Can I repair my prs 505

GnimGnay · 02-23-2010, 01:00 AM

I stupidly used a USB adapter to charge my prs 505. And yes, it died.
I can't either turn on or reset it now. Actually, when I turn it on, the power light does not react.

Is there any way I can repair this machine?

Thanks!!

Mike_73 · 02-23-2010, 01:12 AM

All the stuff on the PCB is micro electronic elements (sorry, I don't have the proper expression at hand). There's the service manual posted in the forum. Check it out. Probably there's only a minor defect on a part which would have to be replaced, but you need the proper equipment. I would try to get it repaired at Sony.

Sorry I cannot be of more help.

roger the rabbit · 02-23-2010, 03:54 AM

Sounds like the battery is completely discharged. Have you tried using a PSP type charger with the round plug. (Have you any friends with kids who have a psp?)

You don't have to buy the expensive Sony one any generic PSP charger will do.

Patricia · 02-23-2010, 01:00 PM

Try a very long mains recharge with a psp tip.
We have had lots of reports of usb+mains actually draining the battery.

grooks · 02-23-2010, 01:03 PM

The PSP charger should fix your problem. Definitely let it charge overnight.

Mike_73 · 02-23-2010, 03:05 PM

Ooops, sorry, I forgot about possibly an empty battery. Well, if charging works then forget what I wrote. Otherwise it really could be a defective SMD element.

GnimGnay · 02-23-2010, 11:24 PM

Thanks so much, guys.
I am charging it using a psp charger... Hopefully, it will be ok
Bow~
-----------------------------
It actually worked.
Thanks again, guys!

Mike_73 · 02-24-2010, 12:53 PM

Give us a sign if it worked (and also if it didn't, which would be sad)

Gatecra5her · 03-09-2010, 09:05 AM

Did it work?

02-23-2010, 01:00 AM	#1
GnimGnay Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: Sony PRS505	Can I repair my prs 505 I stupidly used a USB adapter to charge my prs 505. And yes, it died. I can't either turn on or reset it now. Actually, when I turn it on, the power light does not react. Is there any way I can repair this machine? Thanks!!

02-23-2010, 11:24 PM	#7
GnimGnay Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: Sony PRS505	Thanks so much, guys. I am charging it using a psp charger... Hopefully, it will be ok Bow~ ----------------------------- It actually worked. Thanks again, guys! Last edited by GnimGnay; 03-17-2010 at 02:44 AM.

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02-23-2010, 01:12 AM	#2
Mike_73 Guru Posts: 750 Karma: 1323 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: PRS-505, PRS-600, iPad 16GB Wifi, Kindle Voyage, Nexus 6, Razr HD	All the stuff on the PCB is micro electronic elements (sorry, I don't have the proper expression at hand). There's the service manual posted in the forum. Check it out. Probably there's only a minor defect on a part which would have to be replaced, but you need the proper equipment. I would try to get it repaired at Sony. Sorry I cannot be of more help.

02-23-2010, 03:54 AM	#3
roger the rabbit Addict Posts: 316 Karma: 10215 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wherever I lay my hat! Device: Sony PRS-T3, 650 Black, 505, Kobo Glo HD Aura ONE	Sounds like the battery is completely discharged. Have you tried using a PSP type charger with the round plug. (Have you any friends with kids who have a psp?) You don't have to buy the expensive Sony one any generic PSP charger will do.

02-23-2010, 01:00 PM	#4
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,504 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	Try a very long mains recharge with a psp tip. We have had lots of reports of usb+mains actually draining the battery.

02-23-2010, 01:03 PM	#5
grooks Wizard Posts: 1,326 Karma: 30250 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort Myers, FL Device: Pocketbook Era, Kobo Forma	The PSP charger should fix your problem. Definitely let it charge overnight.

02-23-2010, 03:05 PM	#6
Mike_73 Guru Posts: 750 Karma: 1323 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: PRS-505, PRS-600, iPad 16GB Wifi, Kindle Voyage, Nexus 6, Razr HD	Ooops, sorry, I forgot about possibly an empty battery. Well, if charging works then forget what I wrote. Otherwise it really could be a defective SMD element.

02-24-2010, 12:53 PM	#8
Mike_73 Guru Posts: 750 Karma: 1323 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: PRS-505, PRS-600, iPad 16GB Wifi, Kindle Voyage, Nexus 6, Razr HD	Give us a sign if it worked (and also if it didn't, which would be sad)

03-09-2010, 09:05 AM	#9
Gatecra5her Enthusiast Posts: 46 Karma: 36 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: England, UK Device: Sony PRS-600	Did it work?

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