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PlayStation 3 Slim Hard Drive Replacement

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This guide is only intended to be used as a prerequisite for other guides. It's incomplete by itself.

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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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

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