Agreed! Separation of the main board from the left/right duaghter boards really does make most issues a fairly inexpensive fix. Not to mention the ZIF connections in lieu of direct soldering for many components.
I thought the same thing when I first watched this video a few weeks ago. Trust me though, it looks a lot harder than it really is. Just follow the video step by step, and you will be fine. I just fixed my Vita today, using this video as a guide.
@TAMPATLBLACK the only thing you have to redo is set the date and time again from removing the battery. Everything else stays the same. Mine was hacked before I replaced the screen and it's all good.
What a great, informative video. This may give me enough confidence to replace my Vita's screen myself. I just ruined the screen of my 3 day old Vita, by blasting it with hot air from a blow-dryer, trying to heat up a screen protector's adhesive to hopefully realign it. Not the smartest decision. I ended up with faint, vertical lines all over the screen, which are probably from the adhesive Sony used between the digitizer and OLED panel. The Vita's infamous for these mura effects, but I actually managed to make them worse with my great plan.
I was planning to buy a new oled screen and try to replace it myself but when i saw this video, i changed my mind instantly, i can't do it man, thanks for the video anyway.
My cat, as a kitten, scratched my vita screen on day one. I've been living with this one scratch for years, but today I bought a replacement front panel and screen to be free of that scratch because of your video.
Great teardown video, really helped a lot. The only difference I ran into is that the screws holding down my network card didn't have a phillips head; they were just smooth dimples basically. I had to take a Dremel and cut notches to use a flat head. Hopefully that helps anyone else who ran into this issue.
Sounds like someone tried to take it out before and completely stripped the screw heads? I've run into that before and did the exact same thing as you. I've been saving the footage for a future "how to deal with stripped screws" video when I have enough scenarios covered/filmed. Thanks for watching!
@@FantasticQuackdid you ever end up uploading this video? I happened to run into the same issues after buying a used vita and would like to see you guys solution.
I bought a really limited edition vita i wanted and came here to mentally prepare myself for when the day arrives. I want to make sure im able to take care of it properly. Thank you for the video. Although compared to my ps4, which i already tale apart regularly. I can tell this is gonna be a real hassle, but not anything im not ready for.
@@FantasticQuackThat's interesting, it was only the membrane for the left shoulder button and the the tiny threaded metal piece that goes on top of the console. The rest was fine
Immaculate. I just put a replacement screen and back shell on my second hand scuffed psvita. The right bumper bracket (on the inside) was very tight to put on. And the top cartridge bar doesn't sit quite flush after reassembly. I suspect that the chinesium replication wasn't quite perfect on my digitiser. Now to super carefully transfer the stickers and install some horrible screen protectors to keep it ever so slightly safer than the previous owner had ;) Thanks a load!
@@FantasticQuack neither until now, looks like my luck turned with this vita. The 512gb micro SD I paired with the PSVSD isn't holding on to my files either, copying my PSP iso's on there erased other files which when I put back on, erase the iso's etc. etc. broken file system or it's actually a 32gb fake. Gotta test more once I get time ;P
Thanks for the vid, and great guide, I wanted to get an idea of what to expect before i order the part, my screen works, but the surface has a chip in it, making that area of the screen a bit off when touching it, I think it'll be worth the repair just to see the screen smooth again.
You know I was thinking of doing a screen replacement on my 1000 model because it has a lot of scratches. But after seeing how much you have to take off to do so, I think I'll just learn to live with the scratches. 😬
One method to try is to film yourself taking it apart. Then you can refer back to that footage during reassembly to make sure you don't miss anything. Great thing about the Vita is that all screws (with the exception of the few pink ones at the end) are the same, so you don't need to keep track of multiple piles of screws like you would working on a Nintendo unit.
@@FantasticQuack Yeah honestly I'm still considering it. Just seems like such a daunting task lol. Your video was pretty detailed so if I do, I'll definitely use it as a guide and take my time to make sure I don't screw anything up.
that’s a great instruction. i have a scratch on my screen and the screen protectors for the fat ps vitas are just horrid. might just get a new screen someday and smack it on until it scratches more. i’m so happy there’s zif connectors instead of soldering and there’s no sick glueing method for the screen itself, i really thought it was stuck like an iphone screen 😅😂
Thanks! It actually is stuck like an iphone screen to the front plastic shell, luckily the replacements almost always come with screen already adhered to a new front shell so it's not something you really even have to think about. Best of lucking swapping yours out, cheers!
Hey man, thanks for clear guide, had to skip first step with power cable lol, too hard. Need to replace screen because giant white rectangle on the right side is now there, tried disconnecting and reconnecting display, no work. Will get replacement screen one day, PS Vita is nice, but so many issues, regret buy but games are good
Thanks for the vid. My vita screen has just had a vertical red/orange line appear. So I am about to order a replacement. This will sure help me when it arrives.
First time I picked one up was just to play that elusive/exclusive uncharted game! Too bad most others worth playing have a high price tag on the physical copy..
watching this at work cuz i noticed my vita screen has some damage to it, not even the screen itself just the outer part, might just do a full shell swap lol. great video!
