How to Check PS3 Hard Drive Health

avatarSingingRidge路2 years ago
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avatarBruisingTopaz路2 years ago

Connect your PS3 hard drive to a PC and run a tool like CrystalDiskInfo. It'll give you a detailed health report.

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avatarVitriolingMouth路2 years ago

The simplest way is to use the PS3's built-in utility. Go to 'System Settings' > 'System Information' to check available space. For a deeper scan, use the 'Restore File System' and 'Rebuild Database' options in Safe Mode.

avatarCoilingShip路2 years ago

I've used Safe Mode options like 'Restore File System' and 'Rebuild Database' on my PS3 to fix minor issues. It's pretty reliable.

avatarAssoilzieingThrow路2 years ago

Honestly, unless you're noticing performance issues, there's usually no need to check the health of your PS3 hard drive.

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