Charging Sony PSP Battery Pack (3.6V 1800mAh): All Models

You charge the PSP battery inside the PSP using the Official AC Adapter.

Standard Charging (All Models 1000/2000/3000/Go/E1000)

1. Insert Battery into PSP
2. Connect AC Adapter to PSP DC In Port (Yellow/Barrel Jack)
3. Plug Adapter into Wall Outlet (100-240V)
4. Orange LED = Charging. Green LED = Full. Off = Full / Not Connected
5. Time: ~2-3 Hours (Dead → Full)

Model Specifics

• PSP-1000 (Fat): Uses Extended Battery (2200mAh) + Battery Cover Bulge. Standard 1800mAh fits flat
• PSP-2000/3000 (Slim): Standard 1200mAh or Extended 2200mAh (Bulge). 1800mAh aftermarket fits flat
• PSP Go (N1000): Non-Removable Battery. Charge via USB (Proprietary Cable) or AC Adapter (Same Port)
• PSP Street (E1000): Standard 1200mAh. Charges via AC Adapter only (No USB Charge)

USB Charging?

• PSP 2000/3000/Go: Settings → System Settings → USB Charge: ON. Charges slowly (500mA) from PC/PS3/Wall USB. Not PSP-1000/E1000

External Battery Charger

Standalone chargers exist (e.g., Datel Max Power, Generic 2-bay). Useful for swapping spares. Ensure 3.7V/4.2V Li-Ion compatibility.

Warning: Do not use generic Li-Po chargers (Wrong voltage curve). Use PSP-specific or 3.7V Li-Ion CC/CV 0.5C-1C (900mA-1.8A).