When PlayStation 4 launched in 2013, it came with a 500GB hard drive. While there was a time when it seemed more than 500GB we could ever use, the size of the game ballooned steadily over the years. With popular titles such as Red Dead Redemption 2 (105 GB), Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 (101 GB), and Grand Theft Auto V (76 GB) weighing more than 100 GB or less, this drive fills up fast. Can.
Subsequently, Sony upgraded the hard drive giving users the option of 1TB drives. However, an extensive library of new Triple-A games means that this may not be enough for some users (myself included). Fortunately with subsequent software updates Sony has allowed the PS4 to support SSDs in sizes up to 8GB if you have a fat wallet.
Upgrading your PlayStation 4 hard drive is not as difficult, but there are some steps to be followed when installing a new drive. There is a quick step-by-step guide to help users avoid headaches during this process. So grab your PS4, and let it begin.
Things You'll Need
Since Sony wanted to make hard drives easily upgradable to the PS4, you would not need any special equipment like Torx bits. Here you will need:
A phillips screwdriver
An external USB drive (500GB or 1TB for PSGB)
A thumb drive for system software (optional)
Computer with internet connection
A new replacement hard drive / SSD
Before getting started you will want to download the PlayStation 4 system software (TechSpot Mirror) to a USB thumb drive. If there is enough space you can use a backup drive, but I prefer to store the system software separately. Create a folder on the thumb drive called PS4, and create another folder inside it named UPDATE. Keep the download here.
Note: If you download from our mirror, make sure you grab the reinstall download and not the upgrade. The file will be over 1GB, so you'll know. You will also have to rename it to PS4UPDATE.PUP.
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Before backing up your system, sync your trophies to your PSN account as those cannot be saved to an external device. To do this, push the option button on the controller, then select "Sync Trophies with PSN". If you are not a collector, or you are sure they are already synced, you can skip this step.
Next, start your backup. With your PS4 on the home screen, plug in your external drive. The drive must be formatted on FAT32 or exFAT. After connecting, go to Settings> System> Back Up & Restore> Back up PS4. In the backup submenu, you will be warned that trophies cannot be returned. If you are following this guide, ignore this message.
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The menu will show how much space your various types of data are getting. Applications (games) are always saved. There is a checkbox next to Captures, Saved Data, and Settings which is checked by default. You can uncheck any of these if you want. However, be warned that you will lose that data. I suggest at least save your settings. Decide what you want to save, then click Next.
On the following screen, you will be allowed to give the backup a name and start or cancel the process. By clicking on back up, your file is saved in external USB drive. You'll be shown a progress bar, and depending on how full your PS4 HDD is, it may take some time, even hours, to finish. This gave my 500GB drive about 5 hours.
Do not close your PlayStation during this process. When the backup is complete, click OK, and the PS4 will reboot. Once it returns to the home screen, turn it off completely before proceeding.
Hard drive removal
With the backup safely stored on your external drive and the PS4 shut down (not in sleep mode), you can safely remove it and set it aside. Now it's time to remove the old drive. This is easy (and secure) if you disconnect everything (power, AV cable, and other peripherals) from the PS4 completely and place the console on a table while working on it.
In front of the console that is in front of you, a shiny panel will appear on the left side. Remove this panel by pressing forward and back firmly, then slide it to the left.
HDD Bay will appear, with the cover out of the way. You should see a large Phillips screw holding the drive casing in place. Use your Phillips to remove the screw. Take out the drive tray with a small handle on the front. It should slide easily.
On the sides of the bracket, you will see four screws securing the drive to the tray. Remove these with your Philips screwdriver and take out the old HDD. You are halfway there.
Note: This guide is specifically tailored for the standard PlayStation 4. If you want to upgrade your Pro's HDD, drive one to the right of the back of the console
Subsequently, Sony upgraded the hard drive giving users the option of 1TB drives. However, an extensive library of new Triple-A games means that this may not be enough for some users (myself included). Fortunately with subsequent software updates Sony has allowed the PS4 to support SSDs in sizes up to 8GB if you have a fat wallet.
Upgrading your PlayStation 4 hard drive is not as difficult, but there are some steps to be followed when installing a new drive. There is a quick step-by-step guide to help users avoid headaches during this process. So grab your PS4, and let it begin.
Things You'll Need
Since Sony wanted to make hard drives easily upgradable to the PS4, you would not need any special equipment like Torx bits. Here you will need:
A phillips screwdriver
An external USB drive (500GB or 1TB for PSGB)
A thumb drive for system software (optional)
Computer with internet connection
A new replacement hard drive / SSD
Before getting started you will want to download the PlayStation 4 system software (TechSpot Mirror) to a USB thumb drive. If there is enough space you can use a backup drive, but I prefer to store the system software separately. Create a folder on the thumb drive called PS4, and create another folder inside it named UPDATE. Keep the download here.
Note: If you download from our mirror, make sure you grab the reinstall download and not the upgrade. The file will be over 1GB, so you'll know. You will also have to rename it to PS4UPDATE.PUP.
to support
Before backing up your system, sync your trophies to your PSN account as those cannot be saved to an external device. To do this, push the option button on the controller, then select "Sync Trophies with PSN". If you are not a collector, or you are sure they are already synced, you can skip this step.
Next, start your backup. With your PS4 on the home screen, plug in your external drive. The drive must be formatted on FAT32 or exFAT. After connecting, go to Settings> System> Back Up & Restore> Back up PS4. In the backup submenu, you will be warned that trophies cannot be returned. If you are following this guide, ignore this message.
Header
1/5
The anti-robocoll is TRACED Act
Signed into law
The menu will show how much space your various types of data are getting. Applications (games) are always saved. There is a checkbox next to Captures, Saved Data, and Settings which is checked by default. You can uncheck any of these if you want. However, be warned that you will lose that data. I suggest at least save your settings. Decide what you want to save, then click Next.
On the following screen, you will be allowed to give the backup a name and start or cancel the process. By clicking on back up, your file is saved in external USB drive. You'll be shown a progress bar, and depending on how full your PS4 HDD is, it may take some time, even hours, to finish. This gave my 500GB drive about 5 hours.
Do not close your PlayStation during this process. When the backup is complete, click OK, and the PS4 will reboot. Once it returns to the home screen, turn it off completely before proceeding.
Hard drive removal
With the backup safely stored on your external drive and the PS4 shut down (not in sleep mode), you can safely remove it and set it aside. Now it's time to remove the old drive. This is easy (and secure) if you disconnect everything (power, AV cable, and other peripherals) from the PS4 completely and place the console on a table while working on it.
In front of the console that is in front of you, a shiny panel will appear on the left side. Remove this panel by pressing forward and back firmly, then slide it to the left.
HDD Bay will appear, with the cover out of the way. You should see a large Phillips screw holding the drive casing in place. Use your Phillips to remove the screw. Take out the drive tray with a small handle on the front. It should slide easily.
On the sides of the bracket, you will see four screws securing the drive to the tray. Remove these with your Philips screwdriver and take out the old HDD. You are halfway there.
Note: This guide is specifically tailored for the standard PlayStation 4. If you want to upgrade your Pro's HDD, drive one to the right of the back of the console
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