Replacing The Hard Disk; Backing Up Data - Sony PS3 CECH-2003B Instruction Manual

Replacing the hard disk

You can replace the hard disk that is installed in the PS3™ system.
Caution
 Remove the hard disk in a location out of the reach of small children to help
prevent accidental swallowing of small parts such as 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 screw cover
or the hard disk.
 Be sure to reattach the screw cover and the HDD bay cover before turning
the PS3™ system on. If these covers are not attached, heat may build up
inside the system.
 To attach or remove screws, use an appropriate crosshead screwdriver. If
the size does not match, the groove on the screw's head may be damaged.
Notices
 Depending on the type of service performed, the hard disk that had been in
use prior to servicing may need to be reformatted. Be sure to back up
important data in advance.
 To help protect your personal information and prevent misuse of this
information by others, be sure to clear passwords for all
PlayStation Network accounts and remove the hard disk before submitting
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the PS3™ system for service.

Backing up data

You can back up data that is saved on the hard disk using either of the
following methods.
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Notice
You should where possible make periodic back-ups of data stored on the
hard disk as a precaution against possible loss or corruption. If for any reason
software or data loss or corruption occurs or the hard disk must be formatted
during authorised service, it may not be possible to restore or repair the
software or data. Note that SCEE will not be liable for any loss or corruption of
data, files or software.
Backing up data in a single operation
You can back up data that is saved on the hard disk to a USB mass
storage device in a single operation. Select
(System Settings) [Backup Utility], and then follow the on-screen
instructions to perform this operation.
Hints
 In some cases, you may not be able to use the backup utility feature to back up
the system correctly. It is recommended that you create a spare backup for files
that can be moved or copied separately. For details, refer to "Backing up
selected data" ( page 36).
 For details on the backup utility feature, refer to the online user's guide
(access from : eu.playstation.com/manuals).
Backing up selected data
The following file types saved on the system's hard disk can be copied
or moved to a USB device. Select the file, press the
select [Copy] or [Move] from the options menu. For some types of
video files, you may need to select [Back Up] instead.
File type
Saved data from games; video, music
or photo files
(Settings)
button, and then
Back up destination
USB mass storage device
(USB flash drive, etc.)