Upgrading Your Hard Drive

[Boss Hogg]

Originally Posted by supertrunks6

I appreciate all of the help guys, I guess I will be getting a thumb drive, good thing there cheap

That's the way to go -- MOST thumb drives are formatted in FAT32 already so they'll work with Windows 98 without issues.

[Boss Hogg]

Originally Posted by supertrunks6

you say prior but what about putting the new drive in the PS3 and formatting it then transferring the information on the old HDD in the enclosure via a usb cable, theoretically all of the info will still be on the old drive right?

Logically you'd think so but that won't work. The PS3 is not going to be able to recognize the drive, even though it originally CAME from a PS3 to begin with!! Very weird, I know.

[zedd_117]

Hey everybody! Just got my 500GB drive in from Newegg.com. Had some trouble backing up my files from the PS3 to an external HDD though. I could not for the life of me get the format changed to FAT32. The I found this website: http://www.ridgecrop.demon.co.uk/ind...at32format.htm

Follow ALL of the steps. (I missed the first couple about using disk manager to set up the drive, d'oh!) You have to download and install a tiny app to make this work, but it's super-fast. I re-formatted a 250 external HDD in about 1 second.

In the process of backing up the PS3 now...wish me luck in swapping the drives!

[supertrunks6]

ok so I swapped and backed up my data on a thumb drive so can someone tell me how to get all of my data from the stick to my ps3

[Marquoz]

Originally Posted by supertrunks6

ok so I swapped and backed up my data on a thumb drive so can someone tell me how to get all of my data from the stick to my ps3

Same place you backed it up should be an option to restore backup.

[Lucy Diamond]

I just wanted to stop by and say thank you.

I saw this thread months ago and never thought I'd need it.

Well...I needed it

The installation is a success so far and I am now formatting the HDD and syncing with the server.

Now that we have trophy support, anyone performing this upgrade should first select the trophy icon, hit triangle and sync with server.

This will save all your trophies and you will lose NOTHING!!!

Thank you again Bluray.com!!!!

[ras752000]

So have you guys used drives with interface type serial ATA-300 or serial ATA-150?

[partridge]

I've just read that you need to put the latest firmware on a memory stick before you can reformat a new drive, the PS3 then asks you to insert a memory stick with the firmware on it and you press select + start to allow it to load

Surely the firmware is separate to the hard drive? So is this a load of rubbish?

[Bageara]

Originally Posted by partridge

I've just read that you need to put the latest firmware on a memory stick before you can reformat a new drive, the PS3 then asks you to insert a memory stick with the firmware on it and you press select + start to allow it to load

Surely the firmware is separate to the hard drive? So is this a load of rubbish?

Id be interested to know this too as im going to upgrade this week expecting my new hard drive in the post tomorrow.

[Boss Hogg]

Originally Posted by partridge

I've just read that you need to put the latest firmware on a memory stick before you can reformat a new drive, the PS3 then asks you to insert a memory stick with the firmware on it and you press select + start to allow it to load

Surely the firmware is separate to the hard drive? So is this a load of rubbish?

Absolutely not true. I upgraded my original 60GB to a new 160GB with the latest updates already installed and had no issues. Also 2 weeks ago I finally got my 80GB Metal Gear Solid PS3 out of the box and before even plugging it in I swapped out the hard drive with a new 500GB drive. It still was the same process -- PS3 forced me to format the new drive and after that it downloaded all the latest updates. It's honestly pretty much idiot proof.

[phlydude]

Originally Posted by ras752000

So have you guys used drives with interface type serial ATA-300 or serial ATA-150?

You can use either

[Lucy Diamond]

It has been several days now and my ps3 is still running smooth.

I was a little skeptical, because it was a samsung hard drive (I'd rather use western Digital) but I got such an amazing deal on newegg that I had to give it a shot. I'm not looking back.

Thanks again for this thread.

[DOOM 2012]

"the Dark Knight" Is Near Dec 9 !!!!!

[Delfuoco]

I appologize, I know that there is a thread already made for this but there are a ton of pages that I don't feel like reading all. I'm a little illiterate when it comes to upgrading all I know is that I have to buy a notebook harddrive (internal). My question is if I'm looking for about 100gb H.D. which one should I buy and where? Thank you all!!

[xtop]

Originally Posted by Delfuoco

I appologize, I know that there is a thread already made for this but there are a ton of pages that I don't feel like reading all. I'm a little illiterate when it comes to upgrading all I know is that I have to buy a notebook harddrive (internal). My question is if I'm looking for about 100gb H.D. which one should I buy and where? Thank you all!!

as far as brand goes, its all personal preference imo. but i'd go for at least a 160gb if i were you, should be able to find one for under a 100 bucks. just make sure its a 2.5" drive (laptop drive)

[Delfuoco]

Is there a specific brand I should look into?

[Marquoz]

As long as it is a SATA 2.5" HDD it will work fine. Look on newegg, tigerdirect or bestbuy, and you can find some great deals. I picked up a 120 gb hdd dirt cheap at best buy, and I'm sure you can find better on newegg.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...nd&Order=PRICE

That should give you a good starting point. There is debate over wether 5400 or 7200 RPM is better, but the PS3 originally uses 5400, so stick with the 5400.

I saw a couple good deals on that list, hope you can find something that works for you! Once you get it, feel more then free to ask again for help installing it, it's VERY easy. Also, you might want to look into a USB thumb drive so you can backup your original drive first. You can get those dirt cheap too on newegg.

[xtop]

Originally Posted by Delfuoco

Is there a specific brand I should look into?

like i said, all personal preference. i use maxtor mostly. but its your call

[Marquoz]

Also check for black friday sales, I'm not sure if there are any, so best to look now and wait the week if needs be then to regret purchasing today and seeing a good sale. Check the hot deals official black friday thread for links to the major stores.

[Marquoz]

Originally Posted by xtop

like i said, all personal preference. i use maxtor mostly. but its your call

I've always used seagate since god knows how long, been happy with them. I agree it's more personal preference. My only maxtor drive I had to replace within a week, but the replacement drive has lasted me 3 years and still running.