UMD DRIVE - The plastic door on the back of the PSP can break
off or the internal metal door can become bent out of shape and
not close properly. The UMD's themselves may also try to pop
back out. The internal laser and disc motor can break or wear
out causing disc read error or no response to a UMD being
inserted. Check that your UMD's are in good shape also, the
clear plastic should not be loose and should sit perfectly flush to
the outer white plastic ring.
R-TRIGGER/MAIN CABLE
Connects the motherboard to
the power switch PCB.
Pressure sensitive R-trigger
pad can become worn and
stop responding or show
"always on". Cable can be
damaged in a fall causing no
power and/or eccentric button
reactions throughout the PSP.
POWER SWITCH PCB -
The switch itself can break
off causing no power and
a loose feeling in the
external slider switch.
Internal connection can
break causing no power
and the pressure sensitive
action buttons can
become worn and stop
responding. See the
Power Problems page for
more detailed information.
BUTTON BAR CABLE - Non-functioning buttons can be
caused by damage from a fall, excessive pressure, a
faulty power switch PCB, or an ill-fitting faceplate.
__                  PSP general repair form___ _    _   _____
Pressure sensitive cable can become worn
causing no reaction or show "always on". An
ill-fitting faceplate can also cause the
directional buttons to activate the analog
stick actions and/or cause eccentric response
from the directional buttons themselves.
ANALOG STICK - Shaft can snap
off, internals can break causing
a grinding feel to the stick, or the game
character will be stuck travelling in one
direction only. An ill-fitting faceplate can
cause eccentric behavior also.
LCD SCREEN and backlight.
like it has spiderweb cracks,
blacked out areas on the
screen, or an all black screen.
A broken backlight will show a
black screen but you can still
faintly see the picture if you
hold the PSP up to a light at
just the right angle.

    UMD DOOR PROBLEMS

    Sometimes a PSP will take an awkward fall or something and the exterior plastic UMD door can break off, come
    halfway out, or just not work properly any more. Unfortunately you can't just put another one on there without
    taking the PSP apart as there are internal  'security' screws to prevent this from happening. Sometimes too the
    door itself isn't the problem at all, the newer PSP Slims have plastic UMD door 'hinges' molded into the rear
    casing which will almost always break before the door does and all PSP's have some sort of metal UMD
    frame/holder inside the door that can break or get bent out of shape and cause UMD door and/or game loading
    problems. For our own repairs and DIY kits we use only original Sony factory parts taken from PSP's purchased
    specially to be parted out. There are many cheap third-party PSP UMD doors available on the Internet and
    unfortunately thus far all are made of inferior plastics and poorly formed/assembled.


    PSP-1001 model UMD door and/or inner metal UMD frame replacement - $59

    PSP-2001 or PSP-3001 UMD door replacement - $69
    PSP-2001 or PSP-3001 UMD inner metal frame replacement - $59
Repair request form and instructions are at the bottom of this page

PSP-1001 Do-it-yourself outer plastic UMD door replacement kit - $20 - Click here for further details
EXCHANGE ELIGIBLE - SEE
FAQ #8 FOR DETAILS.

"L" and "R" TRIGGER / BUTTON PROBLEMS

"L" or "R" trigger always on or non-functional
Directional (arrow) pad malfunctions
All buttons "freezing" problems
Button bar (HOME/volume/screen/select/start) malfunctions
- (for no speaker sound at all see "wi-fi/memory/headphone PCB" problems below    

Each of the above mentioned sets of PSP buttons has it's own underlying pressure sensitive cable that transfers
the data to the motherboard. Each PSP model has it's own particular cable set-up and some are very easy to
work on yourself with the DIY kits but there are some difficulties to watch out for. For instance, a common
problem with PSP's is that all of a sudden in the middle of a game it'll act like you've pressed the "HOME" button
to quit the game. Sometimes this is due to a problem with the button bar cable that has the HOME button on it but
just as often it's a faulty UMD trigger instead. The UMD trigger tells the PSP that there's a game loaded and to
start trying to read it so if a faulty UMD trigger thinks the game's been removed you'll get the same HOME button
effect. The good news here is that for our repairs the price is the same no matter which cable it is, or the UMD
trigger for that matter, so you don't really have to do much research to figure out how much it'll be to get it
fixed. There's also some very cost efficient do-it-yourself repair options you might like to try first. As with all the
DIY kits, if it doesn't work out you can always send the kit back to us along with your PSP and the price already
paid for the kit will come off of our final repair fee, same as if you sent your PSP in to us in the first place.
PSP-1001 model cable replacement (any) - $59
PSP-2001 or PSP-3001 cable replacement (any) - $
59
Repair request form and instructions are at the bottom of this page

