How to Format PS3 Hard Drive from Recovery Menu
From experience, you'll want to hold that power button down until you get to the Recovery Menu, and then choose 'Restore PS3 System.' Just be sure you back up any important data because this will erase everything.
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Dissenting opinion here: Just hook up the hard drive to a PC and format it there. Same result without the hassle.
Quick tip: To format your PS3 hard drive, start by turning off the console completely. Then hold the power button until you hear two short beeps after the initial one. This will get you into the Recovery Menu. There, you can select the appropriate option to format the drive!
Easy peasy! Turn off your PS3, then press and hold the power button until you hear three beeps. Release, then press and hold again until you hear two beeps. It'll turn off, then turn back on automatically. You'll see the Recovery Menu. Select 'Restore File System' or 'Restore PS3 System' depending on what you need!
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