Question regarding increasing the HDD space to PS3 - Blu-ray Forum

Lord_Stewie · 07-23-2007, 08:33 PM

hey guys,

i am looking to increase the HDD space to the PS3. I know i would need the IEEE HDD. but how you do format the previous HDD to the new one? as in how can I move the info i have on my previous HDD to the new one?.

thanks in advance.

7eVEn · 07-23-2007, 08:36 PM

I use an outside HDD from 500GB, mattering it that the file system is of type FAT32

jon s · 07-23-2007, 08:46 PM

i am in the same boat, i am upgrading the 60gb to 120gb hdd. so if i plug in an external usb hdd, you are saying the PS3 will recognize it and i can transfer the files to and from the external hard drive?

CptGreedle · 07-23-2007, 09:17 PM

it is really simple actually. Look in the manual and you will see that it is even supported by Sony, it does not void the warranty. (http://ps3.qj.net/Clearing-up-the-PS...g/49/aid/72554)

Here's one tutorial on how to do it (http://www.overclock.net/playstation...rive-swap.html)

CptGreedle · 07-23-2007, 09:20 PM

You can actually take an external HDD with a USB port, connect it and format it, and backup all your data to it.
Then swap the internal drive with a new internal (the size of a laptop HDD) and it will (or should) recognize it. It will ask you to format the disk. Once you do, transfer all your files from the external drive back onto your PS3.

Lord_Stewie · 07-23-2007, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CptGreedle

You can actually take an external HDD with a USB port, connect it and format it, and backup all your data to it.
Then swap the internal drive with a new internal (the size of a laptop HDD) and it will (or should) recognize it. It will ask you to format the disk. Once you do, transfer all your files from the external drive back onto your PS3.

i actually tried doing that, but the ps3 didn't recognize the external HDD, is there a certain to be using.

07-23-2007, 08:33 PM	#1
Lord_Stewie Blu-ray Baron Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:396 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Question regarding increasing the HDD space to PS3 hey guys, i am looking to increase the HDD space to the PS3. I know i would need the IEEE HDD. but how you do format the previous HDD to the new one? as in how can I move the info i have on my previous HDD to the new one?. thanks in advance.

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07-23-2007, 08:36 PM	#2
7eVEn Active Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Italy (Venezia) Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:76	I use an outside HDD from 500GB, mattering it that the file system is of type FAT32

07-23-2007, 08:46 PM	#3
jon s Active Member Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray reviews:3	i am in the same boat, i am upgrading the 60gb to 120gb hdd. so if i plug in an external usb hdd, you are saying the PS3 will recognize it and i can transfer the files to and from the external hard drive?

07-23-2007, 09:17 PM	#4
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	it is really simple actually. Look in the manual and you will see that it is even supported by Sony, it does not void the warranty. (http://ps3.qj.net/Clearing-up-the-PS...g/49/aid/72554) Here's one tutorial on how to do it (http://www.overclock.net/playstation...rive-swap.html)

07-23-2007, 09:20 PM	#5
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	You can actually take an external HDD with a USB port, connect it and format it, and backup all your data to it. Then swap the internal drive with a new internal (the size of a laptop HDD) and it will (or should) recognize it. It will ask you to format the disk. Once you do, transfer all your files from the external drive back onto your PS3.

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