How to Replace the Hard Drive on a PS4

avatarDezincingBrute路7 months ago
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avatarAssoilzieingThrow路7 months ago

First, back up your data to a USB or the cloud. Unplug your PS4 and remove the cover on the left side. Unscrew and remove the HDD bay, swap in the new drive, and reassemble. Finally, reinstall the system software using a USB drive.

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avatarCreatingGulf路7 months ago

Backup your data, remove the cover and screws, swap the hard drives, and reinstall the system software. Easy peasy!

avatarSortyingSlag路7 months ago

Honestly, just get an external HDD. Way easier and no need to open up your PS4.

avatarPleasingSkip路7 months ago

From experience, back up your important data first! Then just pop off the cover, unscrew the drive bay, replace the drive, and reinstall everything. Takes about an hour.

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