PS3 Swappable Harddrives ?

kawaiipikachu · 15th March 2009

Im asking this question because heard so much of people doing it .
Is it really ment to be upgradable straight out of the box or is it really another console mod .

Flamin Skull · 17th March 2009

I got a better solution,
I use a External HDD (320 gb) to supplement my 160 gb PS3
just plug it in the USB slot
simply awesome huh?

get a CLUE Nintendo!

kawaiipikachu · 18th March 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flamin Skull

I got a better solution,
I use a External HDD (320 gb) to supplement my 160 gb PS3
just plug it in the USB slot
simply awesome huh?

get a CLUE Nintendo!

Well that didn't answer my question .
Im still curious & if i don't get an answer soon i shall die .
No treally i still want the answer .

Pegasus · 18th March 2009

Here's one guide. Always keep in mind, Google is your friend.

Doesn't sound very difficult at all.

kawaiipikachu · 18th March 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pegasus

Here's one guide. Always keep in mind, Google is your friend.

Doesn't sound very difficult at all.

That may be the case & this only answer half my qestion.
I want you to doublecheck the instructions to see wether or not that this is intended by Sony or it voids warranty.

Flamin Skull · 18th March 2009

I am pretty sure that opening up or modifying a company's product will void warranty, they do that with everything from Cars (if you change to flowmaster mufflers, VOIDED!!!) to appliances... I am pretty darn sure Sony's the same!

I don't see the point in swapping a HDD unless yours is the 40 gb one or somethin, and like I said, You can use USB for a external HDD, hell, you could get an usb hub and stack up 1tb hard drives! and it only gets 10 seconds to install.
I still have a $hitload of memory on my ps3 and haven't even found a need to even turn on the HDD except to make a back up.

If you still want to put in a bigger HDD (totally unnecessary its like buying a crate of toothpaste instead of a tube, you'll use all of it... eventually...)I can tell ya this, don't reuse those screws on the HDD and you also will need to use nonmagnetic screws and screwdrivier...

GOOD LUCK!

kawaiipikachu · 19th March 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flamin Skull

I am pretty sure that opening up or modifying a company's product will void warranty, they do that with everything from Cars (if you change to flowmaster mufflers, VOIDED!!!) to appliances... I am pretty darn sure Sony's the same!

I don't see the point in swapping a HDD unless yours is the 40 gb one or somethin, and like I said, You can use USB for a external HDD, hell, you could get an usb hub and stack up 1tb hard drives! and it only gets 10 seconds to install.
I still have a $hitload of memory on my ps3 and haven't even found a need to even turn on the HDD except to make a back up.

If you still want to put in a bigger HDD (totally unnecessary its like buying a crate of toothpaste instead of a tube, you'll use all of it... eventually...)I can tell ya this, don't reuse those screws on the HDD and you also will need to use nonmagnetic screws and screwdrivier...

GOOD LUCK!

Theres one resone someone might want to install a bigger harddrive is if they install linux & have a lot of linux related stuff installed .
You can install linux straight out of the box .

Spore · 19th March 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by kawaiipikachu

Theres one resone someone might want to install a bigger harddrive is if they install linux & have a lot of linux related stuff installed .
You can install linux straight out of the box .

I don't think there is too much reason to install Linux on a PS3 other than to say "look what I made my PS3 do!" for awhile whenever your friends come over.

Flamin Skull · 19th March 2009

yeah I find a computer better to use for that kind of stuff IF I KNEW how to!

I have made my points clear, and I think that's the BEST BET to make my PS3 last a bit longer.

I store my pixs onto hard drive then look at them thru ps3 with my 40 inch lcd tv. its awesome if you haven't tried that! can see pictures much clearer!

anyway, its your call, It's possible but not really necessary. why fix something that's not broken? I am willing to bet there'd be unforeseen problems.

Green Traffic Cone · 30th March 2009

As far as i am aware, changing the hdd DOES NOT void warranty or anything like that. There is nothing in any of the manuals etc included in the box and they have made it extremely easy to change it. I have done so to allow the storage of movies and music and i know loads of people who have done so for PlayTV storage.
Frankly, if they didn't want you to do it they would not have put a sticker on it telling you were it is and put a big blue screw on the caddy. Go for it if you feel you need it, made my life much simpler. Just BACK UP EVERYTHING FIRST, on another drive :P

Radretrogamer · 31st July 2009

i upgraded my 60gig to 350gigs. its very simple to do. the only thing you have to worry about is stripping the screw in the process, which i almost did. your warrenty isnt voided by swapping HDDs but if i were you i would call sony to be sure if all compatable HDDs are safe, warrenty or other wise, there might be exceptions.

