My psp wont read disks (after it used to)

Just to add I have mistakenly given you a link about the PS3 and just realised your problem is actually with the PSP!



If your unit is still under warranty it is best to return it for repair as you need to be careful that you do not void the warranty by attempting repairs yourself. If your warranty is expired you have nothing to lose by attempting this simple repair.



It is likely to be the laser that is causing the problem and the unit is not recognising the disk therefore will not spin up. Occassionally firmware has been known to cause an issue like this on the PSP and you may want to check if an update is available.



Before attempting to clean the lens - first remove the battery from the PSP for a minute. Reinsert it and try booting up with the game already in the PSP. This has been known to work for some people in getting the unit to recognise the disk again.



If this fails see this video on how to locate the lens. You will see it flash red in the video. With the PSP turned off use a Q-Tip and some isopropyl alcohol gently clean the lens. The video also shows you how to test the lens to ensure it is working properly.



Hope this helps and apologies for misreading your post earlier.






Just to add I have mistakenly given you a link about the PS3 and just realised your problem is actually with the PSP!

If your unit is still under warranty it is best to return it for repair as you need to be careful that you do not void the warranty by attempting repairs yourself. If your warranty is expired you have nothing to lose by attempting this simple repair.

It is likely to be the laser that is causing the problem and the unit is not recognising the disk therefore will not spin up. Occassionally firmware has been known to cause an issue like this on the PSP and you may want to check if an update is available.

Before attempting to clean the lens - first remove the battery from the PSP for a minute. Reinsert it and try booting up with the game already in the PSP. This has been known to work for some people in getting the unit to recognise the disk again.

If this fails see this video on how to locate the lens. You will see it flash red in the video. With the PSP turned off use a Q-Tip and some isopropyl alcohol gently clean the lens. The video also shows you how to test the lens to ensure it is working properly.

Hope this helps and apologies for misreading your post earlier.