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PlayStation 3 Slim Hard Drive Replacement

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  1. PlayStation 3 Slim Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 1, image 1 of 2 PlayStation 3 Slim Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • 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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  3. PlayStation 3 Slim Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • 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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  4. PlayStation 3 Slim Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 PlayStation 3 Slim Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

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

    • This is a SATA 2.5" Hard Drive. It can be swapped to another HDD or to a SSD, just make sure it meets these two specs.

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Conclusion

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

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