DO-IT-YOURSELF BUTTON BAR REPLACEMENT KITS
EXCHANGE ELIGIBLE - SEE FAQ #8 FOR DETAILS.
For a PSP-1001 model this is one of the easiest do-it-yourself PSP repairs there is, not
even five minutes work. No electronics experience is required at all and the kit comes
with everything you need to replace the part just as well as I can. You provide only the
broken PSP and two hands. The kit comes with the exact same Sony original part, the
same professional PSP sized screwdriver I use every day, and very detailed
step-by-step instructions. PSP-2001 model button bar replacements are slightly more
complicated but still very much do-able for any beginner. Satisfaction guaranteed - 90
day warranty - Return for refund or credit - Free first class shipping.
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PSP Model
Your name:
Address:
Email:
PLEASE CHECK WHICH REPAIR BEST DESCRIBES THE PROBLEM
UMD DOOR OR METAL UMD FRAME REPLACEMENT

R-TRIGGER / MAIN CABLE REPLACEMENT

L-TRIGGER / DIRECTINAL PAD REPLACEMENT

ANALOG JOYSTICK REPLACEMENT

POWER SWITCH PCB REPLACEMENT

BUTTON BAR CABLE REPLACEMENT

PSP-1001 LCD SCREEN REPLACEMENT (FAT PSP)

PSP-2001/3001 LCD SCREEN REPLACEMENT (SLIM)

UMD DISC READING PROBLEMS

MOTHERBOARD REPLACEMENT

MOTHERBOARD FIRMWARE REPLACEMENT

LABOR ONLY REPAIRS

SOUND/WI-FI/MEMORY/HEADPHONE PROBLEMS

CHARGER SOCKET REPLACEMENT

MAIL-IN QUOTE - FREE
PLEASE CHECK WHICH PAYMENT OPTION YOU PREFER
PAY NOW - Mail a check/cash/money order along with the PSP.
Make it out to "PSP Repair Service" or "Lynn Brown".
Repaired PSP's are mailed out the same day they're done.

PAY LATER - I'll send you an online invoice after the repair is
completed. Payable by debit/credit card, Paypal, or E-check.
Repaired PSP's are mailed out the day after payment is made.
Additional comments:
PRICING    All prices include parts (if any), labor, PSP maintenance check, professional internal cleaning and return shipping
via USPS Priority Mail to anywhere in the USA.

WARRANTY  All repairs/replacements are warrantied for 6 months. That means the replaced or repaired part will work
perfectly when you get it back and will continue to do so for 6 months. Please note though that if the LCD screen gets smashed
again or the analog stick gets snapped off I can't offer a warranty on that type of thing.

POLICY  Diagnosis is a completely free service. Sometimes there's more damage than meets the eye making it more cost
effective to buy a new console rather than fixing the one you have. I don't charge a dime if you choose not to go ahead with
the repair. This happens from time to time and I completely understand. I don't expect my customers to do anything that I
wouldn't do in the same situation and I'm happy to give my own personal opinion, pros and cons, if it turns out to be a difficult
decision.  

WHAT TO EXPECT  Every repair we do comes with a very good all round check-up. This means your PSP will be returned to
you in perfect working order and ready for a whole new life of game play regardless of which repair you originally send it in
for. I'll let you know if we come across anything else that isn't working properly or looks like it may not last for much longer.
At that point, armed with all the information, you can decide what you want us to do. We also clean everything up and return
your PSP looking it's best. Dust behind the screen is a common problem and we remove every bit we can.     

TURNAROUND   Turnaround time varies of course but most repairs are completed within 5-6 days of receipt and mail-in-quotes
follow the same time line. Once I've gone over your PSP properly I'll email to let you know what I found, what the repair
options are and how much it'll cost. At that point you can mail a check/money order or pay instantly online with a credit/debit
card, eCheck or Paypal. If for any reason you change your mind and decide you don't want it fixed after all thats perfectly OK
too as diagnosis is a 100% free service. Once payment comes through I use USPS Priority mail for shipping your PSP back to
you. This service usually takes 2-3 days to most everywhere in the US so your PSP won't be out of your hands for long.

