Troubleshooting the MB44C023: The PSP E1004 Charging IC The MB44C023 is a critical integrated circuit (IC) primarily used in handheld electronics like the Sony PSP Street (E1004) Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
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Replacement: Because this is a Surface Mount Device (SMD), replacement requires a hot-air rework station. The faulty chip must be desoldered and replaced with a working unit, often harvested from a donor board (such as a TA-095 board from a PSP 3000). Essential Repair Resources Troubleshooting the MB44C023: The PSP E1004 Charging IC