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There have been a lot of questions asking how to brick or make their PSPs stop working so they can return them. So heres some ways to brick/break it. But first, why do you need to brick/break it? If your PSP is 2.80 or lower, you can downgrade without an unpatched copy of GTA: LCS. Also, you should think it through because what are you going to do if you the store will not take it back? Before doing anything that might end up with you not having a PSP anymore, think it all the way through. Also, doing this can be considered as a scam and is illegal. That being said, heres some ways to brick/break your PSP or just act stupid.
Bricking:
1. The most common way, upgrade to a higher firmware then pull all the power half/part way into the upgrade.
Breaking:
1. Take some sort of semi-skinny object to scratch up the lens in the UMD tray so it stops reading disks.
2. Fish around with a metal object in the PSP to try and short out some contacts.
3. Submerge the PSP in water(WITHOUT the battery or AC connected) for awhile then pull it out and let it dry.
4. Jab the speakers at the bottom of the PSP then say the volume doesnt work.
5. If you have access to something to do this, send a very strong power surge through one of the power inputs.
Just acting stupid(best way):
1. Say it wouldnt connect to your OPEN router or other hotspots.(idea from DJchemist)
2. Say it doesnt read disks right and locks up alot.
3. Say the LCD flickers alot and sometimes goes out.
4. Say it doesnt read your memory sticks right.
5. Say it skips while playing songs/movies.
(These just use common sense, what can be wrong with it without them being able to check the problem right then and there? And yes, some of these can be checked in the store.)
From Amir89(parts of original post):
Reasons you shouldnt try to break(not brick, break):
1. Warranties do not COVER DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE USER or "accidents". As surprising as it may seem not all store staff are idiots, pretty obvious signs of damage like scratched UMD lens, broken battery terminals, broken speakers and short circuits are going to make it very hard to convince ppl the PSP just 'broke' one day. Trust me they will examine your PSP and open it up to at least see if any repairs are possible. Most stores will usually keep the PSP for a few days and then if it is truly ruined they will refund or replace it.
2. If you truly want to do this sorta thing the best way is not to BREAK it in any obvious way but to act dumb and give them as little information as possible. Simply say it won't load a certain game, you can't play music on it, etc, etc...
Pretend you have no idea what happened and your not computer literate and before you go permanently bricking your PSP at least call up the store you bought it from and inquire as to whether they will cover your "INSERT YOU EXCUSE HERE" damages and how they will compensate you. You may be to forced to send it Sony(who charge ridiculous shipping), or they may only offer to refund your money not give you another PSP.
Also different stores have different return policies, so before you attempt to scam stores lol, THINK IT THROUGH!!!"
Theres a lot of other ways to brick/break them or act stupid, but heres what comes to my mind at the minute. Now please stop asking how to brick/break your PSP.
Note: I DO NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANYTHING CAUSED TO YOUR PSP BECAUSE OF YOUR DECISION TO TRY AND SCAM THE STORE TO GET YOUR MONEY BACK OR EXCHANGE.
EDIT- fixed grammer
EDIT- fixed version that can be downgraded without GTA
EDIT- revised
EDIT- disclaimer
Doesnt expecting the unexpected make the unexpected expected and therefore mean youre expecting the expected which was the unexpected until you expected it?
"Opinions are immunities to being told were wrong." - Relient K
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 19. February 2007 @ 11:12
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