Installing PlayStation 3 Slim Hard Drive Replacement

Replace your hard drive for more storage space.

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Use this guide to replace your PlayStation 3 Slim's SATA hard drive.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Hard Drive  ¶ 

  • Turn the PS3 over and lay it on its backside.

  • Use the flat edge of a metal spudger to pop up the small access door on the bottom cover near the front of the PS3.

  • Remove the blue Phillips screw hidden under the access door.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Slide the hard drive bay cover toward the right side of the lower case, then pull it away from the front edge to remove it from the PS3.

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Add Note Edit Step 3  ¶ 

  • Using its attached metal handle, pull the hard drive out of its bay.

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Add Note Edit Step 4 — Hard Drive Replacement  ¶ 

  • Remove the four 4.3 mm Phillips screws securing the hard drive to its tray.

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Add Note Edit Step 5  ¶ 

  • Remove the hard drive from its tray.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

For more information, check out the PlayStation 3 Slim device page.

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