Ps3 storage update

Your PlayStation Network login and system settings will remain safe on the system during the entire process. After you have your data safely backed up, you can move on to the actual hard-drive swap. You will need a Phillips-head screwdriver to complete this part of the installation process. The PS3 owner's manual also includes step-by-step details on how to replace the hard drive, in case you need more instructions. Turn off and unplug the system.

Remove the plastic HD side-panel, and remove the blue screw. Open the metal latch, move the drive tray to the right, and slide out the drive. Remove the four screws that hold the hard drive to the tray. Use a screwdriver that fits snugly because the screws are extremely tight and easy to strip. Swap in the new drive, and replace the screws. Put the drive tray back into the system and slide it into place. Then replace the blue screw and snap the side panel back onto the system.

Turn on the console and let the system format the new drive. Release Notes Related Drivers 7. What's New for 4. Notices: Do not download or install updates using data other than official update data provided online or on disc media by Sony Computer Entertainment, and do not download or install updates by methods other than those described in the system documentation or on this website.

If you download or install update data from another source, by another method, or with a PS3 system that has been altered or modified in any way, the PS3 system may not operate properly and may not be able to install the official update data.

Any of these actions may void the PS3 system warranty and affect your ability to obtain warranty services and repair services from Sony Computer Entertainment. The system software and system software updates installed on your system are subject to a limited license from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

If your PS3 system software version is 4. See the Consumer Alerts page for more details. To play some software or use some features, you may first need to update the system software. Depending on your PS3 system software version, the screen images and icons that are used on this website may differ from those that appear on your system.

Update data download procedure Create a folder on the storage media in which to save the update data. Notice: Be sure to save the update data as noted below. The folder name must be in all uppercase letters. Late to the party, but was able to swap the hard drive out for a G replacement. I had trouble finding a big enough media with FAT32 format to backup the data. I tried a 32GIg memory stick, but that was too small. It wasn't free, but there might be some free alternatives out there..

Don't know what is taking up all that space, but seems as if all will be working well soon. The backup took about 2 and a half hours. Now restoring it, and that's taking another two hours. Thanks for the article. It gave me courage to give it a try. Question 3 years ago. Question 3 years ago on Step 6. Question 3 years ago on Step 2. Sr my hard disk has crashed I have brought a new hard disk but problem is I had not backup the data and my power button is not working for going to safe mode pls help how to start my psp.

I bought a fairly used PS3 fat original, it didn't come with the hard drive so I bought a GB hard drive and it said error due to it not being a 4. Do I need to buy the original hard drive then upgrade? Reply 5 years ago. I just went through 8 hrs of figuring this ps3 update loop of death.

Get a new hard drive Do not need to format it 2. Download latest update 4. Follow the websites instructions for file naming. Unplug PS3 swap drives. Power on follow instructions on TV. Insert thumb drive then update. Mine took 3 attempts but finally went through. The old hard drive won't work because of the ps3 formatting and it getting hung up with conflicting information from new update.

I must have reformatted the old drive 10 times, still wouldn't work because of this. Now its works, my son will be happy tomorrow. I noticed that some of the videos had you installing a new OS from the Sony site. Is this just optional?

Reply 13 years ago on Introduction. Going above rpm won't harm your PS3 at all, but the PS3 will only spin it up to rpm.

I haven't seen any 1TB 2. Yes, I am posting to a 7yr old comment, however this cracked me up :. If a drive is able to spin up to RPMs, then the drive will spin to that speed as the drive is meant to operate at that RPM.

When you install one of these drives into the PS3, it will not transmit data at the max rate. The PS3 interface will not allow it above 1. The only bad things about using a faster RPM than is that the unit will be warmer as the will generate more heat and the HDD is a bit louder.

Reply 12 years ago on Introduction. I didnt look at the size, lol I was planning on buying a 3. Reply 6 years ago. Hell yeah, man! I upgraded my toasters hard drive yesterday and now I can toast 2GB worth of toast at a time! I guess that would be bread I'm toasting. Now that I read my own post, it really doesn't make sense to toast toast.