NightShade wrote on 04/24/09 at 02:51:05:
Quote:The cord problem is a design issue, at least in my opinion. they couldnt have put it in a worse spot than the corner of the corner of the bottom. Why not the side or the very bottom? I have to believe its the design issue because my cord always gets lose if I play my psp for a while and has to continuously be readjusted. Could also be a problem im just having and you very well may have a short.
But the battery is definately the real issue Night. 20 hours and it died that quickly? something is wrong there. And why wouldnt gamestop have any of the old batteries for resale? I would also see about maybe trying amazon with fast delivery or gamestop online.
I don't know if that's the same issue. I'd turn on the PSP, plug it in, and leave it sitting on a table motionless and the light would randomly alternate between green and orange, like it's charging and then it's not.
I dunno why, they just didn't have any old school batteries at Gamestop. But I went ahead and ordered a "new" one off of eBay. Hopefully it'll be here before the trip - if not, I guess I'll look around elsewhere, but I don't know where. But I figured if I'm gonna go the online route I'd better do it fast.
I called gamestop today and they said they didn't have any used power cords, but I could buy one of their new ones and if it didn't resolve the problem I could get a full refund. I'll probably go do that tomorrow.
Actually, I think I got a car charger cable that came with the grip, I'll probably just give that a try to see if it's a cable issue.
You have a short then in the cord, maybe try another outlet to verify its the cord, but it sounds like the cord is shorted out or disconnected somewhere inside
Well, having 2 will guarantee never losing time over a game
Assuming you order one and having to buy another one so you have one for the trip lol
Ahhh i forgot about the car adapter. There is your proof either way. And open up the charger box in the store and have them test the new cord or you have them test the psp with a cord they have. I know gamestop has that kind of stuff to test the crap out all the time
Good luck buddy.