Looks like an awesome tutorial, I have a vita that has a broken lcd, where have of the screen the color is disoriented, and I’m too scared to open this system up, because knowing me, I’ll probably screw it up 😢
Thanks for the video man. Just wanted to ask, after replacing my screen on my 1000, the edges of the screen seem to be lifting up all around. Not sure if its bulging because of bad adhesive or components pressing against it. Have you ever ran into this issue? Thanks
That is definitely not normal and sounds like either bad adhesive or something internal isn't in it's normal spot causing excess pressure on the back side of the screen
My son got hold of my treasured hacked vita and smashed the screen this morning. I have plenty of other console variants but that one is my playing console with all my saves on. Will everything still be present if I replace the screen? Great video, I might actually give it a go!
Yes, replacing the screen won't change anything, you'll probably have to reset the system clock after disconnecting the battery but that's about it. Wish you the best!
I've stripped enough screw heads in my past to stop and go get the correct bit when I know it's not right. Still, I applaud you for keeping at it and I hope your screws are okay!
I purchased a screen replacement....so of course I come to TH-cam to learn how to replace. After watching your video....way over my head, can I hire you to replace for me?
Thanks! In this case the new screen was provided by the person I was doing the fix for. I'd recommend checking ebay to find one advertised as OLED if that's a priority for you. Cheers!
really loved the tutorial was great to follow, sadly i think i broke my vita. The screen doesn't seem to work as usual but i also dont have any sound would you happen to know why? i can specify the problem if you want
Are the shell halves fastened together tightly with no gaps? The speakers rely on pressure to make connection with the boards. If things otherwise seem normal, I would bend the speaker pins slightly upward so they make a higher pressure contact with the pads on the board. I would also clean the pins and corresponding pads with alcohol.
Can i please send you my ps vita to fix please? my screen turns on and everything but it just touches icons and moves on its own without me touching the screen
I just bought a vita screen replacement for my vita 1000. What tools did you use aside from the tweezers? Also how long did it take you to replace it and I’m thinking of taking pics so that I won’t lose how to put it back.
Hey there, the tools I used are linked in the description and/or shown in the vid. One of the more unique steps is using an Xacto knife to remove the glued down shoulder button membrane switches and top button strip. The first time I did this was this video and it took probably 3 hours or so because I was also trying to film and get the right camera angles. I've done so many at this point it goes very fast. Rewatching my own footage during reassembly was actually very helpful so taking pics as you go is a great idea. Best wishes in fixing yours, cheers!
@@JolliAllGenGamer A bunch of times. 2000 model is even easier, I actually assumed I already had a video on this but apparently do not... Next time I do one I will make it!
bought a used psvita imported from japan. said it was in excellent condition and when it arrived it had the same crack on the screen internally. i was gonna see if i could replace it myself but after watching this, looks too complicated for me lmao
1 reassembling it's still not fully clicking together I have the system working properly. Any suggestions I think it is the top bezel power button an exetera that might have been warped from the removal process.
Just going to have to look around closely. Two common culprits are that something has not been seated correctly or one or more of the posts/standoffs on the shell itself have been bent
Hi!, I had this exact problem, The touchscreen seem to be working but there was no Image, your video was really helpful for replacing it, thank you!, BUT IT STILL DOESNT WORK. I´ve just replaced the screen for a new one and I still have the same Issue, touchscreen and audio seem to work, but there is still no image on the screen. Please help!
@@FantasticQuack I´ve dissassembled and reassembled everything like 5 times now, I even bought another cpu and tried reassembling with each screen(the old and the new), and it still has the same problem.. Sound and Touch work but no image. Either I suck at assembling PSVita (I´ve worked succesfully with laptops) or the new screen was also busted? Any suggestions?
Hello, ive replace my screen , i remove also both cameras and put them back again, but i got an error c4-2323-0 when starting the camera app. Any help? i've tried multiple times remove them and put them but no luck
It sounds like you may have damaged the camera. I would very closely inspect the camera/flex cable and corresponding connectors for any damage. If there is no visible damage and you still can't get it working I would recommend ordering a replacement part.
Would your video work as a guide for a Vita 1000 that doesn't have 3G? I wouldn't think there's too much difference between the internals of either model.
It's largely the same, just some minor differences in what component/position you need to remove. The one without 3G should have less components and thus a little more simple.
I think I came back to it off camera but this is fair to point out. That piece is VERY easy to overlook. I've done 20-ish screen replacements at this point and at least twice I've had it fully assembled before realizing I missed that part and had to go back for it. I really should write myself a cheat sheet :) Luckily if you do miss it it's pretty inconsequential
Just bought a Vita 2000 from China. It's blacl and I bought the front and rear housing in white to change the color as I love the contract. Would you be willing to change it out and do a video since the insides are different from the 1000?
Is the replacement oled or lcd I did one screen replacement in my life and got burned by it Original screen was oled and what I ordered turned out to be lcd
Did you use an actual OLED replacement screen or did you go with an aftermarket LCD screen? All I can find are only ‚OLED LCD‘ screens, which seems like to be no actual OLED screens or am I wrong?
When you got your replacement screen, did it come in two parts or was the screen connected to the silver casing around the sides? I just received a replacement screen I bought on eBay and the screen and casing were both loose. Im just wondering if that’s normal
Single part, but I've heard of it coming in two pieces that you have to stick together before. One of your pieces should have adhesive on it for this purpose.
