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FAQ
-What is a Pandora battery?
Pandora's battery is a battery that has a special program on it to place the PSP into Service Mode. Once it is in Service Mode different firmware can be installed and other options selected.
-How easy is it to install the Magic Memory Stick Software?
It is very easy. You will just have to put the Pandora Battery and Magic Memory Stick into the PSP and press X. That will load the 3.80M33-5. Everything you will need to complete the install is included.
-What does the Pandora battery allow me to do?
The Pandora battery will allow you to downgrade and/or install custom firmware. It will also fix a bricked PSP or a PSP that has a black screen then turns off.
-Does this Pandora battery work on both "fat" and "slim" PSPs?
Yes it does work on ANY PSP! Both Fat and Slim.
-Can the battery be used for more than 1 PSP?
Yes the tool battery and memory stick can be used as many times as you like again and again. Once the battery option is selected to use as a normal battery. There are extra steps involved to convert back to Pandora. Our batteries can be converted back into normal after the conversion.
-Would this harm my PSP in any way?
There is no way to damage your PSP when using the Pandora Battery. It will not brick your PSP.
-What are the benefits of having PSP running custom firmware?
You can use the true potential of your PSP. You can play downloaded games, homebrew applications, and much more
Custom firmware lets you play ISO/CSO files (images you can make from those discs). By doing this your psp runs faster and smoother. Custom firmware allows you move PSP video files directly to your PSP. Custom Firmware allows you to use "emulators" to run N64 games, Super Nintendo, Nintendo, Gameboy advanced and much more!
-Where are you guys located?
We are located in Bloomington, IN on the Indiana University Campus, we ship all of our products from the USA.
-How much are shipping and handling charges?
Shipping in for the US is a flat rate of $7.99 for Parcel Post(3-5 days), $9.99 for Priority Mail (2-3 days). First Class International mail is $8.99 (5-15 days) and International Priority Mail (6-10 days) is $14.99. Delivery Confirmation comes with all orders and is automatically emailed to the customer once the order has been shipped and processed.