UMD Load Problem
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UMD Load Problem
I've recently brought my PSP back out of retirement and been playing a few games here and there without any issue, however, I slip Prinny: Can I really be the Hero? into the drive and PSP decided to throw a wobbler. The game isn't recognised in the XMB and a distinct clicking noise followed by a buzz can be heard from within the drive.
Searching the symptoms online tends to suggest that the problem lies in the console's laser, however, considering other UMD based games I find this unlikely. Does anyone else have any ideas of how to solve this issue?
Summary and things to keep in mind:
UMD drive gives a clicking and buzzing sound when Prinny: Can I really be the Hero? is inserted
No other UMDs have this issue
I own PSP-2000 model
It has never been hacked
I have already tried cleaning the UMD, no luck there
No visible scratches on the disc
The clear plastic on the UMD front (The side with the image) has become loose at the bottom and has moved inwards. (The fatter end with the PSP logo on the white plastic) It's not the first time this has happened and the other UMD in the same condition was read without any trouble.
Any ideas?
Searching the symptoms online tends to suggest that the problem lies in the console's laser, however, considering other UMD based games I find this unlikely. Does anyone else have any ideas of how to solve this issue?
Summary and things to keep in mind:
UMD drive gives a clicking and buzzing sound when Prinny: Can I really be the Hero? is inserted
No other UMDs have this issue
I own PSP-2000 model
It has never been hacked
I have already tried cleaning the UMD, no luck there
No visible scratches on the disc
The clear plastic on the UMD front (The side with the image) has become loose at the bottom and has moved inwards. (The fatter end with the PSP logo on the white plastic) It's not the first time this has happened and the other UMD in the same condition was read without any trouble.
Any ideas?
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If it is just the one disc, then I would suggest checking whether the clear plastic part has come away from the white plastic.
There is a chance that this is slowing the disc (or stopping rotation) and therefore not being recognised.
You have to do what I have had to do and replace the covers.
There is a chance that this is slowing the disc (or stopping rotation) and therefore not being recognised.
You have to do what I have had to do and replace the covers.
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That sounds like the most likely problem at the moment. I've no idea how to change the case though, or where to get them.foreversonic wrote:If it is just the one disc, then I would suggest checking whether the clear plastic part has come away from the white plastic.
There is a chance that this is slowing the disc (or stopping rotation) and therefore not being recognised.
You have to do what I have had to do and replace the covers.
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UMD is such a stupid idea..well..actually a great idea, but such poor execution. I hear about this happening all the time. I can see PSP games being collectors items in about 10-15 years because of that.
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Would have to agree with Foreversonic
Worst case scenario is the little metal disc has come loose & they are a right pain in the arse to get back in, a way around it though is find a friend with a PSP 1000 (phat) & see if the game works in theirs, then hope they have a copy & swap copies (did it with my Crisis Core )
Worst case scenario is the little metal disc has come loose & they are a right pain in the arse to get back in, a way around it though is find a friend with a PSP 1000 (phat) & see if the game works in theirs, then hope they have a copy & swap copies (did it with my Crisis Core )
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My sister may have her old phat PSP lying around (she might've traded it in though) but the downside is that I know for a fact she won't have a copy of Prinny, dood.Matty wrote: Worst case scenario is the little metal disc has come loose & they are a right pain in the arse to get back in, a way around it though is find a friend with a PSP 1000 (phat) & see if the game works in theirs, then hope they have a copy & swap copies (did it with my Crisis Core )
Well that's just lovely, but it doesn't help my problem very much. ^__^""Biggest sonic fan wrote:My PSP is a model 1003 which means a PSP 1000 right? Yeah, I bought my PSP at the beginning so it's very old.
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