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How to Upgrade a PS3 to 40 GB to Play PS2 Games

Playing PlayStation 2 games on a PlayStation 3 requires a lot of hard-drive space in case you need to use emulation software because of a lack of backward compatibility. In this situation, you will want to make sure your PS3 has at least 40 GB free.

Things You'll Need

PlayStation 3
2.5-inch SATA notebook hard disk
Screwdriver

Instructions

- 1
  Purchase a 2.5 inch SATA notebook hard disk. This will replace the current, smaller hard disk in your PS3. 5400- and 7200-rpm drives will work.
- 2
  Back up any important files on your PS3. You can use a flash drive or an external hard drive formatted in FAT32.
- 3
  Turn off and unplug the PS3.
- 4
  Remove the plastic HD side panel from the PS3.
- 5
  Remove the large blue screw.
- 6
  Open the latch and remove the hard disk.
- 7
  Detach the hard disk from the tray by removing the four screws.
- 8
  Attach the new hard disk to the tray and reinsert it into the PS3.
- 9
  Screw the blue screw back into place and reattach the plastic side panel.

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