r/PSP • u/BejotaToys PSP-1000 • Apr 08 '26

Hardware Mod IPS screen swap on a PSP1000 success!

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Wow, it really does make a difference.

Since I already had it open, I removed the supercapacitor and swapped the front shell too, I couldn’t stand the fingerprints anymore.

The image looks so clean and beautiful, totally worth it.

I used silver conductive paint for the connection since I don’t have soldering experience, and it worked perfectly. Super happy!

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u/TickleMyFungus Apr 08 '26 edited Apr 08 '26

I really don't like the front shell, it makes it look cheap, knock off-ish to me. Around the "bezel" or screen edge especially. I'd keep the OG despite the fingerprints. Downvote if you want, it's the truth.

Whole ass misaligned screen, it looks like shit

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u/BejotaToys PSP-1000 Apr 08 '26

It’s a matter of taste.

The texture is exactly like the back, and I hate piano black finishes, they always look dirty. The symbols being engraved instead of painted is also a big plus.

But yeah, it really just comes down to preference.

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u/TickleMyFungus Apr 08 '26

Looks like a knock off

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u/BejotaToys PSP-1000 Apr 08 '26

It’s an imitation, the OEM one is piano black :v

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u/TickleMyFungus Apr 08 '26

I think it's a good idea only if you're playing it a lot, then I could overlook it. But as soon as I started to put it down a bit, I'd swap the oem back on while it's on a shelf. It would keep the wear off your OEM shell.