Just need to test a few different sized screw drivers until you find the one that fits snug in the slot. Apply downward pressure when turning to avoid having the driver skip out and strip it. If you do strip the screw there are a couple techniques such as using the vampliers or dremel tool to cut a slot in the screw head and using a larger flat head to engage with the slot you just cut and turning the screw out. I have footage of the latter method succeeding (from a different unit where the screws were already completely stripped) but so far haven't made a video on this specific question.
hi please help me... the two screws on the network card are stripped, seems like someone tried disassembling in the past. is there any way to skip taking the network card out? could the parts still be transfered to a new front screen with the network card in place? if not how do I remove the stripped screws? thanks please respond
If the rubber band trick doesn't work you can use a dremel tool with a cut off wheel to cut a straight slot into the tops of those screws and then use a flathead screwdriver in the slot you cut. I've done it before for a subscriber who had stripped theirs and it worked great. Hope it helps!
Is the replacement screen on the description an OLED or an LCD? I am getting mixed messages. I got one with low scratches so hopefully it isn't bad but it's good enough.
When I press the start and select buttons in the bottom right corner, the front face of the system kinda goes down a little and sounds like the adhesive is wearing out. The plate surrounding all the buttons comes back up, which it shouldn’t do anyways, but I wonder if this is a screen issue
Sometimes it randomly touches something too and the touch doesn’t work at all occasionally as well wel so it very well could be a new screen replacement
You don't need to be an engineer to do this, all you need is care and patience. Also, if you are replacing the screen, at that point you are already 95% of the way there on disassembly to replace the whole shell.
You can soak the sticker with alcohol on a q-tip to soften the adhesive for a couple min. Then carefully peel up on end with a razor blade and/or tweezers. Work slow to make sure the adhesive is staying on the label and not ripping off/stuck to handheld. Once it's lifted off just stick it down again to the new screen. Any wetness from the alcohol will evaporate
I don't think it would cause any issues beyond the camera not working but I can't guarantee that. Unless the camera was damaged or lost I'd recommend putting it back in whether or not you use it.
@@FantasticQuackthe easiest and quickest way to tell if a panel is an Oled take it to a very dark room and when you have a logo or text with a black background and if the background is pitch black then it’s an oled. LCDs have a slight glow in the blacks cause of the backlight.
Hi, I've done this repair for a lot of subscribers at this point and would be happy to assist you as well. Shoot me an email at fantasticquack@yahoo.com
does anyone know a fix for home and power button not working after screen swap. ive checked the internals and everything's plugged in, no debris/dust on any buttons. weird thing is when the console is off i can still get into recovery mode so i know for sure the home and power buttons work still, not sure why they dont work while its on. hope someone can help me with this thank you, gonna do some more digging.
I just bought an imported psvita fat from Japan, I realised there were some orange tint near the charging port. Not noticeable when it's on, is there anyway to avoid this? I'm afraid it would happen even after replacing the screen
that doesn't sound normal, but probably nothing to be worried about. Hard to tell for me without seeing it. Feel free to send an email if you want to discuss further.
Orange tint around the screen is pretty common. The general answer is that the oled is suffering from heat damage, most likely from being in a hot car at some point in its lifetime. it's irreversible unless you replace the screen, but in most cases you can't notice it with the screen on. My oled vita has the same issue, but its around pretty much the whole perimeter of the screen.
The screen was provided by the individual I was doing the fix for. If I were to get it myself I'd just go on ebay, for instance this looks like a good option: www.ebay.com/itm/313114172767?hash=item48e70f1d5f:g:uyYAAOSw~7le48HM&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA4HsOR%2FjLPnewzWNVBxI%2FrSESAYhDUaY0ISoaLFZlQwuXe5lK6vIiX6wCAnbGW4HHBquw4CUMwjML1r29KcV0%2FvHdK6WLQBSozD0MXz6q28ZKRsRWWxhzytlDNSnWQnFmpXqPvS6IivO6HE%2B7kpQssEte55BPPBFLlkY2fpXJFQVYhH71xsTfr%2F49XK%2FZW8TBqnOMkjalk7TfFGK759zepc1C4H9ZQMvDfZa8a2T6Anw4hl9ftU%2Fws6jOaVRAd46Y4fTmcxkOdJoCFmbNDxiIkV%2BNs5zvAEtMQpOdqGRsSrDX%7Ctkp%3ABFBMvM6EoLdg
Yes actually, I managed to get a drifty one off ebay and I'm digging into it now. I've been busy with life, but I'll have a video on it relatively soon with hopefully a positive outcome.
I recently received a second hand vita and the condition of the housing is pretty scratched and worn it’s nothing too crazy for what I’m going to use my vita for (on the go emulation strictly) but i like keeping my game consoles in Prestine condition and was wondering is it possible to do a shell swap? Or would I have to buy a completely new screen as well as the back play because the screen is fine just scuffed up
You can buy the front shell without a screen but it's pretty difficult to swap the screen over due to the large amount of strong adhesive attaching it to the front shell. Generally I'd recommend just getting one with a screen, and also that way everything is pristine and not just the shell
@@FantasticQuack already went ahead and ordered a front and back screen replacement this will be my first screen swap but I fell pretty confident in my abilities though I have heard ps vitas are known to be hard to work on
@@jahyeet1137 Just realized I was confusing model #'s. I was referring to the Vita Slim when talking about the screen being glued on. I'm not sure if it's the same for the original 1000 series models. Anyways best wishes on the repair, I believe in you!
