How to Upgrade the HDD on PS4

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Upgrading your PS4 HDD is easier than beating the first level of Crash Bandicoot. Just back up your data, unscrew the old drive, swap in the new one, and install the system software from a USB drive. Done!

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LettingTail·7 months ago

Been there, done that. Just make sure you get a 2.5-inch SATA drive, follow a good online tutorial (Sony's official site has one), and you'll be all set in no time.

TrainingLace·7 months ago

Upgrade your PS4 HDD? Honestly, just buy an external USB drive. Easier and you don't have to open anything up.

ReoccuringRace·7 months ago

Upgrading the HDD on my PS4 was simple. Backup your data with a USB drive, then swap the old HDD with the new 2.5-inch SATA drive. After that, you'll need to download the system software from Sony's website onto a USB flash drive and reinstall it. Everything was working perfectly!

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