to elaborate more.. just look up for some ppl in bangalore with psp running the custom firmware,
which shd be by the name like 3.90 M33 (as tech head mentioned)
Pray that the person with that custom f/w knows how to crack ur virgin psp.. else u wd be like with a key and the lock but no hand to open the door.
A fat psp with custom firmware will DEFINITELY be able to make the req pandora battery.. but with a slim .. there is a slight chance (very slight though) of u being disappointed.
So if u get 2 ppl with psp.. one with fat psp and other with slim.. ask who knows to crack a fresh psp.. and if both knows how to.. run towards the person with fat psp.
All said,if u got time and if u manage to get hold of somebody who can install the custom firmware on ur psp.. good enuf..
else ask ur frnd to pony up the cash and get it cracked by the shop guy.
Best of luck
EDIT: By the way .. Why do u think i did such a poll ??
http://www.techenclave.com/consoles/what-gaming-console-u-got-114503.html
Answer: So that wenever anybody needs to get in touch with a fellow member with a problem who has the same console doesnt needs to look around too mch. Thats y it was a public poll.
Sigh .. only if some mod had made it sticky ..