you should be able to, you need to format is as fat32 copy the folder over as it is mean copy the whole folder that was created by ps3 backup utilities not the files inside, then restore because i did the same thing too no problem

yes, finally finished this step.. found out I not necessary to do this, cause beside the games downloaded from PSN, no other stuff, and the game need to log in and download again.

The reason of doing backup is not have to redownload all the games back from psn I have 40gb of games redownloading would be a pain,by restoring from backup I just need to reactive them without the need to redownload all the games again

cause after i restore, only theme and user name only, nothing more..may be some error during my backup or somewhere..

If I have partially downloaded PSN games and I upgrade my HDD, will the PS3 be able to resume the download?

Yea ~ Finally upgraded my PS3 HDD, now can hold more Digital games + Games Installation

Thanks The Undead bro for intro me to that dealers (thanks him as well).

For those Copy Prohibited game save data, no need worry as long as you backup and restore on the SAME PS3, there won't be affect.

What i found one thing after restore is that there is some theme (free one i guess) become corrupted and some default Avatar of my account also missing image, dunno what happen

However, all things works fine. If you have those PSN games which bought from bro terion, just tell him which games and he will provide you all the details . I bought quite a number from him and he just listed out to me very fast
Then you can either activate through Account Management there or simply go to PS Store > View Downloads > Choose the game > Wait for the "Activating, please wait" gone > Cancel the download.
Next thing when you launch the game, it is ready to play.

TS maybe can add the COPY PROHIBITED info on first page

if i dont have either bigger external hdd nor USB pendrive.
so i just swap to bigger hdd to ps3.
can i just get the external casing for the old ps3 hdd and link up to restore the ps3 data?

No, you can't do that way shortcut. I recommend to download the PS3 3.61 firmware update into your PC first.

Minimum is:
(1) The new HDD (#1)
(2) Existing PS3 HDD (#2)
(3) A PC/Laptop with sufficient disk space (#3)

° Format #1 with Fat32 (1st post / google search)
° Plug #1 as USB into PS3, and run System Settings -> Backup Utility -> Backup (this backup may take 30min to several hours, depending on your size)
° Unplug #1 from PS3, plug into PC and copy all (including hidden files/folders, if any)
° Swap physical HDD into PS3
° Format #2 as Fat32, and copy back all files from PC -> #2 (to act as USB now)
° If you downloaded the firmware, you can copy to the proper folder also.
° Boot up PS3 (with #1) and follow instruction. It will take some time. If you have the firmware in HDD, you can save a lot of time from downloading 100MB+
° Once booted up, System Settings -> Backup Utility -> Restore

If it is the SAME PS3, all contents should be 99% there.

I have a spare USB HDD (#4), so I can skip the copy part

wow thanks for the info.
i dont have an external hdd / bigger capacity usb.
as i'm seldom using both.

although this method is quite troublesome but it's acceptable for me. hehe
thanks for the guide man..

Forgot to tell you some steps (which is mentioned in 1st page there also)

° Before start backup, remember to sync trophies (need online) for all the accounts in the PS3
° After restore, sync again for all accounts.

yea i do that most of the time. Dont worry man..
anyway thanks for the info..

I am planning to get this 320GB/500GB Scorpio Blue 8MB WD3200/WD5000BPVT Sata 3GB for my PS3 upgrade.

Any latest comment on this HDD? Still facing a lot of PS3 crashing problem? Please help to advice... Planning to get it this week.

anyone here had upgraded your 80gb malaysia ps3 HDD ?

how the eff did you manage to unscrew the 4 screw on the hard drive ?

its freaking tight and wouldnt even move when i tried to remove it from the hdd casing

EDIT: nvm , just need to use a larger screwdriver

edit2: successfully upgraded to 500gb hdd !

This post has been edited by Razaelx: Jun 8 2011, 02:50 PM

currently on 160gb and planning to upgrade to 500gb. the question is, can I have 2 different firmware version on my ps3?
1st hdd (160gb) using older firmware version..
2nd hdd (500gb) using latest firmware.

guys, i upgraded my ps3 from stock 160GB to 500GB since PSN back online. using Seagate Momentus 500GB SATA 5400rpm 2.5". bought from this LYN forum the thing is, this previous 2~3days my PS3 become unstable. when i switched ON the power, it never get to XMB screen. the HDD led lit about 5~10minutes n then gone. try to switch OFF the power button but nothing happen. so, i OFF main supply. it happenned for 2~3 times n finally it can get to XMB screen. but i noticed, the XMB animation is a bit lagging.

I played LA Noire for 3 hours and swith off my PS3. the next day, i turn it ON again but same thing happened. the HDD led is lit on for 5 minutes and then gone, but, it never get to XMB screen. it is like the CPU can't read the HDD. Is anyone facing this problem???

Can, but when running on the older firmware, can't online PSN.

can , but do you wanna swap the HDD too often ? once you upgraded to 500gb , you wont swap back to 160gb

i know. currently on jailbreak firmware
PSN seems very interesting. thats why planning to buy new hdd and buy ori games to go online.
BUT, still want to play p!rate game occasionally.
just scared when i update latest firmware, then cannot play pirate again

have some reason. read above

Hi,want to ask,..which one is better?

SEAGATE 2.5inch
500gb 7200RPM or 500gb 5400RPM

Need help!!!

get 5400RPM enough