MYSTERY REPAIRS   If you don't know what's wrong with your PSP that's fine too. Just use the form below and check the
"Mail-in quote" box to let me know it's coming and I'll email you with my findings and a proper quote when it gets here. This
service is completely free and if for any reason you choose not to have your PSP repaired after all you'd only owe me $8.10
for return postage. Please include a note with the PSP with any information you have as to what it's been doing, or not doing,
as this lets me know where to start and speeds up the whole repair process.

*PROFESSIONAL INTERNAL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CHECK   Every PSP I work on get's a very thorough going over.
There are several different components and connections that tend to wear out or corrode over time, just by being used. Fouled
contacts for instance can cause your PSP to completely seize up or cause strange button responses. Also, I can tell by looking
at it if the analog assembly is getting ready to give out or if the battery isn't making proper contact due to a tweaked rear
casing. The added service of cleaning and/or replacing the contacts, cleaning all the lint and dirt out of the UMD drive, cleaning
the soda pop out from around the buttons and so forth will save you having to send the PSP off again later on just to deal with
these fiddly little problems. I do appreciate your business but I don't want to do a repair and then you have some new problem
with it a month later when I can easily take care of a lot of things while I have it here. I use only the best Sony original parts
and do everything I can to make sure your PSP keeps on working and looks it's best also. Cleaning all the contacts, minor
component/button replacement, and cleaning the PSP inside and out is a free service along with all standard repairs. If the
analog assembly looks like it's on it's last leg or something else is visibly going awry I'll email to let you know and if you want
to you then have the option to pay a little extra now rather than top dollar later on.  

Lastly, if you'd like a quote without sending the PSP in, you can send me an email and I'll give it my best shot to give a firm
quote without seeing the console. Please understand though that there are a lot of folks out there trying to figure out what's
wrong with their PSP and I'd have hundreds of calls a day to answer diagnosing over the phone so please email instead and I'll
get back to you as quickly as possible. To send me an email you can just click this link:
 LBrown@psprepairservice.com
You need Java to see this applet.

    ANALOG JOYSTICK ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

    This is the most common repair of all. The analog or joystick is used in pretty much every game ever made and
    they do take a beating.  It consists of the outer round thumbpad which pushes down onto the plastic stem part of
    the internal analog stick assembly. Usually either the stem will break or the internal components will wear out
    giving the joystick a 'grinding' feel to it and/or the character in the game will run in the wrong direction or not at
    all. The $59 includes an entire new analog assembly, labor, PSP maintenance check, professional internal
    cleaning* and return USPS Priority Mail shipping.    
PSP-1001 model analog stick assembly replacement - $59

PSP-2001 model analog stick assembly replacement - $59
PSP-3001 model analog stick assembly replacement - $
59

Repair request form and instructions are at the bottom of this page
FREE USPS
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SHIPPING
PSP-1001 or PSP-2001 Do-it-yourself analog stick assembly replacement kit - $20 Click here for further details.
EXCHANGE ELIGIBLE - SEE
FAQ #8 FOR DETAILS.

    POWER SWITCH PCB REPLACEMENT

    There's a whole page for this one too. Please read the "PSP power problems" page  to make sure a new
    power switch PCB is what you need though first as there's a lot of things that can cause a PSP to not power
    on properly. Power switch PCB's are also one of the simplest do-it-yourself items to replace in a PSP.
PSP-1001 model power switch PCB replacement - $59

PSP-2001 or 3001 model power swtich PCB replacement - $
59
FREE USPS
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MAIL
SHIPPING
EXCHANGE ELIGIBLE - SEE
FAQ #8 FOR DETAILS.
Repair request form and instructions are at the bottom of this page

PSP-1001 and PSP-2001/3001 Power switch PCB replacement kit - $25 - Click here for further details.
    LCD SCREEN REPLACEMENT

    Very common and very fixable even though it doesn't look like it judging from the smashed up look on the screen.
    The LCD screen is a separate glass screen underneath the clear outer PSP screen so even if it's smashed to bits
    the outer plastic screen will usually remain undamaged. There are pictures of a few cracked PSP LCD screens on
    the Home page but not all will have that "spiderweb" look. Depending on just exactly where the screen is cracked
    it can show colored lines, half a picture, or no picture at all sometimes. Quite often too a cracked screen will
    cause an electrical short and when you turn the PSP on it'll immediately turn itself right back off. The good news
    here is that there's rarely anything else wrong other than the broken screen and getting it fixed is a great deal
    compared to giving up on it and buying a new one.
PSP-1001 model LCD screen replacement - $59
PSP-2001 model LCD screen replacement - $89
PSP-3001 model LCD screen replacement - $89