Can i send you my psvita? My psvita has the same problem as johns and is the 1100 model. Mine was shipped over seas from japan. My buttons and sticks work its just the display.
The only thing responding is the ps button, when I try to charge it it's just orange but not the one that stays when charging it only appears for 1 sec when I hold the power button
The vita is an amazing console, fully modular which means it's easy to replace any broken part, such a shame that sony abandoned it
Agreed! Separation of the main board from the left/right duaghter boards really does make most issues a fairly inexpensive fix. Not to mention the ZIF connections in lieu of direct soldering for many components.
Well my touch screen broken and i cant find anything can you send please (pch1104
@@BekKOWF aliexpress
Jesus Christ, I was about to attempt replacing my screen by myself until I watched this. This is technical stuff. Great video brother
Thanks for watching! It just takes a little patience but you can do it I believe!
I thought the same thing when I first watched this video a few weeks ago. Trust me though, it looks a lot harder than it really is. Just follow the video step by step, and you will be fine. I just fixed my Vita today, using this video as a guide.
Thank you I’m gonna give it a go!!! 😊
@drunkenbuttons606 does it mess up your hacks and have to redo everything once ya unhook everything and install new screen and back?
@TAMPATLBLACK the only thing you have to redo is set the date and time again from removing the battery. Everything else stays the same. Mine was hacked before I replaced the screen and it's all good.
Great video! I thought this was going to be overwhelming at first, but following your video step by step made the job much easier.
Glad to hear this, nice job on getting yours working again!
What a great, informative video. This may give me enough confidence to replace my Vita's screen myself. I just ruined the screen of my 3 day old Vita, by blasting it with hot air from a blow-dryer, trying to heat up a screen protector's adhesive to hopefully realign it. Not the smartest decision.
I ended up with faint, vertical lines all over the screen, which are probably from the adhesive Sony used between the digitizer and OLED panel. The Vita's infamous for these mura effects, but I actually managed to make them worse with my great plan.
Oh no! Luckily the new screens aren't too expensive so you can save it yet, just be careful with those tiny connectors and good luck!
I was planning to buy a new oled screen and try to replace it myself but when i saw this video, i changed my mind instantly, i can't do it man, thanks for the video anyway.
Man I think you can if you let go of whatever is stopping you, I believe in you!
My cat, as a kitten, scratched my vita screen on day one. I've been living with this one scratch for years, but today I bought a replacement front panel and screen to be free of that scratch because of your video.
Nice job on getting it fixed up!
Great teardown video, really helped a lot. The only difference I ran into is that the screws holding down my network card didn't have a phillips head; they were just smooth dimples basically. I had to take a Dremel and cut notches to use a flat head. Hopefully that helps anyone else who ran into this issue.
Sounds like someone tried to take it out before and completely stripped the screw heads? I've run into that before and did the exact same thing as you. I've been saving the footage for a future "how to deal with stripped screws" video when I have enough scenarios covered/filmed. Thanks for watching!
Its been a decade but this helped to save my PSVITA, thank you!
@@FantasticQuackdid you ever end up uploading this video? I happened to run into the same issues after buying a used vita and would like to see you guys solution.
I bought a really limited edition vita i wanted and came here to mentally prepare myself for when the day arrives. I want to make sure im able to take care of it properly. Thank you for the video. Although compared to my ps4, which i already tale apart regularly. I can tell this is gonna be a real hassle, but not anything im not ready for.
You have no idea how helpful this was lol thank you from 3 years in the future
You're welcome from right now 😂
Cheers!
Thanks for the easy to follow instructions. Replaced the screen with no issue 👍
Nice work! Glad this helped you out :)
Thanks! This helped a lot. For some reason, the screen I bought didn't fit perfectly with some of the internals but I was able to make it work.
Strange.. I've replaced a bunch at this point and never ran into that. Glad you got it working though!
@@FantasticQuackThat's interesting, it was only the membrane for the left shoulder button and the the tiny threaded metal piece that goes on top of the console. The rest was fine
I did this a while ago and it is exactly as you did it. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
I have a soft modded 1001 I now plan to replace the screen to get working. Thank you. Great handheld. The best.
Glad I could help!
Great tutorial there,i have two OLED Vitas and your video has just made me carry them even more careful.😳😳
Haha take care of them!
Just replaced my screen thanks to this video. It’s definitely intimidating and tedious to do but it works great now. Thanks for the video.
Nice job getting it fixed up!
Immaculate. I just put a replacement screen and back shell on my second hand scuffed psvita. The right bumper bracket (on the inside) was very tight to put on. And the top cartridge bar doesn't sit quite flush after reassembly. I suspect that the chinesium replication wasn't quite perfect on my digitiser.
Now to super carefully transfer the stickers and install some horrible screen protectors to keep it ever so slightly safer than the previous owner had ;)
Thanks a load!
Glad it helped! Maybe I'm getting lucky but I've never had fitment problems with these after market screens
@@FantasticQuack neither until now, looks like my luck turned with this vita. The 512gb micro SD I paired with the PSVSD isn't holding on to my files either, copying my PSP iso's on there erased other files which when I put back on, erase the iso's etc. etc. broken file system or it's actually a 32gb fake. Gotta test more once I get time ;P
Your video helped out tremendously! My only complaint is for better lighting
My newer videos look better maybe I should remake this one!
