PS4 PRO HARD DRIVE

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Everything you need to know about replacing your PS4 Pro Hard Drive

With the benefits and improvements upgrading your PS4 storage can bring about - not to mention the ease with which it can be done, it is no wonder that so many PS4 users are opting to upgrade their standard to HDD to a more powerful HDD, SSHD or even an SSD. In this article we delve into step-by-step instructions that detail how you can upgrade your PS4 storage in a lot less time than you think. Enjoy!

1) Choosing your new storage: When it comes to choosing your new storage you have three choices HDD, SSHD or SSD. Although HDD is standard in all PS4’s, they only run at 5400rpm, which means that if you are going to stick with HDD you’ll need to choose a 7200rpm model or higher to see any difference in game speed and loading times. SSD’s offer much better performance, however they do come at a price and for a large capacity model you may have to fork out as much cash as you did for the console itself. SSHD models are somewhere in between the two. 

2) Save your files: You certainly do not want to lose any of your precious data so you’ll need to back it up. Unfortunately you cannot save game installs, therefore you’ll have to re-download any games again (let’s hope you have most of your games on physical copy!). If you are a Playstation Plus member your game saves will automatically be stored in the cloud, however for those that aren’t subscribers (or for those that are yet want double security) the data can be saved to an external source such as a USB drive. To do this simply insert the drive and in the menu go to: Settings > Application Saved Data Management > Saved Data in System Storage. You’ll need to choose the files you want to save game-by-game.

3) Removing the old hard drive & inserting the new one: Turn off your PS4 and remove all the cables (HDMI, power and any others you may have plugged in). Put the machine on a flat surface and move the shiny top plate to the side. Once it’s free you’ll be in a position to remove the cover and expose part of the PS4’s metal skeleton. Don’t be too worried about being overly cautious at this point - the inner workings are very well protected by the metal casing. To expose the hard drive on the Slim model you’ll need to unclip the plastic cover manually (this can be found on the left-hand rear of the console), which when removed will show the hard drive caddy (which is held in place by one screw). For the PS4 Pro model you’ll need to turn the machine upside down and find the small plastic panel on its rear - use the tab to remove said panel. Remove the single screw using a Phillips head screwdriver and slide out the hard drive caddy. The hard drive is secured into the caddy by four screws so you’ll need to remove those screws, take the old HDD out and replace it with your brand new one. Fix the new storage into place with the four screws you’ve just removed, insert it back into the machine and ensure that it is secure in place and that the console is put back together correctly.

4) Software download: Your new HDD or SSD will be completely blank, therefore you’ll need to download and install the PS4 OS on it before you can use it. Head over the the Playstation website where you’ll find the requisite file (it’s around 1GB in size) and full instructions on how to install everything correctly.