Upgrading Your Hard Drive

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** How-To Guide to Upgrading Your Hard Drive **

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Removing / replacing the hard disk

The following section explains how to remove and replace the hard disk.

Caution

* For safety reasons, be sure to turn off and unplug the system before
attempting to remove or install the hard disk.
* Remove the hard disk in a location out of the reach of small children to help
prevent accidental swallowing of small parts such as the screws.
* The inside of the system is hot directly after use. Allow time for the system
to cool down before starting to remove the hard disk.
* Be careful not to injure yourself when removing or handling the hard disk.
* Be sure to reattach the HDD bay cover before turning the PS3™ system on.
If the cover is not attached, it may cause heat to build up inside the system.

Notices

* All hard disks, including a PS3™ hard disk must be reformatted before use in a PS3™
system. However, reformatting may not occur if the original PS3™ hard disk is reinstalled
onto the original PS3™ system that was provided with the PS3™ hard disk, and such PS3™
hard disk has not been previously reformatted.
* The PS3™ system cannot execute any content stored on a hard disk of any other computer
or operating system, including a PS3™ hard disk that has been reformatted.
* It is recommended that you regularly back up any data on the hard disk that is of a type that
can be backed up. If for any reason software or data loss or corruption occurs, it may not be
possible to restore or repair the software or data. Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. and its
subsidiaries and affiliates will not be liable for damage or injury related to software or data
loss or corruption.
* The PS3™ hard disk is intended for use with the PS3™ system, and it may not be possible to
execute content stored on a PS3™ hard disk on any other operating system.
* Improper removal or installation of a hard disk may cause damage to your PS3™ system or
loss of data, and may void your PS3™ hardware warranty. SCEA shall not be liable for any
resulting damages, including any damages to your hard disk. User assumes all risks and
liabilities associated with using a replacement hard disk, including any incompatibility or
interoperability problems with the PS3™ system. Services will not be provided on any
non-PS3™ hard disks.


Removing the hard disk

1. Touch the power button on the system front for at least two seconds.

*The power indicator will turn solid red and the system will enter standby mode.

2. Turn off the system using the main power switch on the system rear.

3. Unplug the AC power cord and detach the other cables from
the system.

* For safety reasons, remove the plug for the power cord from the electrical outlet,
and then detach the other cables.

4. Remove the HDD bay cover on the system's left side.


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