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Removing / replacing the hard disk
The following section explains how to remove and replace 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.
5 Free the hard disk from the system.
1 Remove the blue screw with the correct sized crosshead screwdriver.
2 Raise the metal handle.
3 Slide the hard disk to the right.
Additional information
Removing / replacing the hard disk
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.
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