PSP 2000 & PSP 3000 - Fixing a Loud UMD Drive without Disassembling 

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Used WD40 sprayed onto a q-tip like someone else in the comments suggested. Worked like a charm!

Thanks! I've been skeptical of RU-vid tutorials since the dislikes have been removed, but I did this today and my PSP no longer screams at me!

Mid Feb 2024, found my old psp 2001 which has been shoved in a drawer since 2008 when it started screeching. Plugged it in and it was still screaming so l looked up fix and followed his instructions. After less than 5 minutes worth of time it works perfect less than the need for a new battery. Thanks for the great tutorial, simple and to the point, worked like a charm.

MY GUY. I was about to take apart my new Hatsune Miku 3000 to do this repair to my chagrin, and this, THIS IS NEXT LEVEL. No disassembly required. Top notch!

This was exactly the thing I needed to get my PSP sounding like new again. Thanks! Nice and easy with no disassembly required.

well i’ll be damned, that actually worked. i used a few drops of triflow lubricant and the screeching went away. no disassembly. thanks a lot!

Just wanted to say thank you for this concise, helpful video, Blake! I ended up using WD-40 as suggested in the comments. It worked perfectly after a couple of gentle applications. Now it sounds factory new. Much appreciated, y'all!

Lol, I feel so old, but I'm glad to see (in the comments) that i aint the only one going back to one of their childhood consoles. PS: I air sprayed mine. Noise is still there but to a much tolerable level, some might even say "normal" 🤷.

Your powers are out of this world. My 3000 has been like this for about 4 years now making it extremely annoying and unplayable and hate seeing stored away. You're a life saver

My psp went from making horrible squealing noises to whisper quiet after doing this. I really thought I was gonna have to tear it apart, but this saved it!

This method is perfect. I seen other people on here literally dissemble the entire psp just to grease up a gear. I'll be taking your route if my psp ever begins to make this noise.

You’re life saver!! Thank you! It was really easy to follow and you explained everything perfectly clear. I had to peel the sticker with tweezers and it didn’t take too long. No more noisy sounds

2023 august 30th and this video saved my life!!! My psp is running like a dream!! Thanks man !

This is the most helpful video for the 2000 psp. Every video has it being taken apart and I don't really want to do that. My silver one was making that god awful sound and it has the black tape cover you mentioned. With a pair of small pointy plyers I pulled it up and was able to grease the wheel on the left, also the small tiny rail the laser is on and now my beautiful PSP is quiet again!

Thank you so much, the umd was freezing/crash anytime I was nearly moving my 2004. Now I can shake it like crazy and the umd keeps running smoothly. THANK YOU !

Worked like a charm. Thank you. Took only about 5 minutes. I removed the tape with some fine tip tweezers, filled a small cup with WD-40, then dipped a Q-Tip into the WD-40 and spread around the motor.

This worked really well, my PSP went from worryingly screeching to quietly making zipping sounds (I hadn't used my PSP in years, so I forgot what it's supposed to sound like, but wow does this sound so much healthier now!). It was pretty easy to do, too, especially with a PSP Street where you can just take the whole back panel off. I saw another guide recomend sewing machine oil, I used that instead of 3-in-1 because I don't think that's available were I live... Worked like a charm, been enjoying diving back into the Patapon trilogy!

that was a much easier fix than I expected. thanks a lot!

This worked thanks. I used olive oil, obviously I don't recommend anyone doing the same lol! I found shaking the psp in different directions helped move the oil into place as well. I'm so glad the back didn't have to come off because it's got that genuine seal on.

I was about to replace the UMD drive. You saved me from that and my PSP is quieter than ever. Thanks!

Dude You are God. Did it with my screetching PSP and now its quiet. Great tutorial!

Recently bought a second-hand PSP, since mine broke down and it started making some screeching noise. This solved it, thanks a lot mate!

Amazing man this works! Just fixed mine with simple WD40 applying on the left hand corner! Saved me some money!

Worked great! Bought an original 3000 new in/ box. I guess it got a little dry over time. Thanks for the AWESOME tutorial:)

Thank you! My PSP is so quiet now, and I can play my games without worrying about the crazy loud screeching

Thanks for the video man. Had exactly the same thing on my psp 2000 that just arrived from Japan. After several drops in the hole it sounds great again.

Thank you. i did what you show in the tutorial and my UMD works again !

Your technique saved my PSP, thank you so much :)

Tysm for this video! I managed to save my old PSP 2000 that wasn't reading UMDs

Thank you sooo much! had to oil it twice. Pulled the sticker with tweezers. Its' so quiet now! Thanks again!!!!

Thank you, This I’m sure is helping all the psp community

That worked an absolute treat - thanks very much sir much appreciated 👍

Worked like a charm. You’re a lifesaver!

Wow I will have to try this. My PSP model is doing the same thing and because of this it locks up and makes the screeching sound. Thanks for the video.

