Additional Information; Removing / Replacing The Hard Disk - Sony Playstation PS3 Safety And Support

Additional information

Removing / replacing the hard disk

The following section explains how to remove and replace the hard disk. If your
PS3™ system requires service, you will be asked to remove the hard disk under most
circumstances.
Caution
• For safety reasons, be sure to turn off and unplug the system before
attempting to remove or install the hard disk.
• Remove the hard disk in a location out of the reach of small children to help
prevent accidental swallowing of small parts such as the screws.
• The inside of the system is hot directly after use. Allow time for the system to
cool down before starting to remove the hard disk.
• Be careful not to injure yourself when removing or handling the hard disk.
• Be sure to reattach the HDD bay cover before turning the PS3™ system on.
If the cover is not attached, it may cause heat to build up inside the system.
Notices
• All hard disks, including a PS3™ hard disk must be reformatted before use in a PS3™ system.
However, reformatting may not occur if the original PS3™ hard disk is reinstalled onto the
original PS3™ system that was provided with the PS3™ hard disk, and such PS3™ hard disk
has not been previously reformatted.
• The PS3™ system cannot execute any content stored on a hard disk of any other computer or
operating system, including a PS3™ hard disk that has been reformatted.
• It is recommended that you regularly back up data on the hard disk. If for any reason software
or data loss or corruption occurs, it may not be possible to restore or repair the software or data.
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates will not be liable for
damage or injury related to software or data loss or corruption.
• The PS3™ hard disk is intended for use with the PS3™ system, and it may not be possible to
execute content stored on a PS3™ hard disk on any other operating system.
• Improper removal or installation of a hard disk may cause damage to your PS3™ system or loss
of data, and may void your PS3™ hardware warranty. Sony Mexico shall not be liable for any
resulting damages, including any damages to your hard disk. User assumes all risks and
liabilities associated with using a replacement hard disk, including any incompatibility or
interoperability problems with the PS3™ system. Services will not be provided on any non-
PS3™ hard disks.
• To help protect your personal information, be sure to clear passwords for all
PLAYSTATION Network accounts before submitting the PS3™ system for service. To clear
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a password, select "Sign In" under "Friends", and then from the screen that is displayed clear
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Removing / replacing the hard disk
the "Save Password" checkbox. Note that if "Sign In Automatically (Auto Sign-In)" is set, the
icon for "Sign In" will no longer be displayed. In that case, you must first clear the auto sign-in
option. To clear the auto sign-in option, select your icon under "Friends", press the
and then select "Auto Sign-In Off" from the options menu. After the auto sign-in option is
turned off, proceed with the password clearing process.
• To help protect your personal information, also remove the hard disk as instructed prior to
submitting.
Removing the hard disk
1
Touch the power button on the system front for at least two
seconds.
The power indicator will turn solid red and the system will enter standby mode.
2
Turn off the system using the main power switch on the system
rear.
3
Unplug the AC power cord and detach the other cables from
the system.
For safety reasons, remove the plug for the power cord from the electrical outlet,
and then detach the other cables.
4
Remove the HDD bay cover on the system's left side.
Use the space at the right edge of the HDD bay cover to pull it out from the
system.
If the cover is difficult to remove, gently insert a small screwdriver in the space
and pry the cover off. Be careful not to damage the system or the cover when
using a screwdriver.
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