PS Vita power light turns on then off a second after

[TheGoatHead083]

I have been having this issue for a little bit where when I try to turn on the system, the green light turns on for about a second, then turns off. A similar behavior is exhibited when the device is charging. I have tried using the various button shortcuts to access certain menus, but none of them have proved to be working. For reference, the device has been modded with HENkaku, was working perfectly before this issue arose, and I was installing themes onto the device, then turned it off like normal. If anyone has any leads to this, I would greatly appreciate the help!

Post automatically merged: Aug 1, 2023

After some further investigation, it appears that Safe Mode / Recovery Mode are unable to be accessed. I am aware that Qcma exists, but I'm not entirely sure whether or not that would work for my scenario.

Post automatically merged: Aug 1, 2023

I have been having this issue for a little bit where when I try to turn on the system, the green light turns on for about a second, then turns off. A similar behavior is exhibited when the device is charging. I have tried using the various button shortcuts to access certain menus, but none of them have proved to be working. For reference, the device has been modded with HENkaku, was working perfectly before this issue arose, and I was installing themes onto the device, then turned it off like normal. If anyone has any leads to this, I would greatly appreciate the help!

Post automatically merged: Aug 1, 2023

After some further investigation, it appears that Safe Mode / Recovery Mode are unable to be accessed. I am aware that Qcma exists, but I'm not entirely sure whether or not that would work for my scenario.

Can Qcma use an SD2VITA to update the firmware, or will I need an OEM memory card?

 

[zekro94]

Other than leavi it charging for 1 whole day I don't know what to say. Qcma needs the psvita to be powered on so if you can't access recovery mode maybe there's a problem with the battery

 

[CMDreamer]

[...] maybe there's a problem with the battery

My thoughts also. The battery is the Vita's most problematic part, from not charging using the original adapter or a computer, to dying out of nowhere.

I've had a similar issue lately, my Vita's battery wasn't charging at all, but the Vita did worked OK. It's modded with Ensö on 3.65 firmware and it starts/works just fine. But sometimes the battery refuses to accept charging and the LED just blinks for a split second and turns off, doing the same thing when I try reconnecting the adapter's USB cable to the Vita.

I've had to open the Vita and disconnect the battery, leave it like so for a few minutes while shorting both pins (+ and -) on the board's battery connector, so to discharge every component that might store some energy, most of the time that solves the issue and the battery works correctly again.

 

[zekro94]

My thoughts also. The battery is the Vita's most problematic part, from not charging using the original adapter or a computer, to dying out of nowhere.

I've had a similar issue lately, my Vita's battery wasn't charging at all, but the Vita did worked OK. It's modded with Ensö on 3.65 firmware and it starts/works just fine. But sometimes the battery refuses to accept charging and the LED just blinks for a split second and turns off, doing the same thing when I try reconnecting the adapter's USB cable to the Vita.

I've had to open the Vita and disconnect the battery, leave it like so for a few minutes while shorting both pins (+ and -) on the board's battery connector, so to discharge every component that might store some energy, most of the time that solves the issue and the battery works correctly again.

Really? I've only had 2 vitas in my life both beeing the oled one and it almost never gave me trouble, however it happened once when it refused to power on. Didn't know what to do so I left it charging, after some time I saw the charging indicator and I felt relieved but for a moment I thought it died. I still remember having to leave it for like a day in order to start charging. Good to know for future reference what to do to discharge it

 

[TheGoatHead083]

Update: I found out what was wrong with the system: my SD card in my SD2VITA got corrupted and died. After replacing it and reinstalling the homebrew just to play it safe, it works again once more. Thank you for your contributions!