Repair request form and instructions are at the bottom of this page
FREE USPS
PRIORITY
MAIL
SHIPPING
Do-it-yourself LCD screen replacement kits are available on the PSP LCD screen page
or click
here to learn more.
UMD DRIVE DISC READING PROBLEMS

*****  The first thing to do is check that your UMD games/movies are in good shape. The clear plastic covers
should sit exactly flush with the outer white plastic part and shouldn't be loose or pushed in at all. The disc itself
should be clean and scratch free, just like normal CD's and DVD's.  *****

Quite often a PSP stops reading the UMD discs properly or acts like it doesn't even recognise there's one
inserted. If the game itself is in good shape there's several different things that can cause a disc reading problem
and it's not always the UMD drive. Please take a few minutes to read the
PSP UMD problems page for more
detailed information on this subject.
PSP-1001 model UMD drive replacement - $59
PSP-2001 model UMD drive replacement - $
69
PSP-3001 model UMD drive replacement - $
69
PSP-1001 model UMD trigger replacement - $59
PSP-2001/3001 model UMD trigger replacement - $
59

Repair request form and instructions are at the bottom of this page
FREE USPS
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MAIL
SHIPPING

PSP-1001 and PSP-2001 UMD drive replacement kits - $59 on the PSP UMD problems page.
PSP-2001 and PSP-3001
EXCHANGE ELIGIBLE - SEE
FAQ #8 FOR DETAILS.

MOTHERBOARD REPLACEMENT

This is usually what you need if the PSP got wet and corrosion has set in or if it's taken a particularly bad
fall. The motherboard is the main circuit board for the entire PSP and therefore the most important and most
expensive component to replace. Quite often though a water damaged PSP motherboard can be cleaned up
and saved if you get it taken care of in time so even if your's appears completely dead it's still well worth
having it checked out - please click
here for more water damage info. A malfunctioning motherboard can
cause any of the other problems mentioned on this website too as all the other components rely on it to
operate properly. We do offer multiple-repair discounts if your PSP needs more than one item replaced but
if the motherboard's one of them chances are you'll be better off just buying a new PSP. This is where our
offer to buy horribly broken PSP's comes in most handy for our customers so at worst you'll at least get
some money to put towards a new PSP rather than just giving up on it.

PSP-1001 model motherboard replacement - $79
PSP-2001/3001 model motherboard replacement - $
99 (when available*)
FREE USPS
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SHIPPING
Repair request form and instructions are at the bottom of this page

    MOTHERBOARD FIRMWARE REPLACEMENT - $49 - PSP-1001 or PSP-2001 models

    If you've become victim to a bad update replacing the firmware should be all you need to get your PSP up and
    running again good as new. Unfortunately this happens all the time but on the positive side it is relatively
    easy to fix nowadays as opposed to replacing the whole motherboard like we had to in the past and the vast
    majority of 1001 and 2001 model PSP's will take a firmware re-flash without a problem. A corrupted update
    will cause the green power light on the PSP to turn on for about 15-20 seconds and shut itself back off but
    nothing comes up on the screen and there's no start up music or any other signs of life at all. The orange
    charge light will still show if you plug it in but that's it. Please keep in mind though that if the green light just
    blinks for a fraction of a second you're most likely dealing with a short somewhere rather than a firmware
    problem and PSP-3001 models aren't "unbrickable" yet at the time of this writing.

        PSP-1001 or PSP-2001 model motherboard firmware replacement - $49

       Repair request form and instructions are at the bottom of this page
PSP-2001 EXCHANGE
ELIGIBLE - SEE
FAQ #8 FOR DETAILS.
FREE USPS PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPING

    LABOR ONLY REPAIRS - $49 - ANY MODEL - FREE SHIPPING

    If you've already purchased a replacement part for your PSP and just need it installed it's $49 regardless of which part it
    is except for replacement PSP cases which are listed below. Sometimes people have a go at fixing their PSP themselves
    and can't quite get Humpty back together again which is not problem and there's no extra charge for sending in a partially
    disassembled PSP. If you're stuck somewhere in the middle of a repair and don't know what to do next please just leave it
    like it is and I'll take care of it. It's easy to do some pretty major permanent damage in certain circumstances so sometimes
    it's far better to just stop where you are rather than risk making things worse. If it ends up needing extra parts or there's
    something wrong with the new part you already have I'll email with the various repair options along with a proper quote
    and you can decide what to do from there. The $49 includes labor, PSP maintenance check, professional internal cleaning
    and return USPS Priority Mail shipping.

