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The Vita uses a proprietary connector for it's 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. 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].
[[File:Vita USB-C Mod 1.jpg|thumb|Completed USB-C mod]]
The OLED PlayStation 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 ==
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=== PCH-1000 ===
=== PCH-1000 ===


The 1000 models have USB-C replacement boards, such as the ones available from [https://oxyllmods.square.site/product/vitac-usb-c-for-the-ps-vita-1000-rev0-3/29?cs=true&cst=custom OxyllMods].
The 1000 models have USB-C replacement boards, such as the ones available from [https://oxyllmods.square.site/product/vitac-usb-c-for-the-ps-vita-1000-rev0-3/29?cs=true&cst=custom OxyllMods] or this [https://oshpark.com/shared_projects/QsVKu0on open source one by Mahko]. A video of this installation can be found [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfXELQKGHlQ on Oxyll Mods' channel] or another on [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OP-wdgezkw StezStix Fix's channel].


# Desolder the old power jack.
# Desolder the old power jack.
# Solder the new one in place.
# Align the USB-C board in place, butting the USB-C port itself up against the motherboard, and solder the large mounting pads.
# ///////////////// More wires
#* If you do not mount the board on the motherboard itself, you will need to run a wire from a ground point on the motherboard to the "G" pad.
 
# Solder wires to the `Data-`, `Data+`, and `5V` pads on both the motherboard and PCB. The `Data-` wire will travel from the bottom of the PCB to the top side through the hole in the board. <br> [[File:Vita 1000 USB-C Pinout Bottom.jpg|300px]] [[File:Vita 1000 USB-C Pinout Top.jpg|300px]]
You may need to dremel the shell plastic a bit to fit the USB-C port.
# Dremel or cut the shell plastic to fit the USB-C port. Optionally, use a USB-C bezel, such as the ones [[File:VitaC bezel.zip|created by oxyll are available]].
 
STL files for the USB-C bezel created by oxyll are available [[File:VitaC bezel.zip|here]].


=== PCH-2000 ===
=== PCH-2000 ===
[[File:Vita USB-C Mod 1.jpg|thumb|Completed USB-C mod]]
You can purchase a generic USB-C breakout board such as [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0883FK15Q/ this one], [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096M2HQLK/?th=1 this one], or [https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802838232443.html this one]. Ensure that you purchase one with two resistors on the board.
You can purchase a generic USB-C breakout board such as [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0883FK15Q/ this one], [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096M2HQLK/?th=1 this one], or [https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802838232443.html this one]. Ensure that you purchase one with two resistors on the board.


# Disassemble your console and desolder the old power jack.
# Disassemble your console and desolder the old power jack.
# Solder wires to the power jack pads and the USB-C PCB. <br> [[File:Vita PCH-2000 Power Pinout.png|400px]]
# Solder wires to the `Data-`, `Data+`, `5V`, and `Gnd` pads on the motherboard and PCB. <br> [[File:Vita PCH-2000 Power Pinout.png|400px]]
[[File:Vita USB-C Mod 2.jpg|300px]]
# Use 3M double sided foam tape to mount the port in place. <br> [[File:Vita USB-C Mod 3.jpg|300px]]
# Use 3M double sided foam tape to mount the port in place.
[[File:Vita USB-C Mod 3.jpg|300px]]

Latest revision as of 00:48, 15 March 2024

Completed USB-C mod

The OLED PlayStation 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 or this open source one by Mahko. A video of this installation can be found on Oxyll Mods' channel or another on StezStix Fix's channel.

  1. Desolder the old power jack.
  2. Align the USB-C board in place, butting the USB-C port itself up against the motherboard, and solder the large mounting pads.
    • If you do not mount the board on the motherboard itself, you will need to run a wire from a ground point on the motherboard to the "G" pad.
  3. Solder wires to the Data-, Data+, and 5V pads on both the motherboard and PCB. The Data- wire will travel from the bottom of the PCB to the top side through the hole in the board.
    Vita 1000 USB-C Pinout Bottom.jpg Vita 1000 USB-C Pinout Top.jpg
  4. Dremel or cut the shell plastic to fit the USB-C port. Optionally, use a USB-C bezel, such as the ones 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.

  1. Disassemble your console and desolder the old power jack.
  2. Solder wires to the Data-, Data+, 5V, and Gnd pads on the motherboard and PCB.
    Vita PCH-2000 Power Pinout.png
  3. Use 3M double sided foam tape to mount the port in place.
    Vita USB-C Mod 3.jpg
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