PlayStation’s portable console remains a popular choice for playing on the go. It has a nice catalog of games you may play, but it also comes without drawbacks. To help you with the device, we’re teaching you what to do when thePS Vita doesn’t charge.
The PlayStation Vita is a small item, making it susceptible to heat, time, firmware errors, and physical damage.
The final solution revolves around the system’s Safe Mode. You’d often find the issue relies on the charging port. Before that, though, there’s plenty to do, likeresetting the console or changing the charging cables.
PS Vita Won’t Charge Causes
There’re various reasons why your PS Vita can’t get a charge. A related problem is a responsive screen, the console not powering up. These three issues share similar problems, though.
How to Fix PS Vita Won’t Charge?
We’re running down various simple solutions for your issue. You can try them, one by one until you manage to charge your device.
Sadly, because the PS Vita is a simple device, there’s not much we can do at home before taking the console to repairs.
Hard Reset the PS Vita
The first solution is probably all you need because the most common error the PS Vita faces is bugs and glitches.
So, you need to hard reset the console to erase these errors:
The handheld console should turn on by now, without blinking orange lights. After this happens, you should leave it charging again.
Ensure the Charger Is Working Properly
A simple fix is making sure the charger is working properly. So, here’re some tips to follow:
starts giving problems after about two years of use.
To test the battery, here’s what you can do:
If you receive the same problem by this point, the battery is probably dead. You’d have to take it to a store to change the battery.
Engage the Console’s Safe Mode
The Safe Mode troubleshooter will void your warranty, but it’s a last-ditch effort to solve the problem.
The process is risky, though, so if you have the warranty, you’d better take it for repairs. That’s because Safe Mode will erase your data and could brick the system.
Either way, here’s how to do it:
You should selectRestore the PS Vita System.Afterward, you can try charging the console again.
Take Your Console to Repairs
We don’t recommend opening the PS Vita for home repairs. That’s because the pieces within its enclosure are too close-by, too small, and too delicate.
Moreover, you’d be working directly atop the motherboard, making it too easy to break something.
Instead, you may take the console for repairs and let the professionals find the culprit. If you have the warranty, it won’t cost you anything extra.