    Repair request form and instructions are at the bottom of this page
PSP CUSTOM CASE REPLACEMENT -  $69 - ANY MODEL - FREE SHIPPING

There are dozens of different companies selling custom PSP replacement cases on the Internet. The vast majority
unfortunately are very poorly made and it takes a lot of extra time and attention to get them to fit right and/or
work at all so they don't fall under the normal 'labor only' category. I can get almost all of them to work but I can't
guarantee up front that I'll be successful as there are just too many variables between manufacturers. There is no
charge though for me to try though and I do have original Sony manufactured cases on hand if needed.

Repair request form and instructions are at the bottom of this page

SOUND PROBLEMS WI-FI/MEMORY CARD/HEADPHONE PCB REPLACEMENT

If you have no sound from either the external speakers or the headphone jack, the memory card doesn't read or
the wi-fi won't work this is probably what you need. Do keep in mind though that the memory cards themselves
are often the cause of any card reading problems and some the PSP can't recognise at all so test them out in
another PSP first if you can. Prices quoted include the new part(s), labor, PSP maintenance check, professional
internal cleaning* and return USPS Priority Mail shipping.  
PSP-1001 model Wi-fi/memory card/headphone PCB repair / replacement - $59
PSP-2001 or PSP-3001 model Wi-fi/memory card/headphone jack repair / replacement - $
69

Repair request form and instructions are at the bottom of this page
FREE USPS PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPING
EXCHANGE ELIGIBLE - SEE
FAQ #8 FOR DETAILS.

    CHARGER SOCKET REPLACEMENT

    The charger socket is the yellow plastic socket with a metal pin inside where you plug the AC adaptor/charger in.
    Quite often the internal metal pin gets stuck inside the charger plug and breaks off which means you can't charge
    the PSP battery any more. Just because the battery's not charging though doesn't necessarily mean you need a
    new socket. PSP batteries all eventually die just like other batteries, PSP chargers can also malfunction, and
    problems with the main fuse on the PSP motherboard can all cause the same problem. If you can see the charger
    socket is broken it's pretty much a sure bet that's all it needs but if not it's a good idea to experiment with a
    different PSP/battery/charger if you can before sending it in for repair. Fortunately this is a fairly simple repair
    and the prices quoted cover the new part, labor, PSP maintenance check, professional internal cleaning* and
    return USPS Priority Mail shipping. It'll also cover bridging the main fuse if that turns out to be the problem
    instead. If you end up needing one brand new Sony brand chargers are available for $10 along with any repair.
PSP-1001 model charger socket repair / replacement - $59

PSP-2001 or PSP-3001 model charger socket repair / replacement - $
59

Repair request form and instructions are at the bottom of this page
FREE USPS PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPING
EXCHANGE ELIGIBLE - SEE
FAQ #8 FOR DETAILS.
The repair process - how it works
The first thing to do is find out which model PSP you have and the model numbers are printed
at the top of the square label inside your PSP battery compartment. Older "fat" PSP's will
show PSP-1001 and the newer PSP Slims will be either a PSP-2001 or PSP-3001. Pricing
and repair options are different for each model so it's important to get this information first.

All down this page I've listed the most common PSP problems along with do-it-yourself repair
options, if any, and our repair fee if you decide to have us take care of it. In most instances
you'll be able to locate your particular repair and find out exactly how much it'll be to get it
fixed. All the listed prices include the entire repair fee too, parts, labor, and return postage
included, and there is no small print anywhere to worry about.  In some cases though we do
find other problems once we open up the console and if so we'll email you with a proper quote
to fix it and you can decide at that point whether to go ahead with the repair or not. There's no
charge for our diagnosis and quote and even if you ask for entirely the wrong repair it doesn't
really make any difference in the long run as we check everything anyway.  

