How to Install a Hard Drive in a PS4

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avatarDealingDada路7 months ago

Just buy an external hard drive. Way less hassle, trust me.

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avatarJiggettingBait路7 months ago

First, back up your data. Then, power off the PS4 completely and unplug all cables. Slide the hard drive bay cover off, unscrew the HDD bracket, replace the old drive with the new one, and screw everything back in. Reinstall the system software on the new drive from a USB stick.

avatarNickelingAlan路7 months ago

Backup your data, turn the PS4 off, and unplug it. Remove the hard drive bay cover, swap the old drive with the new one, and reinstall the system software via USB. Easy peasy!

avatarRuingMite路7 months ago

Did this last month鈥攕uper simple. Backup your data, remove the old drive, put the new one in, and reinstall the system software from USB. Cakewalk!

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