Tutorial To Replace The PS3 Hard Drive

Playstation 3 is now increasingly booming, especially with the Jailbreak that allows the PS3 to play pirated games. Followed by exclusive games that make the PS3 more and more popular. But unfortunately the games are released now requires a fairly large hard disk space to install the data, especially if you play the PS3 with a Jailbreak or CFW, the data must be entered into the internal will be even greater because some pirated PS3 games must be copied first to the internal, that can be played smoothly.

based on it, you'll think to upgrade your internal hard drive. It's easy, especially if you are accustomed to assemble their own PC at home, maybe as easy as turning the palm of the hand?. With this article I try to help you with the way the PS3 hard drive replacement. Hope it helps for those wishing to replace itself without the need to store.

Some of the tools you need to prepare is a small screwdriver with a variety of sizes, 2.5-inch internal hard drive 5400rpm SATA with free space capacity, external hard drive for backup and flash that has been filled by firmware.

1. BackUp System

Before changing the PS3 hard drive, I suggest you to backup your system, the backup process is quite easy, you just plug the external hard drive there, then go into the PS3 menu>> Select System Settings>>> Backup System>>> Backup.

 

The backup process will run in accordance with the amount of your data, because the backup will store data from Save Games, Game Data, and even copy the game's internal hard drive. On my PS3, this backup process takes about 29GB space.

2. Changing Hardisk

After the backup process is complete, turn off your PS3 and unplug all the wires in your PS3. After that look to the left, there is the part where the hard drive is located. Slide and cover congkel hardisknya (just use your hands) and you will see the hard drive protection, reinforced by a 1 piece bolt. Simply open the bolt with a small screwdriver then you will see a handle sticking protected hard drive, lift the handle and slide the protection of the hard drive it right and pull it out.

you've seen hardisknya right? Only for a small wallet, right next to the left of the existing hard drive screws, just off the bolt with a screwdriver and replace the hard drive it with a new hard drive that you have purchased.

After that, tighten all the bolts and attach the hard drive into the PS3 as they are.

3. System Restore
After a hard drive installed, turn on your PS3 as normal. So the PS3 will recognize your new hard drive and asks you to format it. Press Yes and the PS3 hard drive will automatically reformat itself.

 

After that the system will restart and on some PS3 systems will go directly to the XMB, but several more will require firmware to be installed first. Up here has actually been completed. But what about your data before? Relax, already backed up. plug in your external hard drive, then select System Settings>>> Backup System>>> Restore.

Congratulations! You've managed to replace your PS3 hard drive! Easy right?

1. Picture taken from various sources, Google and my HP
2. This tutorial applies to the PS3 FAT, for PS3 SLIM bolt placement is quite different.
3. Requested for the PS3 firmware, firmware installation can be done with less download the firmware from Sony's official site. Put the results in the folder PS3>> UPDATE>> download. Copy the file to the flash and plug it into your PS3, then later on the PS3 you will read it