Is it possible to replace the Sony PSVita internal battery at home?

[Maximo101]

Anyone know if this can be done on a workbench with average tools, or do you need a wetbench and HEPA filters? Just kidding. I'm sure an electronics store can do the replacement, anyone done it at home can chime in? OR if you took it in, how much did it cost?

 

[Esdeath]

There is a whole tutorial on ifixit

 

[Maximo101]

There is a whole tutorial on ifixit

Thank you so much! I bookmarked that site. The battery for the Vita slim has a connector on it, so maybe no soldering at all.

Battery says out of stock... Maybe Amazon or pinduoduo...

Have you ever replaced one?

 

[Maximo101]

That seems very straightforward. It even looks like if you are careful, you can replace the battery without removing the back cover ribbon connection...

 

[Esdeath]

Never had to replace one, btw you can definetly find them on aliexpress

 

[Marc_LFD]

You can even replace the charge port from Micro USB to USB-C if you know what you're doing.

My OLED Vita would be a lot better with a new battery (doesn't seem very reliable anymore) and a USB-C port, but I'll just keep as it is since I don't do hardware mods.