Charge the battery and then try again." Connect the power cable to your computer or other USB enabled device that will provide a charge to the PSP. If this doesn't work, try holding the Right Shoulder button and then hold the Power switch for about 5 seconds. This isn't a software problem, it's a hardware one. ". You can run a PSP without it having a battery, it's not very convenient though. For PlayStation Portable on the PSP, a GameFAQs Q&A question titled "why my psp won't turn on while charging without battery or direct current? It will only operate while it has the charger in. Plug one end of the USB cable into an open USB port on your computer. In most cases, this will force the PSP to shutdown. When i hit the switch, the green light turns on and stays on, but thats it. I'm using an unofficial charger (honestly it seems to have good quality) and an OEM battery. I have tried taking out and changing the battery, taking out the game and memory card, charging it and using it on only AC power. Eisherz, Aug 30, 2010 #7 The battery is low. I can't turn it on without the battery. Recently I gave back the borrowed 1000 along with it's battery, and got myself a cheap chinese knock-off in order to do a battery mod. Best thing to do is call Sony customer service and ask for help. Favorite Answer. try a different charger, try a different wall outlet, and try a different battery. Some reading on the web suggests laptops power switches in parallel (battery/DC power charger) which is why they run just fine without a battery, and the design for MOST smartphone is a series connect (battery+DC power) hence the need to connect something to where the removable battery connectors. it's sounding like there's a break somewhere in … If you PSP 3000 will not turn on, but you have ruled out battery charging issues, you may have a damaged motherboard. The power indicator will glow orange when the charging has begun. So I hook up the power adaptor understanding the need for this since if the PSP runs out of battery while flashing the firmware, it would probably get borked and many distressed gamers would flood the Sony helplines and Sony would have to start sending out coffins en masse. and attempt to repair them, or choose to replace the motherboard. You may follow the PSP 3000 motherboard replacement guide to check for any obvious problems (cracked solder joints, damaged components, etc.) First problem was that the casing for the chinese battery didn't properly fit, so I had to hold it at a weird angle for it to turn on my PSP, which it did, but still no charging or playing without a battery. Insert the other end into the USB jack on the bottom of the PSP. It's either a dead battery or a blown power fuse (from what I can tell), do you get to the menue when you power it up without the battery in and connected to the charger? 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