i need to upgrade my 40gb to 500gb soon lol... this ps3 has served me for 3 years..finally its time to upgrade haha

what is the maximum size of HDD that ps3 can support?

That's a good HDD to use for ur PS3 but if can get seagate momentus better because i use that

sounds like hard disk issue. err.. if you still keep the backup data, reformat the hard disk (don't quickformat) and restore it again?

stick to 5400rpm as that is the spec used by sony on their stock HDD

This post has been edited by TheUndead: Jun 28 2011, 09:26 AM

Hard disk upgrade for PS3 Slim
- This is how you do it



Watch 'n' Learn!

500GB reporting in.
All was done last night and so far no problem.
Doing for the sake to download those full games from welcome Back package.
Sadly,it's over now and I only got 1 game

i thought extended to 9th July?

Anyway, I was thinking about getting extra HDD for my Slim. Anyone knows where to get HDD for PS3 Slim, possible the 500gb ones? Price and place. Thanks!

the hdd is normal 2.5 sata hdd. very easy to find. price shud be around rm150.

I bought my 500gb momentus from EtechZONE $ so far working fine

can provide link ka? im blur of where to get. im in Shah Alam so if anyone can help would be appreciated much.

thanks

Uh I went and did something dumb. Didn't back up my data and I went and plugged my PS3 HDD into my PC. Was going to try to clone my 120 GB to my new 500 GB, and hey it should've been a straightforward thing, 2 SATA drives what could go wrong?

Turns out it's encrypted, and Windows helpfully overwrote the MBR.
Am I pretty screwed? Any way to recover the PS3 HDD without losing my save data?

why no backup?

again... a costly decision.... since ps3 data on the hdd is using sony proprietary format (hence its encrypted for each system)

pretty much screwed you gonna lose all that data

i'm sure the ps3 would ask for hdd reformat

get the hard disk from here bro: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1943835

i oso bought my seagate momentus 500gb from there

yeah like I said, I went and did something dumb :'(

It was something so basic and simple. Swapping / cloning a HDD.. ez what.
Found out the hard way.

After doing some research I know this can be done (not easily), I'm just hoping someone can tell me how.

hi, whats the best external HDD for PS3 slim? I just bought a WD 500g Passport External Drive, and even after format to FAT32 still very hard to read by PS3 Slim. Something to do with smartware or something. bloody pissed right now as maybe kena sacrifice the new HDD to wifey while gua empty no external HDD to watch my prawn lol

advice. thanks

upgraded to 160GB nearly 2 years ago..now upgrading to 500GB..to many PSN games..

can ps3 slim hdd upgraded to 750gb?

yep can.... as long as it fits into ps3 hdd compartment 9.5mm thickness

Hi. Anyone facing this problem? Posting here as the other thread got minimal replies.

Cannot Start. The Correct Hard Disk Was Not Found

When it Occured : Was playing Dragon Age II when the game hang, and I did a reset. After reset, the error message came out yesterday around 1 am.

What has done so far : I've looked at a few websites, and all ask to do soft reset and enter Bios. However, following the instructions, I can't even get into the Bios, and the error message keeps appearing.

PS3 Specs :
1. PS3 Slim - Latest Firmware (3.66 I think)
2. 500 HDD Seagate Momentus XT hybrid drive (bought about 6 months ago) - 60% filled.

Other Notes : A few games hang on my PS3 happened before (Dragon Age II, Assassin's Creed (both II & Brotherhood), normally around 1-2 times after about 50+ hours of play).

Anyone who experience this, appreciate to share what you did. I have tons of saves and if I had to reformat the drive, would like to recover them first.Als

Also, I've placed back my original 120 GB HDD and they ask to update to firmware 3.66 - Problem is, when I put in the USB drive (FAT32 format), it keeps saying could not find 3.66 firmware. Do any of you guys face this issue when updating via USB drive to 3.66? The 3.66 firmware on the site is the same size as 3.65 firmware but can't be coincidentally same right?

Going to have PS3 withdrawal symptons soon

Bros, I need your gigantic help, i cant open the hdd cover. PS3 SLIM. ITS TOO TIGHT. What type of screwdrivers do i need? I bought new ones yet, I cant open them!! Should i spin clockwise or anticlockwise? Either way, IT DOESENT WORK. I bought the hdd already. Help me please

er small screwdriver? can la. u eat nasi more lol