Thank you so much! Easiest solution I've seen.

My PSP2000 sounds like new thanks to you!

Thank you. It's been very helpful for my PSP

Just want to say thanks!!!! Works and sounds as it should! Not a banshee screaming at me!

Damn good fixin'. Thanks for making this video.

thank you so much for making a website for custom builds!!!!!!!

Wow. The motor hole was a great addition. Was expecting it to be sealed

Thanks man! This worked for me and my chipmunk PSP1000

Worked like a charm. Thanks much!

Nice it works in my psp 3000 no more squealing sound, I just put very little oil thanks

This helped me so much, thanks a ton. Found a God of War edition that needed this

Thank you very much :) Had the same problem with a used PSP that i bought last week. - I used Olive Oil and it works fine.

Thank you so much!!! 🙏 For everyone, it also works for e1008 (aka Street)

Just a note: DO NOT squirt oil directly into the PSP! Squirt some on a q-tip or another swab and then use that to lube up the gears! If you squirt directly it has a decent chance of leaking into your screen and ruining it!

Excellent! Simple and worked great! I had previously tried lubing that worm gear but didn't know about the other spots. Thank you very much :)

Awesome tutorial brother. God bless you

Great video I tried it and my system sounds like new again

This worked amazing. Thanks a lot!!

Worked perfectly!! Thank you!

Worked nicely, just added a bit of corn oil on the rear servo, and I know... But it works fine!

Thank you! Worked really well.

You're a lifesaver man!

Thanks a lot, that was a simple fix.

I used avocado oil it worked thank you!!

Thanks man, it works like new

I think that it is the best tutorial I’ve ever watched, sounds like new (I made it with WD-40 it replaces oil very good) I also didn’t have to take of that sticker and also I added the oil only on the motor and it works perfectly👌

worked like magic man thank you

Since seeing this video 2 days ago I have used this method to repair 3 drives. My god my repfurb jobs have been sped up 10 fold lol.

Thank You Very Much, You Are Great 🙂It's Working👍🏾 PERFECT

Thank you so much! My psp3000 has finally stop whining!

Thank you, im also Afraid of the Noise. But it also worked💪

Holy shit it worked immediately!! You ma ninja for life son.

Thank you I know people love you for this

excellent work!

This is so damn strange, I decided to take a look finally at this issue I had with my EXACT SAME model and color of PSP as yours. I got it years before this but when I bought it and played a UMD it screeched at me XD Thanks! Lmaoo

great vid!

I used baby oil on a 2003 model worked well thanks

Thanks a lot buddy 🎉

thx after puts loads of oil on it worked!

Thanks! Work on mine

Thanks for this tip !!

Thank you!

Thanks it worked

I hate opening psps so thank you

Wow thank you

you helped me alot thank you

Muchas gracias,me as resuelto el problema

Thanks it works 🎉

Thank you so much for the guide! Do you suggest covering the motor back with some black tape in order to prevent dust for getting inside?

Thanks mate, absolute legend! My mum thinks your voice is hot too.

Hi Blake, i have a psp 3004 model and for a while i haven't playing it but now i decided to check it out, the psp was working but it was not recognising any UMD so i've followed your instructions and now its working perfectly thanks. I have a question tho, that protection tape that you removed i had it as well and did removed it but have you try to cover again the motor with tape or not?

Thank you 👍🏻💯😁

I just used WD-40 & it worked 🥹 No more screeching (:

God bless you thank you so much

Спасибо большое дружище!

Considering the laser drive is right next to the exposed part of the UMD, you should use as little oil as possible so it's not thrown onto the disc. A high-quality precision bearing oil would be better than 3-in-1 or WD-40, but maybe not worth the expense if this would be your only use for it.

I can finally play umd games without giving myself a heart attack! Hahha preciate you

Got what was supposed to be a brand new Vibrant Blue 3000 that sounds like this. Seller then admitted it was used. I should not have to do this but looks like I will - the “Vice City Stories” game is unplayable. How often does this method need to be applied? I’m concerned the oil may gunk up eventually. Does the sticker have to be put back in place?

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thanks my monster hunter edition psp thanks you

Questions is that sticker not doing anything? I assume Sony placed there for a reason maybe to hold it down applying more pressure... So it doesn't need to be there?

I have psp 3004. I and my console thank you.

after i lubricated the gears (also underneath the drive), i see now much more pixels, so the resolution is quite off. i did not disconnect any ribbon cables. maybe i should check them ? any other ideas ?

Hey, thanks for your tutorial. What kind of oil I should use? My PsP 3004 started a couple of days ago doing this horrible screeching sound 😢. It’s still capable to read the disc but I’m worry it will not last a lot. So I’m thinking to try your way but I don’t know what oil I will search for…

hi i have a question, would it be bad if i used olive oil? or wd 40? I know that pretty weird sounding but i dont have all purpose oil laying around.