Removing The Hard Disk - Sony PS3 CECH-2003B Instruction Manual

Hints
 Some data cannot be copied, moved or backed up.
 By using a card reader/writer (USB connector type, sold separately), you can
back up files saved on the hard disk to storage media such as a Memory
Stick™ or an SD Memory Card.

Removing the hard disk

Caution
 For safety reasons, be sure to turn off and unplug the system before
attempting to remove the hard disk.
 The system may not be stable when placed upside down. Be careful not to
injure yourself when removing the screw.
1
Press the power button to turn off the system.
The power indicator turns solid red and the system enters standby mode.
2
Unplug the AC power cord, and then disconnect 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.
3
Place the system upside down on a soft, dry cloth, and then
open the screw cover.
Use the notch located above the screw cover to slightly pull up the cover.
Then rotate the cover as shown in the diagram. If the cover is hard to pull up,
insert a tool such as a flathead screwdriver in the notch and gently pull the
cover up.
Screw cover
4
Remove the screw that fastens the hard disk in place, and then
remove the HDD bay cover.
 Remove the blue screw with an appropriate crosshead screwdriver.
 Slide the HDD bay cover to the left, and then remove the cover.
HDD bay cover
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