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PlayStation 4 Hard Drive Replacement

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This guide is retained solely for historical purposes. Use the updated version of the guide to perform your repair.

Introduction

The official guide has been updated and can be found here. This guide is archived for historical purposes.

Provides step-by-step instructions on how to get to and remove hard drive, allowing user to replace hard drive.

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  1. PlayStation 4 Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Start by turning off your PS4 and unplugging the AC power cord. Slide the HDD bay cover (the top left portion of the console) to the left.

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  2. PlayStation 4 Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the Hard Drive by unscrewing the single 5mm Phillips head #1 screw on the front left side of the PS4.

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  4. PlayStation 4 Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the hard drive forward to remove it.

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  5. PlayStation 4 Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four screws from the sides of the hard drive case. There are two identical screws on the opposite side.

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  6. PlayStation 4 Hard Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the hard drive from the sleeve.

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Conclusion

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

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