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PlayStation 3 Hard Drive Replacement

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Time Required: 10 - 15 minutes
Difficulty: Very easy
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PlayStation 3 Hard Drive Replacement
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Introduction

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How to replace the hard drive in a PS3.

What you need

Tools

  • Phillips #1 Screwdriver
    5
  • Spudger
    4.9
    1. PlayStation 3 Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Locate the hard drive bay cover on the side of the PS3.

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      • Remove the cover with a spudger.

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    3. PlayStation 3 Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 PlayStation 3 Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 PlayStation 3 Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3
      • Lift the metal tab on the hard drive enclosure.

      • Pull the tab to slide the hard drive enclosure to the right.

      • Pull the hard drive enclosure out of the PS3.

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    4. PlayStation 3 Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 PlayStation 3 Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 PlayStation 3 Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • There are four screws on the side of the hard drive enclosure.

      • Two of the screws are shown here. The other two are on the opposite side.

      • The screws are very tight. Be careful not to strip them!

      • Remove the two screws on one side of the hard drive enclosure with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

      • Flip over the hard drive enclosure and remove the remaining two screws on the other side.

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    5. PlayStation 3 Hard Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Carefully slide the hard drive out of the metal enclosure.

      • Note the orientation of the hard drive when sliding it out of the enclosure.

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Conclusion

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

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