How do I charge the battery? - PSP-Forum.com

ReMeDy · 04-05-2005, 03:56 AM

I have the PSP plugged into a wall outlet via the adapter. I have left the thing on now for several hours and it received no charge whatsoever. The PSP is fresh out of the box too and I didn't tamper with the battery or anything.

Under the battery information window in the PSP it says:

Charge Level -
Hours Left -
Power Source External
Battery Status -

Umm, correct me if I'm wrong but doesnt the PSP charge WHILE you are using it while plugged in? It is like my battery is asleep! ::looks at - in status::

Does the PSP need to be in sleep mode or turned off for it to charge or what?

Inferno · 04-05-2005, 04:27 AM

It should charge even if you are playing with it as long as it's plugged in. Sounds like you have a defective battery. If it is completely charged it should still display something like the following:

Charge Level: 100%
Hours Left: -
Power Source: External
Battery Status: Charge Complete

Leave the PSP on, and unplug it. You should get the following:

Charge Level: 100%
Hours Left: 8:29'
Power Source: battery
Battery Status: In Use

If your PSP goes dead as soon as it gets unplugged, then the battery is bad. I suggest exchanging it for another unit if that's possible. If not, then it's time to get a new battery.

ReMeDy · 04-05-2005, 04:39 AM

LOL omg, I'm the biggest idiot! I opened up the PSP and noticed there was no battery inside! So I was like "WTF they forgot to put in my battery! Those idiots!" Then I hit myself again when I realized the battery was in the box. I apparently overlooked it while I was digging for my PSP in my hasty anticipation to try it out.

I guess I was assumming the battery came inside the PSP unit itself so I never bothered to check for a battery :lol: . Thanks anyways, it's charging and getting juice now!

Inferno · 04-05-2005, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ReMeDy

LOL omg, I'm the biggest idiot! I opened up the PSP and noticed there was no battery inside! So I was like "WTF they forgot to put in my battery! Those idiots!" Then I hit myself again when I realized the battery was in the box. I apparently overlooked it while I was digging for my PSP in my hasty anticipation to try it out.

I guess I was assumming the battery came inside the PSP unit itself so I never bothered to check for a battery :lol: . Thanks anyways, it's charging and getting juice now!

Glad you figured that out. :shock:

04-05-2005, 03:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
ReMeDy Hi! I'm new around here... Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 12	How do I charge the battery? I have the PSP plugged into a wall outlet via the adapter. I have left the thing on now for several hours and it received no charge whatsoever. The PSP is fresh out of the box too and I didn't tamper with the battery or anything. Under the battery information window in the PSP it says: Charge Level - Hours Left - Power Source External Battery Status - Umm, correct me if I'm wrong but doesnt the PSP charge WHILE you are using it while plugged in? It is like my battery is asleep! ::looks at - in status:: Does the PSP need to be in sleep mode or turned off for it to charge or what? __________________

04-05-2005, 04:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
ReMeDy Hi! I'm new around here... Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 12	LOL omg, I'm the biggest idiot! I opened up the PSP and noticed there was no battery inside! So I was like "WTF they forgot to put in my battery! Those idiots!" Then I hit myself again when I realized the battery was in the box. I apparently overlooked it while I was digging for my PSP in my hasty anticipation to try it out. I guess I was assumming the battery came inside the PSP unit itself so I never bothered to check for a battery :lol: . Thanks anyways, it's charging and getting juice now! __________________

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04-05-2005, 04:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
Inferno PSP-Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lubbock/Carrollton, TX Posts: 62	It should charge even if you are playing with it as long as it's plugged in. Sounds like you have a defective battery. If it is completely charged it should still display something like the following: Charge Level: 100% Hours Left: - Power Source: External Battery Status: Charge Complete Leave the PSP on, and unplug it. You should get the following: Charge Level: 100% Hours Left: 8:29' Power Source: battery Battery Status: In Use If your PSP goes dead as soon as it gets unplugged, then the battery is bad. I suggest exchanging it for another unit if that's possible. If not, then it's time to get a new battery.