the PSP console and place the battery lid back on.

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