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The | The OLED PS Vitas use a proprietary connector for their power cable. If you ever lose the original charger or break this port, you have the option to replace it with a USB-C port. A Slim PCH-2000 PS Vita can also have its old micro USB port swapped for USB-C for convience with modern chargers. This page was created mostly from [https://www.reddit.com/r/vita/comments/10ow79c/finally_did_the_ps_vita_2000_usbc_mod/ this guide by /u/purekimwater]. | ||
== Installation == | == Installation == | ||
Revision as of 07:01, 13 March 2024
The OLED PS Vitas use a proprietary connector for their power cable. If you ever lose the original charger or break this port, you have the option to replace it with a USB-C port. A Slim PCH-2000 PS Vita can also have its old micro USB port swapped for USB-C for convience with modern chargers. This page was created mostly from this guide by /u/purekimwater.
Installation
PCH-1000
The 1000 models have USB-C replacement boards, such as the ones available from OxyllMods.
- Desolder the old power jack.
- Solder the new one in place.
- ///////////////// More wires
You may need to dremel the shell plastic a bit to fit the USB-C port.
STL files for the USB-C bezel created by oxyll are available File:VitaC bezel.zip.
PCH-2000
You can purchase a generic USB-C breakout board such as this one, this one, or this one. Ensure that you purchase one with two resistors on the board.
- Disassemble your console and desolder the old power jack.
- Solder wires to the power jack pads and the USB-C PCB.
- Use 3M double sided foam tape to mount the port in place.
