Tutorial to change the hard disk of PS4, PS4 Slim and PS4 Pro for one of greater capacity; All you need to know.
PS4 has three different models on the market, from the original or standard model to the current two, PS4 Slim and PS4 Pro, the most powerful version of the Sony desktop console family. All of them are available with different capacities of hard disk, from 500 GB to 1 TB, although with the facilities and the constant updates of the current videogames, we can quickly run out of storage space with the serial hard drives. Luckily, Sony offers the option to change the hard drive of any PS4 model with a larger one, as long as we meet certain requirements. Next we tell you how to change the hard disk or internal HDD of PS4 for another one of greater capacity.
How to change PS4 hard drive
The first thing to know is that Sony does allow the user of its console to change the internal hard drive without losing the PS4 warranty; Of course, the company is not responsible for any damage caused during the process. Therefore, we offer you a complete tutorial so you can change the hard disk without any problem and according to the model of your console.
Tools to change the PS4 hard drive
In order to change the PS4 hard drive we need the following:
- A long Phillips screwdriver
- A computer with internet access
- A USB storage drive of at least 1 GB
- A compatible hard drive
- The PS4 firmware installation file available on the official PlayStation page
Hard drives supported
The PS4 hard drive is a SATA II 2.5 ”and 500 GB or 1 TB capacity at 5400 rpm and a thickness of 9.5 mm, or what is the same, a laptop hard drive . Therefore, the hard disk that we want to put in PS4 instead of the original should not exceed 9.5 mm thick and have at least 160 GB capacity; although if we want to increase the storage we will go directly to models of 1, 2 or more TB, depending on the model. Likewise, PS4 offers support for both conventional HDDs and SSDs, faster but also more expensive. Finally, 7200 rpm or hybrid hard drives are not recommended by Sony.
CUH-1000 / CUH-1110 Series / CUH-1200 Series (PS4 standard)
CUH-2015 Series (PS4 Slim)
CUH-7000 Series (PS4 Pro)
System Software Installation
Once you have replaced the hard drive, you must reinstall the system software. Using a computer, save the system software update file to a USB storage device for reinstallation (requires 1 GB of free space).