How to Remove the PS4 Hard Drive

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First, power off and unplug your PS4. Slide off the hard drive bay cover, unscrew the single screw holding the drive in place, and slide out the drive carefully. Easy as pie!

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DistributingJoke·7 months ago

Just turn off the PS4, remove the glossy cover by sliding it to the side, unscrew the bracket, and pull out the hard drive. Simple!

RemovingMyth·7 months ago

Frankly, it's easier than making toast! Turn off, unplug, slide off the cover, unscrew, and slide the drive out.

ComputingTopaz·7 months ago

Removing the hard drive from your PS4? Just turn off the console, slide the cover, unscrew the blue screw, then carefully pull the hard drive out.

JokingTunic·7 months ago

It's really straightforward. Power down your PS4, slide off the top cover, unscrew the hard drive mount, and then slide the drive out. Done and dusted!

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