Hi guys,
I have a Super Slim 500 GB PS3 which is up to date with OFW
I also have a 4.81.2 CFW 120 GB Slim
I am wondering if I can swap the two HD, making the Slim 500 GB with CFW
I dont mind losing any data during the process
Is it possible and what is the fastest, simplest way ?
(I know how to physically remove a HD)
I'm sorry to everyone that has replied, unfortunately what they're saying is incorrect.
I have upgraded my HDD on 3 different occasions on my CFW PS3.
You can swap the HDD, however; When you first put it in to your CFW PS3. The system will fail to boot, this is because it stores partial firmware on the HDD, for storing XMB content etc.
Steps:
Swap the HDD and install what ever HDD you want in to your CFW PS3.
You will need either the exact same CFW you have currently installed in the format of ps3updat.pup. Normal location as if you were doing a firmware update. PS3/UPDATE/PS3UPDAT.PUP.
When machine is turned off, press the power button, keep finger on power button until you can hear it beep, then beep again and turn off.
Press and hold the power button again, it will beep once, then double beep, you are now in recovery mode.
Ensure you have the CFW PS3UPDAT.PUP on your USB stick.
Select system update at the bottom. This will install the CFW that is stored on your USB to your newly installed HDD.
Make sure it is the same version as what is installed on the previous HDD.
Now you're good to go and the PS3 will boot normally.
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For your HDD change. You need to format the 500GB HDD - and place the CFW Update PUP file, onto an USB stick.
Disable the Internetconnection, remove any game disc and replace the HDD. Start the PS3, stick the USB stick with the Update PUP into the right USB slot and start the PS3.
After that,you need to install the CFW again through USB.
This is the correct method.