There's a submission form at the bottom of this page and all you have to do is fill it out online
and click "Submit". This is simply to let us know that your console is coming in for repair and
what you believe it needs. If you have no idea what the problem is you can mark it "mail-in
quote" and leave it at that no problem. There's no payment information required up front, we
don't need your credit card number or anything at all other than your basic contact info and I'll
personally email to let you know I received your form as soon as I can, nothing is automated.

Detailed shipping instructions are shown next to the submission form though it's all really very
straightforward. Package your PSP up well for transit and mail it to our one and only address -
   
            PSP Repair Service       2529 SW 25th       Oklahoma City OK 73108

All we need is the PSP itself, no charger/games/battery or anything extra at all unless you
think it may be part of the problem and want it checked out as well. Do make sure your contact
information is somewhere on or in the box so we'll know who it belongs to and I'll email to let
you know as soon as the package arrives. If you're pretty certain of the repair cost you're
welcome to mail a check or money order along with the PSP to help hurry things along a bit or
you can wait until after I've gone over it and pay online with any major credit/debit card.

Turnaround time varies of course depending on how busy we are but under normal
circumstances we'll have it fixed up and ready to go home in 3-4 days. Prices quoted include
return USPS Priority mail postage which is 2-3 days transit to most of the USA and all repairs
are shipped out as quickly as possible once payment is made. You'll also get a direct email
with all the shipping information and USPS delivery confirmation once it's shipped.

NO RISK
GUARANTEE

We accept trade-in's
and purchase broken
PSP's for the used parts
section.

No matter what's wrong
with your PSP it's at
least worth the postage
cost to send it in and
much more in almost
every case.

Prices paid will vary
of course but it'll
always be more than
what you'd get for it as
a trade-in or sale at
Gamestop type outlets.
***** All our repairs include a thorough professional internal cleaning of all contacts and
moving parts as well as an internal screen cleaning and external polish. A maintenance check is
performed to help prevent future problems and each console is thoroughly tested to make sure
the entire system is working perfectly, not just the repaired component(s). All prices listed
include the above mentioned services, parts, labor and return USPS Priority Mail shipping. We
use only Sony factory original replacement parts and warranty all our repairs. *****
Shipping Instructions


(1) Fill out the form to the left and click
submit.

(2) Package the PSP up well. Any sturdy
box will do and allow room for at least two
inches of padding all around the console.
Bubble wrap is a great packaging material
but wadded up plastic bags or newspaper
works fine too. Just make sure the PSP isn't
going to bang around inside the box or get
crushed during transit. Whatever you do
don't just show up at the post office, PSP in
hand, and hope to use their packaging
materials as they're by far the most
expensive vendor of such things.

(3)  You don't have to send the battery,
charger, memory card, or anything extra at
all unless you want me to test them out too.
If you have a UMD loading problem though
please send along any one
game/movie/demo that's not loading so I
can be sure to reproduce the problem when
it gets here.

(4) Make sure your contact info is shown
somewhere on or in the box and mail it to:

    PSP Repair Service
    2529 SW 25th
    Oklahoma City OK 73108

You can use any service that you like, post
office, Fedex, UPS or whoever you prefer
and I'll personally email you as soon as it
arrives so you'll know that it got here safely.
If you're mailing a check along with the PSP
please make it out to "PSP Repair Service"
or "Lynn Brown".

Just a note, if you're using the USPS and you
buy postal insurance for the trip here there's
no need to pay extra for delivery
confirmation. It's just duplicating info
already covered by the insurance but they
usually won't tell you that at the counter.

Postal insurance for the return trip is not
included in quoted prices. If you would like
me to insure the PSP for the return trip I can
do so at cost. Please include an extra $2.75
for $200 worth of postal insurance and put a
note in with the PSP requesting insurance.

Once your PSP is received I'll send you an
email saying so and a bit later I'll email
again with what I found, what repair options
there are, and how much it'll cost to fix if
you're needing a quote. If the repair hasn't
already been paid for I'll also send an
invoice, payable online, for the total repair
charge. You can pay the online invoice by
credit/debit card, eCheck or Paypal, or you
can ignore it and mail a check, whichever
you prefer.  Diagnosis is 100% free so if it
turns out to cost more than you expected or
if you just change your mind there's no
charge whatsoever for my time checking the
PSP over and giving you a quote. If you just
want it back as-is please mail a check for
$8.10 to cover return postage via USPS
Priority Mail. If for any reason though it
turns out that I just flat can't fix it I'll pay
for the return postage and none of it will
cost you a cent.