How to Upgrade PS4 HDD to SDD for FASTER loading Times (Install Tutorial)
33Upgrading your PS4 from a Hard Disk Drive (HDD) to a Solid State Drive (SSD) can significantly reduce loading times and improve overall performance. Here’s how you can do it:
Step-by-Step Guide:
Choose Your SSD:
Make sure the SSD you choose is compatible with the PS4. It should be a 2.5-inch SATA III SSD. Check the storage capacity; while 500GB might be enough, 1TB or more is recommended for more games.
Popular choices include models from Samsung (like the 870 EVO), Crucial MX500, or Western Digital Blue SSD.
Backup Your Data:
Before you start, back up your game saves and data. You can use PlayStation Plus cloud storage, or you can transfer data to an external hard drive or USB stick via the PS4's data management options.
Prepare Tools:
You will need a Phillips-head screwdriver, preferably #1 size, which is used to open the PS4 and remove the HDD.
Open Your PS4:
Power off your PS4 and unplug it from the power source.
Place your PS4 with the bottom facing up.
Remove the hard drive bay cover by sliding it off or unscrewing it if necessary (models vary).
Remove the Existing HDD:
Unscrew the HDD bracket from the PS4.
Gently pull out the HDD with the bracket. Note how it's connected or take a photo for reference.
Remove the HDD from its bracket by unscrewing the four screws that hold it in place.
Install the SSD:
Secure the SSD into the bracket you just removed using the same screws.
Slide the SSD bracket back into the PS4's hard drive slot and screw it back into place.
Close Up:
Replace the hard drive bay cover.
Initialize the SSD:
Reconnect your PS4, turn it on, and enter Safe Mode by holding the power button down for about 7 seconds until you hear two beeps.
Select "Initialize PS4 (Reinstall System Software)" from Safe Mode. You'll need a USB with the latest PS4 software to do this. Instructions on preparing the USB can be found on PlayStation's official website.
Restore Data:
Once the system is reinitialized, you can restore your backed-up data.
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