Sony PS3(80GB)Black Rus: 1 Touch the power button on the system front for at least two

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1 Touch the power button on the system front for at least two

seconds.

Removing / replacing the hard disk

The power indicator will turn solid red and the system will enter standby mode.

2 Turn off the system using the main power switch on the system

The following section explains how to remove and replace the hard disk.

rear.

Caution

3 Unplug the AC power cord, and then disconnect the other

• Remove the hard disk in a location out of the reach of small children to help

cables from the system.

prevent accidental swallowing of small parts such as the screws.

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• The inside of the system is hot directly after use. Allow time for the system to

For safety reasons, remove the plug for the power cord from the electrical outlet,

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cool down before starting to remove the hard disk.

and then detach the other cables.

• Be careful not to injure yourself when removing or handling the hard disk.

• Be sure to reattach the HDD bay cover before turning the PS3™ system on.

4 Remove the HDD bay cover on the system's left side.

If the cover is not attached, it may cause heat to build up inside the system.

Use the space at the left edge of the HDD bay cover to pull it out from the

system.

If the cover is difficult to remove, gently insert a small screwdriver in the space

Notices

and pry the cover off. Be careful not to damage the system or the cover when

• Depending on the type of service performed, the hard disk that had been in use prior to servicing

using a screwdriver.

may need to be reformatted. Be sure to back up important data in advance.

• To help protect your personal information and prevent misuse of this information by others, be

sure to clear passwords for all PLAYSTATION®Network accounts and remove the hard disk

before submitting the PS3™ system for service.

• To attach or remove screws, use an appropriate crosshead screwdriver. If the size does not

match, the groove on the screw's head may be damaged.

Removing the hard disk

HDD bay cover

Caution

For safety reasons, be sure to turn off and unplug the system before attempting

to remove the hard disk.

Removing / replacing the hard disk

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