100 of my 350gigs are filled, and i download alot! i definatly consider this a wise purchace for the DL junkie.

Itchy · 31st July 2009

It does not void your warrenty, there is no seal preventing you from installing the harddrive.

Also if you're sceptical of me (shame!)

http://playstation.custhelp.com/cgi-...i=&p_topview=1

There's the official answer

15th March 2009	#1
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17th March 2009	#2
Flamin Skull Monty Mole Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SF Bay Area Age: 34 Posts: 770	I got a better solution, I use a External HDD (320 gb) to supplement my 160 gb PS3 just plug it in the USB slot simply awesome huh? get a CLUE Nintendo! __________________ http://backloggery.com/Flamin_Skull

18th March 2009	#4
Pegasus Lonely Worker Drone Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Not here. Not there. Not anywhere! Age: 30 Posts: 1,271 Blog Entries: 9	Here's one guide. Always keep in mind, Google is your friend. Doesn't sound very difficult at all. __________________ I like games of all shapes and sizes... as long as they're any good. A very merry unbirthday to you!

18th March 2009	#6
Flamin Skull Monty Mole Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SF Bay Area Age: 34 Posts: 770	I am pretty sure that opening up or modifying a company's product will void warranty, they do that with everything from Cars (if you change to flowmaster mufflers, VOIDED!!!) to appliances... I am pretty darn sure Sony's the same! I don't see the point in swapping a HDD unless yours is the 40 gb one or somethin, and like I said, You can use USB for a external HDD, hell, you could get an usb hub and stack up 1tb hard drives! and it only gets 10 seconds to install. I still have a $hitload of memory on my ps3 and haven't even found a need to even turn on the HDD except to make a back up. If you still want to put in a bigger HDD (totally unnecessary its like buying a crate of toothpaste instead of a tube, you'll use all of it... eventually...)I can tell ya this, don't reuse those screws on the HDD and you also will need to use nonmagnetic screws and screwdrivier... GOOD LUCK! __________________ http://backloggery.com/Flamin_Skull Last edited by Flamin Skull; 18th March 2009 at 04:19 PM.

19th March 2009	#9
Flamin Skull Monty Mole Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SF Bay Area Age: 34 Posts: 770	yeah I find a computer better to use for that kind of stuff IF I KNEW how to! I have made my points clear, and I think that's the BEST BET to make my PS3 last a bit longer. I store my pixs onto hard drive then look at them thru ps3 with my 40 inch lcd tv. its awesome if you haven't tried that! can see pictures much clearer! anyway, its your call, It's possible but not really necessary. why fix something that's not broken? I am willing to bet there'd be unforeseen problems. __________________ http://backloggery.com/Flamin_Skull

30th March 2009	#10
Green Traffic Cone Goomba Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 8	As far as i am aware, changing the hdd DOES NOT void warranty or anything like that. There is nothing in any of the manuals etc included in the box and they have made it extremely easy to change it. I have done so to allow the storage of movies and music and i know loads of people who have done so for PlayTV storage. Frankly, if they didn't want you to do it they would not have put a sticker on it telling you were it is and put a big blue screw on the caddy. Go for it if you feel you need it, made my life much simpler. Just BACK UP EVERYTHING FIRST, on another drive :P

31st July 2009	#11
Radretrogamer Jumping Piranha Plant Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 611	i upgraded my 60gig to 350gigs. its very simple to do. the only thing you have to worry about is stripping the screw in the process, which i almost did. your warrenty isnt voided by swapping HDDs but if i were you i would call sony to be sure if all compatable HDDs are safe, warrenty or other wise, there might be exceptions. 100 of my 350gigs are filled, and i download alot! i definatly consider this a wise purchace for the DL junkie.

31st July 2009	#12
Itchy Goomba Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dundee Age: 21 Posts: 9	It does not void your warrenty, there is no seal preventing you from installing the harddrive. Also if you're sceptical of me (shame!) http://playstation.custhelp.com/cgi-...i=&p_topview=1 There's the official answer __________________

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