How to Remove a PS4 Hard Drive

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Simple! Just pop off the top cover of your PS4, unscrew the retaining screw, slide out the hard drive caddy, and replace or remove the HDD. Easy peasy!

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BivouacingFirm·7 months ago

I did this last weekend. Just take off the top panel, remove the single screw holding the HDD caddy in place, slide it out, and you're done!

PracticingClock·7 months ago

Quick tip: all you need is a Phillips screwdriver. Remove the top cover, take out the screw securing the hard drive, and slide it out!

RollingHank·7 months ago

Honestly, if you can't figure out how to do that, maybe leave it to someone more tech-savvy.

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