Used your video step by my step to replace my vita screen thank you so much 10/10 video forreal❤️
Glad to hear this, thanks for watching!
Where'd you get your screen? I want to put a white one on my vita, multicolor and my screen has those blotches when on a dark screen
@@Joe-qd7kdall vitas have these blotches. it’s part of the screens they use. very common with oled. nothing you can do about it
Thank you! The video was really helpful. It took me like three hours lol, but I did it :D
Glad it helped and nice work on getting yours fixed up!
Thanks for the vid, and great guide, I wanted to get an idea of what to expect before i order the part, my screen works, but the surface has a chip in it, making that area of the screen a bit off when touching it, I think it'll be worth the repair just to see the screen smooth again.
I would do the same, good luck with the swap!
thanks man, just finished replacing the screen and works perfectly thanks to you
Glad to hear it, nice work!
You know I was thinking of doing a screen replacement on my 1000 model because it has a lot of scratches. But after seeing how much you have to take off to do so, I think I'll just learn to live with the scratches. 😬
One method to try is to film yourself taking it apart. Then you can refer back to that footage during reassembly to make sure you don't miss anything. Great thing about the Vita is that all screws (with the exception of the few pink ones at the end) are the same, so you don't need to keep track of multiple piles of screws like you would working on a Nintendo unit.
@@FantasticQuack Yeah honestly I'm still considering it. Just seems like such a daunting task lol. Your video was pretty detailed so if I do, I'll definitely use it as a guide and take my time to make sure I don't screw anything up.
@@GabeJohnson91 I think I'm gonna have a technician do mine so I don't destroy my Vita
that’s a great instruction. i have a scratch on my screen and the screen protectors for the fat ps vitas are just horrid. might just get a new screen someday and smack it on until it scratches more. i’m so happy there’s zif connectors instead of soldering and there’s no sick glueing method for the screen itself, i really thought it was stuck like an iphone screen 😅😂
Thanks! It actually is stuck like an iphone screen to the front plastic shell, luckily the replacements almost always come with screen already adhered to a new front shell so it's not something you really even have to think about. Best of lucking swapping yours out, cheers!
Hey man, thanks for clear guide, had to skip first step with power cable lol, too hard.
Need to replace screen because giant white rectangle on the right side is now there, tried disconnecting and reconnecting display, no work.
Will get replacement screen one day, PS Vita is nice, but so many issues, regret buy but games are good
I'd recommend getting a replacement screen while they're still affordable, good luck and have fun!
Thanks for the vid. My vita screen has just had a vertical red/orange line appear. So I am about to order a replacement. This will sure help me when it arrives.
Best of luck with the repair!
Slow and steady, nice repair
Thank you!
PSVITA was such an underrated console
First time I picked one up was just to play that elusive/exclusive uncharted game! Too bad most others worth playing have a high price tag on the physical copy..
watching this at work cuz i noticed my vita screen has some damage to it, not even the screen itself just the outer part, might just do a full shell swap lol. great video!
Thank you!
Looks like an awesome tutorial, I have a vita that has a broken lcd, where have of the screen the color is disoriented, and I’m too scared to open this system up, because knowing me, I’ll probably screw it up 😢
I believe in you!!
Legend has it that this man replies to every comment.
I thought it would be funny to leave this as the only comment I never respond to... but I just couldn't do it 😂 cheers!
@@FantasticQuack yuhhh
@FantasticQuack
does it mess up your hacks and have to redo everything once ya unhook everything and install new screen and back?
Thanks for the video man. Just wanted to ask, after replacing my screen on my 1000, the edges of the screen seem to be lifting up all around. Not sure if its bulging because of bad adhesive or components pressing against it. Have you ever ran into this issue? Thanks
That is definitely not normal and sounds like either bad adhesive or something internal isn't in it's normal spot causing excess pressure on the back side of the screen
Many thanks. Helped me through the process from start to finish.
You're welcome!
This video was a life saver. Thanks man!
You're welcome!
Thanks Man, it took me almost 2 hours. But I finished it.
Good work staying patient and getting the job done!
Planning to replace mine and this will help. Thanks
You bet, wish you the best fixing yours!
Thanks to this video I managed to change mine, thanks !
Nice work!
My son got hold of my treasured hacked vita and smashed the screen this morning. I have plenty of other console variants but that one is my playing console with all my saves on.
Will everything still be present if I replace the screen?
Great video, I might actually give it a go!
Yes, replacing the screen won't change anything, you'll probably have to reset the system clock after disconnecting the battery but that's about it. Wish you the best!
it took me like 30 min to unscrew because I didn’t have a Phillips screwdriver that small so I had to use a flathead that was slightly too big
I've stripped enough screw heads in my past to stop and go get the correct bit when I know it's not right. Still, I applaud you for keeping at it and I hope your screws are okay!
@@FantasticQuack they are
I purchased a screen replacement....so of course I come to TH-cam to learn how to replace. After watching your video....way over my head, can I hire you to replace for me?
You wouldn't be the first to do so, shoot me an email or IG!
Great guide, was able to replace my screen with this. Thanks for helping the community!
Glad it helped and thanks for watching!
Thanks for this video, helped me replace my PS Vita screen!
Glad I could help!
Awesome video! The Amazon listing states the screen is LCD even though some of the reviews say it’s OLED, was your unit actually an OLED?
