Uninstalling Linux; Format Utility - Sony PS3 Repair Manual

Uninstalling Linux

You can't really go in the PS3, and uninstall Linux like programs on the PC. What you have to do is
reformat your hard rive that contains Linux.
There is an option to use XMB to reformat your hard drive, read this and you will be all good:
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Format Utility

Format (initialize) a Memory Stick?, SD Memory Card, CompactFlash? or the hard disk. Follow the
on-screen instructions to perform this operation.
Notices
When you perform this operation, all data on the storage media or hard disk will be deleted. Data
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cannot be restored, so be careful not to accidentally delete important data. Data loss or corruption
is the responsibility of the user.
Do not turn off the PS3? system or remove storage media during this operation. If the operation
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is cancelled before completion, the system software may become damaged, and the system may
require servicing or exchange.
During this operation, the power button on the system front is not active.
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System software is not deleted when the hard disk is formatted.
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Settings that are saved on the hard disk, such as bookmarks under (Internet Browser), will be
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deleted.
You can shorten the formatting time by selecting [Quick Format] from the hard disk format
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methods. However, in this case it may be possible for some deleted data to be restored if a
specialized tool is used. Select [Full Format] when formatting a hard disk that contains important
or sensitive data.
You cannot use this feature to format a Memory Stick?, SD Memory Card or CompactFlash? on
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PS3? systems that are not equipped with media slots.
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Oh ya, this link might help you:
Well there you go. That's how you uninstall it. Enjoy
Uninstalling Linux
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