Vita:USB-C Mod

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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 or this open source one by Mahko. A video of this installation can be found on Oxyll Mods' channel.

  1. Desolder the old power jack.
  2. Align the USB-C board in place and solder the large mounting pads.
  3. ///////////////// 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

Completed USB-C mod

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 power jack pads and the USB-C 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