Thanks! In this case the new screen was provided by the person I was doing the fix for. I'd recommend checking ebay to find one advertised as OLED if that's a priority for you. Cheers!
All of them for the 1000 model are OLED. Likely just some Chinese seller stuffing as many keywords for traction as possible.
@@wanderingwobb6300 thank you!
Hey mate, thanks a lot for the video, helped me a ton!!!
Glad to hear it!
really loved the tutorial was great to follow, sadly i think i broke my vita. The screen doesn't seem to work as usual but i also dont have any sound would you happen to know why?
i can specify the problem if you want
Are the shell halves fastened together tightly with no gaps? The speakers rely on pressure to make connection with the boards. If things otherwise seem normal, I would bend the speaker pins slightly upward so they make a higher pressure contact with the pads on the board. I would also clean the pins and corresponding pads with alcohol.
Nice video, I was wondering where you purchase the parts to repair the PS Vita?
Thanks! I always get parts from ebay
Can i please send you my ps vita to fix please? my screen turns on and everything but it just touches icons and moves on its own without me touching the screen
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I just bought a vita screen replacement for my vita 1000. What tools did you use aside from the tweezers? Also how long did it take you to replace it and I’m thinking of taking pics so that I won’t lose how to put it back.
Hey there, the tools I used are linked in the description and/or shown in the vid. One of the more unique steps is using an Xacto knife to remove the glued down shoulder button membrane switches and top button strip. The first time I did this was this video and it took probably 3 hours or so because I was also trying to film and get the right camera angles. I've done so many at this point it goes very fast. Rewatching my own footage during reassembly was actually very helpful so taking pics as you go is a great idea. Best wishes in fixing yours, cheers!
Thanks I was able to replace the screen on the Vita 1000! Now I want to try my hand at replacing a Vita 2000 screen have you done that yet?
@@JolliAllGenGamer A bunch of times. 2000 model is even easier, I actually assumed I already had a video on this but apparently do not... Next time I do one I will make it!
No soldering? I love it
Heck yeah!
Just did it !
Pretty easy with the right screwdriver
Without the 3G parts much easier
Square and triangle dont work ... Have to try again
Nice work!
Bring back the Quack.
Soon!
After seeing all the steps I am not about to do this myself lol
If you try it you'll like it!
I really hope it looks more complicated than it is, but I'm still very nervous to do it because I don't want to accidentally destroy any data
Compared to any Nintendo handheld beyond the SP it's a dream to work on one of these. With care and patience you can get it done!
@@FantasticQuack It worked! I can finally see my childhood again, thank you very much!
bought a used psvita imported from japan. said it was in excellent condition and when it arrived it had the same crack on the screen internally. i was gonna see if i could replace it myself but after watching this, looks too complicated for me lmao
I believe in you!
1 reassembling it's still not fully clicking together I have the system working properly. Any suggestions I think it is the top bezel power button an exetera that might have been warped from the removal process.
Just going to have to look around closely. Two common culprits are that something has not been seated correctly or one or more of the posts/standoffs on the shell itself have been bent
Hi!, I had this exact problem, The touchscreen seem to be working but there was no Image, your video was really helpful for replacing it, thank you!, BUT IT STILL DOESNT WORK.
I´ve just replaced the screen for a new one and I still have the same Issue, touchscreen and audio seem to work, but there is still no image on the screen. Please help!
I would go back through and triple check all the connections.
@@FantasticQuack I´ve dissassembled and reassembled everything like 5 times now, I even bought another cpu and tried reassembling with each screen(the old and the new), and it still has the same problem.. Sound and Touch work but no image.
Either I suck at assembling PSVita (I´ve worked succesfully with laptops) or the new screen was also busted?
Any suggestions?
@CosmicLog If I were in that position I would return the screen and try a new one
My PS Vita is broken right now I knew I should’ve gotten the 2000 model
Ive seen screen issues on both the 1k and 2k models if that makes you feel any better!
Hello, ive replace my screen , i remove also both cameras and put them back again, but i got an error c4-2323-0 when starting the camera app. Any help? i've tried multiple times remove them and put them but no luck
It sounds like you may have damaged the camera. I would very closely inspect the camera/flex cable and corresponding connectors for any damage. If there is no visible damage and you still can't get it working I would recommend ordering a replacement part.
Would your video work as a guide for a Vita 1000 that doesn't have 3G? I wouldn't think there's too much difference between the internals of either model.
It's largely the same, just some minor differences in what component/position you need to remove. The one without 3G should have less components and thus a little more simple.
@@FantasticQuack Good to know.
You forgot to transfer the clear Power On LED indicator from the old unit
I think I came back to it off camera but this is fair to point out. That piece is VERY easy to overlook. I've done 20-ish screen replacements at this point and at least twice I've had it fully assembled before realizing I missed that part and had to go back for it. I really should write myself a cheat sheet :) Luckily if you do miss it it's pretty inconsequential
Just bought a Vita 2000 from China. It's blacl and I bought the front and rear housing in white to change the color as I love the contract. Would you be willing to change it out and do a video since the insides are different from the 1000?
I'd tell you to email me but I think you already did!
Is the replacement oled or lcd
I did one screen replacement in my life and got burned by it
Original screen was oled and what I ordered turned out to be lcd
The product description of wherever you're buying it should say what it is. When in doubt, ask the seller.
