PS4 Hard Drive Removal

Written By: Sam Omiotek
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PS4 Hard Drive Removal

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

3

Time Required

5 minutes

Introduction

This is a prerequisite-only guide! This guide is part of another procedure and is not meant to be used alone.

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    • Grip the PS4 with both hands along the gap in the top cover.

    • Push the glossy side of the top cover with your thumbs until it pops to the side.

    • Lift the glossy top cover up and back to remove it from the PS4.

    I have a CUH-1102A version of this PS4.

    Would this teardown work for it?

    Cary B -

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    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 6.5 mm screw securing the hard drive bracket to the enclosure.

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    • Pull the hard drive bracket out of the enclosure.

    • Be careful not to drop the hard drive. The internal components are fragile and are susceptible to damage by sudden shock.

    Can these take an SSD?

    Cary B -

    Yes they can

    Jonathan Gibson -

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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