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• The first step to replacing the harddisk is going to the store to pick up a new harddisk. The PS3 is compatible with just about any 2.5-inch SATA notebook harddisk. As far as storage capacity goes, it doesn't make sense to go through the trouble of upgrading unless you go big: We're talking 120GB, 160GB, or even 250GB.
  
  
  
  
• Once you have your upgrade drive, the next step is to backup the data on your current PS3 hard drive to an external storage unit. You can skip this step if you aren't attached to your music, videos, and game saves, but most of us will probably want to save all that information. The PS3 has a built-in software backup utility that can copy the PS3's hard drive contents to an external storage device, such as a USB thumb drive or a Memory Stick. The removable storage device must use the FAT32 file system in order for the PS3 to recognize it. If you have an external hard drive that's formatted in NTFS, you can use the Disk Management utility in Windows to reformat the drive, but you'll need to create partitions on large external hard drives because Windows can do only FAT32 on drives 32GB or smaller.
  
  
  
  ^Save your data using the PS3's backup utility.
  
  If your storage device isn't large enough to handle a full system backup, you can selectively copy data over through the various music, photo, and game menus in the XMB. 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. Then load up the PS3 backup utility to restore data from your external storage device back onto the PS3 hard drive.
  
  
• At this point you should have a newly upgraded PS3 and the leftover hard drive. You could try selling the old drive, or you can buy an external drive enclosure to make it into a portable storage device.
  
• Note: Checkout the following 'Video Tutorial' as well:
  
  
  
  

Ninja

Jan 21 2008, 08:55 PM

160GB ko ed, dah penuh belum? :P

sicknsore

Jan 22 2008, 01:39 PM

when will the 250gb 2.5" available here?

sicknsore

Jan 22 2008, 01:39 PM

when will the 250gb 2.5" available here?

edv

Jan 22 2008, 02:20 PM

mana PS3 nye?tu bukan match PS3 tp match modem jaring tu... :lol:

edv

 

huhuhu yg 40gb tu tak bikin portable ke bro sniper? :P