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Inside the PSP

Posted by timothy on from the packing-it-in dept.

fogez writes "We have seen numerous hacks for the PSP in the last couple days, but have you see what is inside this marvel? This might scare off many new PSP owners, but if you are curious and want some direction, this article is a good place to start. See the PSP laid bare, from LCD to wireless network card. BTW, any attempt to imitate will result in a void warranty :)"

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  1. Criminal... by wyldeone · · Score: 5, Funny

    Am I the only person who feels that this is almost criminal?

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    1. Re:Criminal... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

      yeah, destroying a perfectly good device is anarchy in action.

    2. Re:Criminal... by TimeTraveler1884 · · Score: 5, Funny
      yeah, destroying a perfectly good device is anarchy in action.
      It's like book burning when you think about it. Except without the fire... and without the books.

      Those crazy anarchists, PSPs are for kids.

    3. Re:Criminal... by Guppy06 · · Score: 2, Funny

      Yeah, they should have waited until the PSP was of legal age before exposing its naughty bits.

    4. Re:Criminal... by Lehk228 · · Score: 4, Funny

      Am I the only person who feels that this is almost criminal?

      nah they haven't bought that law.... yet.

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  2. Sudden popularity by Look+KG486 · · Score: 4, Funny

    I can't believe how much run Paint Shop Pro is getting lately.

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    1. Re:Sudden popularity by SpookyFish · · Score: 2, Funny

      Yeah, I mean, WTF?! Hello, everyone knows g1/\/\p r00lz over all

  3. um no by NoGuffCheck · · Score: 4, Funny

    but have you see what is inside this marvel?

    I havent seen, im so excited... is it.. um.. electronics?

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    1. Re:um no by CMRichar · · Score: 5, Funny
      is it.. um.. electronics?

      *Bzzzt!* Sorry, you're wrong. If you had bothered to RTFA, you would know that the PSP is actually powered by 14 extremely tiny, very angry weasels. Noone is sure how Sony has managed to harness the power of the weasels for good, but I, for one, welcome our new micro-weasel overlords.

      But, as a parting gift, I give to you the knowledge that the people have been sacked. And I, for one welcome our new posting overlords!

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    2. Re:um no by ikkonoishi · · Score: 3, Funny

      So that means that the dead pixels are micro-weasel poop?

  4. Helpful Information by LewsTherinKinslayer · · Score: 5, Funny

    BTW, any attempt to imitate will result in a void warranty :)

    First off, thank you Captain Obvious.

    1. Re:Helpful Information by zaxios · · Score: 5, Funny

      And thanks for pointing out that it was obvious, Captain Obvious.

  5. Now that we've seen the PSP nude, by syntap · · Score: 4, Funny

    How do we get nudes on the PSP?

    1. Re:Now that we've seen the PSP nude, by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

      well, this is how I do it:

      1. mount /dev/sda1 /mnt/psp
      2. mv ~/.pr0n /mnt/psp -R :)

    2. Re:Now that we've seen the PSP nude, by zaxios · · Score: 3, Funny

      bash: syntax error near unexpected token `)'

      :( Can anyone help me here, I really need pr0nage on my PSP!!!!!!!1!!!

  6. You're right! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    You are not a lawyer.

  7. Waiting for this by nate+nice · · Score: 1, Funny

    I'm waiting for this guy to throw this in a bag and bring it back to the store and claim it came like this. HAHAHAHA.

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    1. Re:Waiting for this by rworne · · Score: 4, Funny
      Why do that? Replace it with a bag of dirt in a ziploc bag with "puto" written on it. Then return it to Best Buy.

      /me wonders if anyone remembers that story.

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  8. Amateurs don't carry static charges? by TexVex · · Score: 5, Funny
    From TFA:
    If you are a professional, then you might want to ground yourself using a static strap to prevent any sudden static discharges from killing your PSP.
    Because your skill in hardware hackery determines how much of a static charge you can build up?
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  9. Re:Linux? by SilentChris · · Score: 4, Funny

    Forget Linux -- how about getting the system back together again? Did you see what he had at the end of the article? A pile of parts.

    I mean, I don't mind that (I'd take the same tack with him -- see if I could hack better Wi-Fi, new input devices, etc.) but I can imagine the average guy getting to step 6 with a pile of parts on his desk reading "tune in next week...". *AW CRAP!*

  10. Well... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    "What aspect of handheld gaming has been "redefined" because of this?"

    "Reasonably Priced" for one.

  11. Re:P acronym city by i_m_sane · · Score: 2, Funny

    Yep, good news for the dyslexics.

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  12. Re:Ads by InterruptDescriptorT · · Score: 2, Funny

    The number of pages in the article is probably proportional to the number of PSPs they destroyed in trying to successfully take one apart...

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  13. Re:Easy to read and print by nonother · · Score: 5, Funny

    All hail the genius who clicked the Print Format on the original link.

  14. God that's detailed by Manuel+Lafond · · Score: 5, Funny

    basicly, all this article says is "take your screwdriver, find the screws and unscrew them" it actually changed my life

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  15. Re:Linux? by t0ny747 · · Score: 3, Funny

    Did you see what he had at the end of the article? A pile of parts.

    Just take it back to Walmart and tell them it came that way.

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  16. I've never seen snuff porn by John_Booty · · Score: 2, Funny

    But I bet that watching it feels a lot like reading that article.

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  17. DMCA! DMCA!! by LesPaul75 · · Score: 1, Funny

    Who the hell does this author think he is? You cant take apart hardware! You might accidentally learn how to circumvent some form of copy protection! What -- do you actually think you own that hardware just because you paid for it? HAHAHA, not in my country, you COMMUNIST!

    The lawyers are en route to your house, big boy. Let the bending and grabbing of ankles commence.

  18. I Got Yer "Authorization" by TubeSteak · · Score: 3, Funny

    Sony is so going to send a team of ninjas after your ass.
    How's that for enforcement?

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  19. Re:Rights by ikkonoishi · · Score: 1, Funny

    Hah thats nothing. My friend gets xbox games before they are even developed.

  20. Re:batter upgrade? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny


    batter upgrade?

    vegetable oil tends to work better if you deep fry, make sure your mix is nice and fresh, plenty of eggs and a good flour
    walnut oil is the best if you can afford it, plus it gives a nice nutty taste !

  21. Re:Rights by prockcore · · Score: 5, Funny

    Our grandfathers took apart their houses.

    My grandfather helped take apart the german war machine. If that isn't a DMCA violation, I don't know what is.

  22. Re:Anarchy isn't crime or destruction by mshawatmit · · Score: 4, Funny

    Disassembling somebody *else's* PSP is criminal. Disassembling your own is merely art. Or Boredom in Action.

    "Disassemble! No!!!! Number 5 no disassemble."
    I think we just killed a PSP--hope it wasn't alive

  23. Interesting... kind of pointless... but interestin by whitetiger0990 · · Score: 2, Funny

    I really don't see major point in all of this. What good could come out of this? It's not exactly dinner table talk...

    "So Jimmy, what did you do today?"
    "I took apart my PSP"
    "You mean that $250 toy we bought you?
    "Yup that's the one"

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  24. Re:Linux? by Anonymous+Luddite · · Score: 3, Funny

    >> how about getting the system back together again? Did you see what he had at the end of the article? A pile of parts.

    I kind of saw that coming when he wrote on page three:

    I wasn't sure at first where to start, but eventually trusted my gut instinct and went with the brute force method.

    heh. good choice. always go with brute force. especially when dealing with electronics....

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  25. Re:wow by alc6379 · · Score: 2, Funny

    My eyes have just melted. Thank you.

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