How do you fix the select button on a psp - Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) Console

Hi omar199562,
Do a system restore by going to SETTINGS (farthest to the left of your main menu)-> SYSTEM SETTINGS -> RESTORE DEFAULT SETTINGS. If this does not fix the problem, you may need to open the face plate of your unit to check for any lodged -in particles or any defects associated with your PSP's HOME/START button bar. I hope the system restore fixes the problem so that you dont have to go to the hassle of dissembling your PSP. By the way, if the unit is still under warranty, it will be best for you to not do anything and let the technicians fix it for you because tinkering with your PSP may void the warranty. All the best to you my fellow PSP enthusiast.

Hi Oligan10,
Attached below are 10 easy steps to get you started in playing your favorite music using your PSP.
step 1 Take a USB 2.0 cable and connect the PSP to your computer step 2 Press the home button on the PSP step 3 Use the left and right buttons to find Settings ( select by pressing the X button ) step 4 Select USB Connection -Your computer will notify you that a new USB device has been connected This should show up as a new hard drive with a corresponding letter identifier step 5 On your computer, select the correct drive letter and open PSP file system step 6 Create a new folder and call it PSP step 7 Go inside this new PSP folder and create another folder. Name it MUSIC step 8 On your computer hard drive, Select the MP3 music files that you want to transfer and save it into the MUSIC folder that you have just created step 9 Disconnect the PSP from your computer by pressing the O button step 10 Unplug the USB cable.
To View and Play the downloaded music on your PSP :
- Use the left and right buttons and select MUSIC - Select Memory Stick by pressing the X button You should see all the music files you have just transfered to the PSP.
I have attached a link to the PSP Manual, should you need more information about your PSP. http://www.fixya.com/support/p201358-sony_playstation_portable_psp_console/manual-16250
All the best to you my fellow PSP enthusiast.

happened to me too buy a psp select strip for your psp model ie 1000 2000 3000 and replace strip. PROBLEM FIXED.

Press Hold Triangle Square Select Start at The Same Time and the Power Button and you should see the initial setup;and then you can recover the settings of your PSP :) ,hope it'll work ;)

the control chip under the button isnt making contact with the plastic button,, easy fix, take the cover off the psp clean the buttons with a pencil eraser and put the cover back on (without screwing it down) check for contact,,,,if it works then screw it back together if it doesnt then pop the cover off and put a small piece of tape on the select button its self to make up for the slack). Hope this helps you out..it worked for me!

I used to have the same problem. Unfortunately, this is because your PSP has become physically damaged. The music button has been permanently locked in the pressed position, and whenever you hit Home, it thinks you are releasing the Music button, which mutes the system. This specific problem I have dealt with personally. I assume the other two are similar in nature. Unfortunately, all you can do about this is to get it fixed (somehow...), by a new psp, or learn to deal with it :(

If fixing and dealing with it is not an option, why not use it as an excuse to pick up a psp go when it drops? or if the lack of UMD is a turnoff, maybe a slim (if you don't have that already)

Sorry dude.

its a coincidence, the buttons sensor just broke. I can replace it a t my store its really easy. go on ebay and look for a new sensor bar for the psp you can install yourself with a set of small phillips head screwdrivers and one flat. good luck!

Bring it back to the store where you purchased it or just all the SONY COMPANY and they will replace it. DO NOOT TELL THEM THAT YOU DROPPED YOUR PSP AND A RIVER because they will not want to fix it or replace you psp console.

in order to fix this setting you have to download a video to your psp
1. go to your video on your psp then open it
2.then press ''triangle button '' on your psp
3. browse and you should see ''audio options;
4. then press ''O'' button on psp you shoul see ''left+right'' at left lower corner on your psp
so easy..have fun

or much easy way

when listening to mp3 on your psp try pressing the button beside the left side of ''select button '' on your psp
by;marziano