PS Vita does not work - it can be because

If your PS Vita is no longer working, this is either due to a minor operating error or a defect in the hardware. In this practical tip, we will show you how to find and solve the problem.

First aid: PS Vita is no longer working

• First, hold down the power button on the PS Vita for 5 seconds. Then the button should light up blue and start the PS Vita.
• The system may have hung up and therefore not yet switched off properly. Simply hold the power button down for around 30 seconds.

PlayStation Vita: console no longer works

• The battery may be completely empty, so that the PS Vita will no longer start. Make sure that the cable is connected correctly. The following practical tip provides further help for charging problems with the PS Vita.
• If this did not help either, the battery or the connection of the PS Vita are most likely defective. If the device is still under warranty, the PS Vita will be repaired or replaced free of charge by Sony customer service.

In the next practical tip, we will show you how to reset your PS Vita to the factory settings using the recovery menu.