How to Swap Out and Upgrade a PS3 Hard Drive - Blu-ray Forum

halon · 08-03-2007, 01:03 AM

Detailed step-by-step w/pics

http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps3/game...s/127009.shtml

goku3 · 08-03-2007, 01:28 AM

People said it was fairly easy so I tried it a few months ago. To my surprise, it took more work because I did not know the screws were very cheaply made. One of the screws did not want to come out and it took quite a lot of work to get it out. Other people reported having this problem as well so it just wasn't me. I think they fixed the issue because people no longer have this problems when swapping out their drives.

McBain · 08-03-2007, 01:31 AM

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=12998
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=11047

MrBogey · 08-03-2007, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by den4blu

Detailed step-by-step w/pics

http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps3/game...s/127009.shtml

I wonder how difficult it would be to connect a RAID eSATA to it. Getting nearly a TB would be sweet. The connectors on SATA are all the same for the most part.

halon · 08-03-2007, 01:46 AM

if you get it done, that would be sweet! especially if/when they have the dvr function on ps3

MrBogey · 08-03-2007, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by den4blu

if you get it done, that would be sweet! especially if/when they have the dvr function on ps3

On the DVR thread I was inspired to think about doing just that. Building a small rig that will fit underneath the PS3 that will use SATA RAID and have a powered USB hub with rear ports.

WriteSimply · 08-03-2007, 06:24 AM

The SATA RAID has been done before. All you need is a female-to-male eSATA cable to connect the PS3 to the RAID unit.

fuad

JonD7 · 08-03-2007, 07:21 AM

okay now... all I need is someone to help me and point me in the right direction to a good HDD, links anyone? haha i'm doing this now, can't take it... more memory is ah!

Shin-Ra · 08-04-2007, 12:30 AM

Here's another HDD upgrade guide on Gamespot with bright, clear pictures.

Smegs · 08-06-2007, 09:21 PM

I purchased my 160 gig drive. From MWAVE.com. For around 85.00 dollars.
it took me several minutes to install. But those screws are a pain were very tight. Does anyone know where to get exact replacement screws. Thanks

WriteSimply · 08-07-2007, 01:07 AM

Screws are pretty standard. You can take the screw or what's left of it to a hardware store and buy ONE.

Actually they will sell you a handful of one 'cuz they're so cheap.

fuad

Shrek · 08-07-2007, 01:28 AM

I'll wait to do this until I may actually need the extra storage space. Right now it would just be a fun little project, but not really needed.

j_rocca42 · 08-07-2007, 02:06 AM

Upgraded mine about 2 weeks ago and it was a piece of cake. It took about 5 mins to take out the old HDD and throw in the new one. although having one of those little computer screw drivers was really handy and my screws came out just fine after hearing about all of the trouble other people were having with them...

ground chuck · 08-08-2007, 12:33 PM

thanks for the guide, what size HDD do i need and any recommendations as to where i should buy mine?

mainman · 08-08-2007, 01:43 PM

I only have 1 question, the PS3's standard hard-drive.

Does it work at 5400rpm, or 7200rpm?

Shin-Ra · 08-08-2007, 02:26 PM

The one included is 5400rpm I believe, I don't know if there's 7200rpm drives that run at near enough the same temperature yet.

actionhank · 08-18-2007, 10:19 PM

What are your opinions, guys on the best brand? I hear Seagate is good but they don't have anything bigger than 160 gig on newegg. Does brand even matter?

aygie · 08-18-2007, 11:38 PM

back in one sec with the info.........

aygie · 08-18-2007, 11:40 PM

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=HD-145-WD

Here you go, i've had this in my PS3 for about 3, 4 months? can't remember and yeah be careful with the screws their weak as s**t. I rounded off 2 of them. Nearly had a heart attack!

08-03-2007, 01:03 AM	#1
halon Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Pennsylvania 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:18 Blu-ray reviews:4	How to Swap Out and Upgrade a PS3 Hard Drive Detailed step-by-step w/pics http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps3/game...s/127009.shtml

08-03-2007, 01:31 AM	#3
McBain Senior Member Member since:Oct 2006	https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=12998 https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=11047 Last edited by McBain; 08-03-2007 at 01:34 AM.

08-06-2007, 09:21 PM	#10
Smegs Junior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hacienda Heights	Hd Upgrade I purchased my 160 gig drive. From MWAVE.com. For around 85.00 dollars. it took me several minutes to install. But those screws are a pain were very tight. Does anyone know where to get exact replacement screws. Thanks

08-07-2007, 01:28 AM	#12
Shrek Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Wisconsin	I'll Wait I'll wait to do this until I may actually need the extra storage space. Right now it would just be a fun little project, but not really needed.

08-18-2007, 10:19 PM	#17
actionhank Senior Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Las Vegas, Nevada	brand? What are your opinions, guys on the best brand? I hear Seagate is good but they don't have anything bigger than 160 gig on newegg. Does brand even matter?

08-03-2007, 01:28 AM	#2
goku3 Member Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews:30	People said it was fairly easy so I tried it a few months ago. To my surprise, it took more work because I did not know the screws were very cheaply made. One of the screws did not want to come out and it took quite a lot of work to get it out. Other people reported having this problem as well so it just wasn't me. I think they fixed the issue because people no longer have this problems when swapping out their drives.

08-03-2007, 01:46 AM	#5
halon Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Pennsylvania 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:18 Blu-ray reviews:4	if you get it done, that would be sweet! especially if/when they have the dvr function on ps3

08-03-2007, 06:24 AM	#7
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	The SATA RAID has been done before. All you need is a female-to-male eSATA cable to connect the PS3 to the RAID unit. fuad

08-03-2007, 07:21 AM	#8
JonD7 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Cali 4K collection:86 Blu-ray collection:251	okay now... all I need is someone to help me and point me in the right direction to a good HDD, links anyone? haha i'm doing this now, can't take it... more memory is ah!

08-04-2007, 12:30 AM	#9
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	Here's another HDD upgrade guide on Gamespot with bright, clear pictures.

08-07-2007, 01:07 AM	#11
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	Screws are pretty standard. You can take the screw or what's left of it to a hardware store and buy ONE. Actually they will sell you a handful of one 'cuz they're so cheap. fuad

08-07-2007, 02:06 AM	#13
j_rocca42 Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Recording live from somewhere Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:13	Upgraded mine about 2 weeks ago and it was a piece of cake. It took about 5 mins to take out the old HDD and throw in the new one. although having one of those little computer screw drivers was really handy and my screws came out just fine after hearing about all of the trouble other people were having with them...

08-08-2007, 12:33 PM	#14
ground chuck Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Charm City Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:48 Trading Score:18	thanks for the guide, what size HDD do i need and any recommendations as to where i should buy mine?

08-08-2007, 01:43 PM	#15
mainman Senior Member Member since:Jan 2006	I only have 1 question, the PS3's standard hard-drive. Does it work at 5400rpm, or 7200rpm?

08-08-2007, 02:26 PM	#16
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	The one included is 5400rpm I believe, I don't know if there's 7200rpm drives that run at near enough the same temperature yet.

08-18-2007, 11:38 PM	#18
aygie Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:PSN Network: Aygie Blu-ray collection:99	back in one sec with the info.........

08-18-2007, 11:40 PM	#19
aygie Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:PSN Network: Aygie Blu-ray collection:99	http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=HD-145-WD Here you go, i've had this in my PS3 for about 3, 4 months? can't remember and yeah be careful with the screws their weak as s**t. I rounded off 2 of them. Nearly had a heart attack!

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