Did you use an actual OLED replacement screen or did you go with an aftermarket LCD screen? All I can find are only ‚OLED LCD‘ screens, which seems like to be no actual OLED screens or am I wrong?
The person I was repairing it for provided the screen so I'm not 100% sure. Replacements in ebay listings claim to be OLED though.
When you got your replacement screen, did it come in two parts or was the screen connected to the silver casing around the sides? I just received a replacement screen I bought on eBay and the screen and casing were both loose. Im just wondering if that’s normal
Single part, but I've heard of it coming in two pieces that you have to stick together before. One of your pieces should have adhesive on it for this purpose.
The screws that are holding down the 3g card are so tightly screwed. I’m having a hard time getting them off. Any tips?
Just need to test a few different sized screw drivers until you find the one that fits snug in the slot. Apply downward pressure when turning to avoid having the driver skip out and strip it. If you do strip the screw there are a couple techniques such as using the vampliers or dremel tool to cut a slot in the screw head and using a larger flat head to engage with the slot you just cut and turning the screw out. I have footage of the latter method succeeding (from a different unit where the screws were already completely stripped) but so far haven't made a video on this specific question.
Is this oled and where did you get it and nice video!!
Yes OLED. A subscriber sent it. Thanks for watching!
@@FantasticQuack lol guess imma trust this eBay page says oled screen 😂
@@konrad6120 I know this is over a month ago but every screen for the pch-1000 will be OLED.
@@austinelliott6348 lol thank you:) I actually found one that was oled it was red one too lol
@@konrad6120 no problem bro hope it lasts you a long time
I know this is an old video but did you only use a Philips screwdriver or did you use different types of screw drivers? thanks
Philips is the only driver you need for this one!
@@FantasticQuack Awesome! im planning on getting a new battery along with maybe a new housing
hi please help me... the two screws on the network card are stripped, seems like someone tried disassembling in the past. is there any way to skip taking the network card out? could the parts still be transfered to a new front screen with the network card in place? if not how do I remove the stripped screws? thanks please respond
If the rubber band trick doesn't work you can use a dremel tool with a cut off wheel to cut a straight slot into the tops of those screws and then use a flathead screwdriver in the slot you cut. I've done it before for a subscriber who had stripped theirs and it worked great. Hope it helps!
@@FantasticQuack thank you!
Is the replacement screen on the description an OLED or an LCD?
I am getting mixed messages.
I got one with low scratches so hopefully it isn't bad but it's good enough.
Some replacements are OLED and some are LCD, just check with the seller if you're not sure.
@@FantasticQuack Ay thanks, I'll keep that in mind
When I press the start and select buttons in the bottom right corner, the front face of the system kinda goes down a little and sounds like the adhesive is wearing out. The plate surrounding all the buttons comes back up, which it shouldn’t do anyways, but I wonder if this is a screen issue
Sometimes it randomly touches something too and the touch doesn’t work at all occasionally as well wel so it very well could be a new screen replacement
It kind of sounds like some screws are loose but not sure I'm understanding what you're describing perfectly
Do you guys think its doable for a engineering noob such as myself to do both the screen an shell replacement without completetly ruining my console?
You don't need to be an engineer to do this, all you need is care and patience. Also, if you are replacing the screen, at that point you are already 95% of the way there on disassembly to replace the whole shell.
Can you please list what tools you need to repair the Vita?
It's just a screwdriver kit I'm using which I linked in the video description
Hey I got a question for the screwdriver for the cpu which did you use? The T3 T4?
Sorry I can't remember. I have a set of different sizes and I check a few by hand until I find the one that fits the best.
How do you safely get the serial number stickers on the new screen
You can soak the sticker with alcohol on a q-tip to soften the adhesive for a couple min. Then carefully peel up on end with a razor blade and/or tweezers. Work slow to make sure the adhesive is staying on the label and not ripping off/stuck to handheld. Once it's lifted off just stick it down again to the new screen. Any wetness from the alcohol will evaporate
if i dont use the camera do i have to put it back in? will i run into any software issues or warning issues? thanks
I don't think it would cause any issues beyond the camera not working but I can't guarantee that. Unless the camera was damaged or lost I'd recommend putting it back in whether or not you use it.
Where did you buy the New screen cause my mom wouldn’t really trust me buying things
The person I was doing the repair for provided the screen, but you can find a bunch of options on ebay. Here's one for example:
tinyurl.com/2p9hz3ts
the amazon page lists this as an LCD panel, but the original panel was an OLED one. Is the item mis-labeled or is it a worse screen than the original?
tbh I'm not sure. It's hard to tell the difference between OLED and LCD without having them side by side to compare (at least for me).
@@FantasticQuackthe easiest and quickest way to tell if a panel is an Oled take it to a very dark room and when you have a logo or text with a black background and if the background is pitch black then it’s an oled. LCDs have a slight glow in the blacks cause of the backlight.
how much would it cost to send one in to you? because i really need a new screen
Hi, I've done this repair for a lot of subscribers at this point and would be happy to assist you as well. Shoot me an email at fantasticquack@yahoo.com
does anyone know a fix for home and power button not working after screen swap. ive checked the internals and everything's plugged in, no debris/dust on any buttons. weird thing is when the console is off i can still get into recovery mode so i know for sure the home and power buttons work still, not sure why they dont work while its on. hope someone can help me with this thank you, gonna do some more digging.
