Im trying to charge my psp to my computer using the usb cord but nothing is happing what could that mean?or am i doing it right?

To charge a PRS-300, you need an AC-Adapter (wall plug) from a PSP console.
As for the syncing problem, you may need a new USB cord.

Sir, you are wrong!

Yes you can! For PSP 2000s & up, the normal USB Type-B cord will do!
For PSP 1000s, you'll need to find a 'special' rechargable USB cord! Try searching Ebay!

Next time sir... try getting your facts right! *nudge*

make sure it's set to charge when in usb mode

then plug it into the usb plug on the computer and the small usb on the psp, it will charge

When you connect the PSP via the USB, does the orange light power on? If you are using the standard USB cable and attached to the top of the PSP, from experience, it needs at least to have a little amount of battery power. If not, it will not totally power on or charge. You need the A/C adapter to charge the battery pack.

I can charge my PSP through USB cable even if its powered off. I'm using this one:

u cant charge on a computer unless you have a charger that hooks up to it...are you sure your using a charger or are you using the cord that transfers data to ur psp! the data cord will not charge ur psp its not a charger all it does is transfer data sorry you need a charger for the psp not a data cable

Hi,

This is what you should do;

1. Restore your psp to factory setting.

2. If this does not solve the problem, then i guess you'll have to change the psp battery.

This should resolve the problem that you are facing with the psp right now.

Good Luck.

ok a psp CANNOT in any way shape or form charge by using a usb cord.
so your kidding yourself if you think u got it to charge off of your pc in the first place.
but that is the problem you CANNOT charge your psp via usb

If it’s the 2000 series (PSP Slim), then yes. Connect your PSP system to an available USB port on your computer. Turn on your PSP, then under “Settings“, select “USB Connection”. Your PSP should connect to your computer and start charging. It may take awhile, but it will charge it all the way. Hold the display button (The button with the rectangular shape at the bottom of your PSP) until the screen goes black. This will speed up the charging process and is a good method of prolonging battery life when listening to music or other things.

If that doesn’t work, try looking for an adapter lying around your house that matches the volt numbers. The PSP takes 5V. Most portable CD players use 5V adapters and are usually the same size as needed for the PSP. I suggest using an adapter that matches the volt number and fits without trouble. If the orange light doesn’t come on or the PSP acts weird after charging, I’d stop using the adapter. Ask me any questions if you have any. ;)

If it won't charge and wont power up then same thing happened to me. If you are willing to open up your psp there is a video on youtube that can show you whats wrong. The cable that connects the buttons on the right side most likely disconnected from the main board and the right side of the psp including the buttons, the power switch and the top right trigger won't respond. When you try to turn on the psp and when its charging if the light won't come on then you might have this problem.

With the newer slim PSP yes, with the older fat PSP no.