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Upgrade Your PS3's Hard Drive

Step 3Crack it Open...

Crack it Open...
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Now for the fun part, opening up this bad boy. On the left side of the machine there is a small hatch. Using your thumbnail or a small, flat head screwdriver, pop it off. What you're looking at now is the side of your hard drive.

Now turn your attention to the shiny, blue screw in the middle. That little guy is what's holding the hard drive tray in place. Carefully remove that screw and put it somewhere safe.

Next, fold out the little wire handle and use it to slide the entire hard drive tray to the right. Once its all the way to the right, pull it towards you and slide it out. Half way there.
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I have a penchant for anything that requires tinkering or fiddling. I unfortunately live in a newer home that requires little repair or maintenance, so I mostly sit around waiting for something to br...
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