Install LED in Triggers of Slim PSP by Phrotac
Introduction
Because of my avatar, several people have ask me to write a tutorial on how to put the LEDs in the triggers of a Slim PSP, especially since nearly all tutorials are for a Phat PSP. I thought a tutorial would be very difficult to write because of the skills level required to pull off the mod, so I decided on this "mini-tutorial" instead. The way I see it, if you can't figure out how to do this mod by simply looking at these pictures, then you're skills level is probably too low to try this mod right now. Your skills level must be raised first. Start by learning how to solder. I have a downloadable tutorial that can help you learn how to solder correctly. If you're interested, PM me and I'll send it to you.
Parts Needed
Tools Needed
Difficulty rating: 3/5
Average Time to Complete: i.e 1.5-2 hours
Notes:
LED s are extreamly hrd to solder to
NOTE: Your level of your understanding is directly proportional to your level of experience with these types of modifications. If you do not understand this guide, DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS MOD!!! You have been warned.
Step By Step Tutorial
(https://www.acidmods.com/moddedmatt/ledtrigslim1.jpg)
That's my daughter's Phat PSP on top with the Yellow/Orange shoulder buttons and mine is the Slim on bottom with the Blue shoulder buttons. The Slim was easy compared to the Phat. I wired the Slim so that when the WLAN switch is turned off, the shoulder buttons are off, and when the WLAN switch is on, the shoulder buttons are on. I tried to wire my daughter's Phat the same way but the Phat isn't built the same way as the Slim. I couldn't find a source that only had voltage when the WLAN switch was on.
WARNING: These pictures are for a Slim PSP Only!!!
I didn't use resistors in my design because, a) I used a 2.5v source, and b) my LEDs are connected so that when the WLAN switch is turned on, the LEDs are on. When the WLAN switch is off, so are the LEDs. This makes it where your LEDs will only be on if your WLAN is on and gives you the opportunity to turn them on and off at will. Here are some pictures of the insides of my PSP with this mod installed:
These first two pictures will show where I put my LEDs:
(I used hotglue to secure them in place)
(https://www.acidmods.com/moddedmatt/ledtrigslim2.jpg)
(https://www.acidmods.com/moddedmatt/ledtrigslim3.jpg)
I had to "cut away" some of the excess plastic so the LEDs would fit right.
There's a piece of white plastic on the bottom of the shoulder buttons of the Slim.
This next picture will show you how I cut a hole in each shoulder button.
(https://www.acidmods.com/moddedmatt/ledtrigslim4.jpg)
On these trigger buttons, I used a razor knife to "carve" a hole in the bottom of each
one to expose the bottom of the transparent part of the trigger, although, on my
very first PSP, I used a drill, set on slow speed, to drill a hole through the white
plastic (make sure the trigger button is secured so you don't drill into your finger).
This picture shows where I ran my wires:
(https://www.acidmods.com/moddedmatt/ledtrigslim5.jpg)
Make sure you put a piece of black tape over the Anode (+) connection to
prevent the metal screen casing from shorting on the (+) solder connection:
(https://www.acidmods.com/moddedmatt/ledtrigslim6.jpg)
close the PSP back up and enjoy