[Solved] Upgrade or Clone PS3/PS4 Hard Drive to a Larger Drive
What is the best way to upgrade the PS3/PS4 hard drive without losing data
Upgrading the hard drive on a PS3 or PS4 is a straightforward process that can be done without losing data. The easiest way to upgrade is to purchase a larger hard drive or SSD that is compatible with your console, and then follow the on-screen instructions to swap it out for the existing one. This process typically takes around 10-15 minutes and requires no technical expertise. It's also a good idea to back up your data before upgrading, just in case. By upgrading your hard drive, you can free up space and improve the performance of your console.
If your PS3 or PS4 hard drive is running slow or becoming full, don't worry - you can easily upgrade to a bigger one without losing any game files or data. This article provides a simple method to replace and upgrade your hard drive, allowing you to keep all your game data intact.
Tips for upgrade/clone PS3 or PS4 hard drive to a larger drive
Upgrading a PS4 hard drive is a simple 2-step process. First, back up your PS3 or PS4 game files to ensure you don't lose any data. Then, replace the existing hard drive with a larger one, allowing you to store more games and files.
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Step one. Backup PS3 or PS4 game files
The PlayStation 4 allows you to copy or backup saved data to a USB storage device, or copy saved games to the cloud if you have a PlayStation Plus subscription, but in this case, we're choosing to save the data to a USB.
1. Connect a USB storage device to the system.
2. Select "Settings" from the function screen.
3. To save your game data, go to "Application Saved Data Management" and select "Saved Data in System Storage" then choose "Copy to USB Storage Device".
4. Select a title.
5. To copy saved data, press the "X" button to add a checkmark in the checkbox for the desired data, and then select the "Copy" option.
Notice: To back up saved data, you must update the system software and be signed in to PSN.
Step two. Replace the PS3 or PS4 hard drive to a bigger one
1. Power off PS4 and unplug USB drive with backups.
2. Slide the plastic case off.
3. Remove the screw holding the drive.
4. Pull out the HDD.
5. Remove the enclosure screws.
6. Replace new hard drive in the bracket.
7. Replace the enclosure screws: being careful not to over-tighten them.
8. Put the drive back in the system.
9. Install the system software.
After replacing the HDD, the system software must be reinstalled. Save a system software update file for reinstallation to a USB storage device using a computer.
10. Copy the USB saved data to the PlayStation 4 system
To copy saved data from a USB storage device to the PlayStation 4 system, insert the USB storage device into a USB port on the console, navigate to the "Settings" menu, select "System," and choose "USB Storage Devices." Select the device containing the saved data, then choose the data to be copied, and finally, select "Copy" to initiate the transfer process.
- Connect the USB storage device to the system.
- Select "Settings" from the function screen.
- To copy saved data from a USB storage device to the system storage, go to "Application Saved Data Management" and select "Saved Data on USB Storage Device" and then "Copy to System Storage".
- Select a title.
- To copy saved data, press the "X" button to add a checkmark in the checkbox next to the data you want to copy, then select the "Copy" option.
Extra Tip: Upgrade and clone hard drive to a bigger one with ease
If you're looking to upgrade your PS3 or PS4's hard drive to a bigger one, the method described above won't work for other system upgrades, such as changing or upgrading the system hard drive or second hard drive to a new HDD or SSD.
Qiling disk clone software - Qiling Backup will help. It is designed for you to clone disk and upgrade HDD or SSD to a larger HDD or SSD with simple clicks.
Step 1. To upgrade one hard disk to a larger one, you should go with the "Disk/partition clone" feature.
Step 2. Choose a source disk. Here, you should choose the smaller one you want to replace. Click "Next".
Step 3. Choose a destination disk, which is definitely the larger hard disk.
Step 4. Preview the disk layout to confirm the settings of the source and destination disk.
If the destination disk is a solid state drive, make sure to select the option "Optimize for SSD".
Click "Proceed" to start cloning Windows 10.
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