QUOTE(adw888 @ Sep 11 2006, 06:51 AM)

Make sure you have copied all the files, and that you have the 1.5 firmware dump in "DOWNDATER" (that folder should have a size of 13MB).
Otherwise, the crashing is normal, just keep trying until you get the red screen.
I had the same problem, it worked however after i turned my background off; as i thought I'm not getting a red screen because i have a background image. When i tried previously my psp would crash and then i would turn it off and try again. Not to sure if this will help but try finding the easy down grader i think its on psp updates .WE TRY TO STEAL PSP-SPOT STAFF . net that will make sure you have all the files you need. It will take time, good luck.
EDIT; its www. psp u pdate s .q j . n et and find the easy downgrader for 2.71.