Hardware ps3 cfw internal HD question

[G36cBossMan]

I Bought 2 different external hard drives for my cfw ps3 and neither of them are recognized in fat 32 or ntfs so I'm giving up on that I would like to know what is the max ps3 internal hard drive size limit? and can I replace the hard drive with a new one and not lose my cfw or have any problems with it?

 

[godreborn]

1.5TBs, but it's hit or miss. 1TBs is safe to use. you won't lose cfw, but you'll have to reinstall the firmware if it's a NOR system. getting everything back can be a pita.

 

[G36cBossMan]

1.5TBs, but it's hit or miss. 1TBs is safe to use. you won't lose cfw, but you'll have to reinstall the firmware if it's a NOR system. getting everything back can be a pita.

Nor system? I have all my games and dlc backed up so I'm not to worried about losing everything I just wanted to make sure it wouldn't break the cfw but if I just have to reinstall it shouldn't be a problem

 

[godreborn]

yes, NOR systems (later phats and slims) store 90% of the firmware on the hdd, so it will be necessary to reinstall it. it won't break anything.

 

[G36cBossMan]

yes, NOR systems (later phats and slims) store 90% of the firmware on the hdd, so it will be necessary to reinstall it. it won't break anything.

Thank you one more quick question will this hd work?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07KP7QK92/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_1?smid=A2QOC1YG0GYHTD&psc=1

 

[godreborn]

yes, as long as it's 9.5mm height wise. I read you can use 12.5mm if you don't include the caddie, but I wouldn't do that.