PS3 HDD Upgrade Tutorial(now includes PS3 Slim!)

[nick09]

No problem. I'm glad that I can help.

 

[Revelation1115]

Another quick question.. I have the 750GB HDD, but after I insalled it, I was only left with 600 something. Is there another way to format it without taking up 150GB of space?

 

[nick09]

The 750GB is the advertised space, the 698GB(what it should come up with) is the space that the 750GB will give you. The 750GB number is is in decimal value(1MB= 1000KB, advertised on every box the HDD comes in) and the 698GB number is the real size value in binary where the computer counts by 2's(0's and 1's, where 1MB= 1024KB).

I hope that explanation helps you.

 

[JCoop]

I just installed a replacement 320GB HDD in my phat 60GB PS3 using these install instructions. Just waiting for the restore to finish up in about 1.5 hrs. THANKS! Nick09 made it easy.
I ordered the WD HDD from Newegg along with an enclosure kit to house the old HDD and use it as an external USB drive. Came with a nice leatherette carrying case, install instructions, CD with drivers if needed, cables, screws and even a little screwdriver. Total cost: $62 includes free shipping!
Now, I can't wait to see if GT5 runs smoother and faster.

 

[DTM]

Got a question about replacing the HDD for a used one with data on it.

The following just happend. My PS3 turned itself off and the red standby light flickerd. After some searching on the internet i found out it was overheated. And can't get to work anymore. It is an old FAT one 40 GB. I replaced that one for a 250 GB couple of weeks before the release of GT5. Cos i might run out of space. I just ordered a new slim PS3 and was wondering if i could replace the HDD for the one with all my data on it out of my old FAT one, without having to format it. Cos if i have to format the HDD i lose al the data.

So if anyone can help me out with this.

Thanks

 

[Tornado]

You can't, basically.

I had to. Maybe it has something to do with the latest PS3 updates.. and with older versions you didn't have to do that step.

Swapped out my 320 GB for a 640 GB last week on my Triple. It had 3.55 on it, but I still didn't need to do that step...

 

[nick09]

The only option is to transfer the data between the PS3's with a ethernet cable if the fat can work long enough(you can try replacing the thermal paste, there is a guide on ifixit and just go down to step 32, you remove the thermal paste and apply new thermal paste). I'm pretty sure if you can get the thermal paste replaced then it can last the data transfer process.

@JCoop: No problem and I'm glad that I was able to help. Nice to see another 60GB user out there. If it does not speed up then you can be happy with the extra storage.

@DareDevyl: I never had to do your step #1 since the firmware is on the PS3 and not on the drive itself(that's what I understand but I can be wrong since I have not done this in two years).

 

[DTM]

Got a question about replacing the HDD for a used one with data on it.

The following just happend. My PS3 turned itself off and the red standby light flickerd. After some searching on the internet i found out it was overheated. And can't get to work anymore. It is an old FAT one 40 GB. I replaced that one for a 250 GB couple of weeks before the release of GT5. Cos i might run out of space. I just ordered a new slim PS3 and was wondering if i could replace the HDD for the one with all my data on it out of my old FAT one, without having to format it. Cos if i have to format the HDD i lose al the data.

So if anyone can help me out with this.

Thanks

The only option is to transfer the data between the PS3's with a ethernet cable if the fat can work long enough(you can try replacing the thermal paste, there is a guide on ifixit and just go down to step 32, you remove the thermal paste and apply new thermal paste). I'm pretty sure if you can get the thermal paste replaced then it can last the data transfer process.

Think you awnsering my shout out for help

My FAT one is completly dead. If i turn it on now after hours. It turns itself off rightaway.

But am i correct when i say the PS3 wants to fomat the HDD when it reconized a new one?

 

[BWX]

You can't, basically.


Swapped out my 320 GB for a 640 GB last week on my Triple. It had 3.55 on it, but I still didn't need to do that step...

Well not sure what the difference is, I definitely had to update to firmware with a USB flash mem device and could not continue until I did that step. Upgraded 120GB slim I bought November 2009 to 500GB. It was 3.55 for me too.

 

[Tornado]

Maybe you only need to do it on Slims?

 

[BWX]

Maybe that's it.