That is very odd, it's one of those things I'd need to see for myself to comment on. I hope you can get it figured out!
Thank you very much!
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!
You're welcome!
How much for you to replace my screen. It’s starting to go bad and you can tell on black screens
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What's a good location to buy a replacement screen?
I just go through ebay
Do you know how to fix the game card slot, my games Don't pop back out
I've never ran into that issue. It may be dirt/gunk clogging up the mechanism or worst case something inside it is broken.
I need your help, I was swapping out my screen on my ps vita 100 3g? I stripped the two screws holding the 3g card. How do I get it out? Help please
If anything I could pay you to swap out the screen for me.
Hello, please check my channel info and send me an email!
great job!
Thank you! Cheers!
Where did u buy your replacement screen from?
Usually ebay but I've gotten one or 2 from Amazon before, just depends on prices.
I just bought an imported psvita fat from Japan, I realised there were some orange tint near the charging port. Not noticeable when it's on, is there anyway to avoid this? I'm afraid it would happen even after replacing the screen
that doesn't sound normal, but probably nothing to be worried about. Hard to tell for me without seeing it. Feel free to send an email if you want to discuss further.
Orange tint around the screen is pretty common. The general answer is that the oled is suffering from heat damage, most likely from being in a hot car at some point in its lifetime. it's irreversible unless you replace the screen, but in most cases you can't notice it with the screen on. My oled vita has the same issue, but its around pretty much the whole perimeter of the screen.
Can you share us a amazon buy link for the display?
The screen was provided by the individual I was doing the fix for. If I were to get it myself I'd just go on ebay, for instance this looks like a good option: www.ebay.com/itm/313114172767?hash=item48e70f1d5f:g:uyYAAOSw~7le48HM&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA4HsOR%2FjLPnewzWNVBxI%2FrSESAYhDUaY0ISoaLFZlQwuXe5lK6vIiX6wCAnbGW4HHBquw4CUMwjML1r29KcV0%2FvHdK6WLQBSozD0MXz6q28ZKRsRWWxhzytlDNSnWQnFmpXqPvS6IivO6HE%2B7kpQssEte55BPPBFLlkY2fpXJFQVYhH71xsTfr%2F49XK%2FZW8TBqnOMkjalk7TfFGK759zepc1C4H9ZQMvDfZa8a2T6Anw4hl9ftU%2Fws6jOaVRAd46Y4fTmcxkOdJoCFmbNDxiIkV%2BNs5zvAEtMQpOdqGRsSrDX%7Ctkp%3ABFBMvM6EoLdg
are the thermal pads important?
Since the thermal pads are part of the design, the mechanical engineers who worked on the Vita thought they were important, that's all I can say!
Would I be able to send mine i’m not very confident with repairs
Shoot me an email! Fantasticquack@yahoo.com
How hard is this to fix or should I just buy another vita
Probably quite tough for beginners, but if you have confidence working with small parts/electronics it's definitely doable.
Are you working on a Dualsense drift fix?
Yes actually, I managed to get a drifty one off ebay and I'm digging into it now. I've been busy with life, but I'll have a video on it relatively soon with hopefully a positive outcome.
I recently received a second hand vita and the condition of the housing is pretty scratched and worn it’s nothing too crazy for what I’m going to use my vita for (on the go emulation strictly) but i like keeping my game consoles in Prestine condition and was wondering is it possible to do a shell swap? Or would I have to buy a completely new screen as well as the back play because the screen is fine just scuffed up
You can buy the front shell without a screen but it's pretty difficult to swap the screen over due to the large amount of strong adhesive attaching it to the front shell. Generally I'd recommend just getting one with a screen, and also that way everything is pristine and not just the shell
@@FantasticQuack already went ahead and ordered a front and back screen replacement this will be my first screen swap but I fell pretty confident in my abilities though I have heard ps vitas are known to be hard to work on
@@jahyeet1137 Just realized I was confusing model #'s. I was referring to the Vita Slim when talking about the screen being glued on. I'm not sure if it's the same for the original 1000 series models. Anyways best wishes on the repair, I believe in you!
Mine is the exact same way is there a way I can send it out to you
Send me an email or IG!
😳 do you still offer screen replacements for those willing to pay?
Yes I do, check my channel info and shoot me an email!
I did the screen replacement but my display doesnt show up and I hear nothing but it turns on like the ps button lights up
Did you have sound before? Im guessing something was not reconnected properly.
@@FantasticQuack yeah I did it was just like the one you had but when I put everything back together there was no sound or display
Where can I buy a cheap reliable screen? Thanks!
Tons of options on ebay. I've had one with a dead pixel but most of the time they are great
@@FantasticQuack thanks! Don’t have ebay but I’ll l look into it!
Can i send you my psvita? My psvita has the same problem as johns and is the 1100 model. Mine was shipped over seas from japan. My buttons and sticks work its just the display.
Check my channel info for email and reach out!
Do you still perform these repairs? Would love a labor cost!
Hey Donnie, send me an email! fantasticquack@yahoo.com
Mines not responding after I dropped it should I still replace the screen?
The only thing responding is the ps button, when I try to charge it it's just orange but not the one that stays when charging it only appears for 1 sec when I hold the power button
Assuming the drop broke the screen, then yes