Changing the hard drive in a PS3 slim

[Slinkie]

Hi Folks,

I have a PS3 slim 120gb and I want to switch the HDD to a large one. One type of drive to I need, sata or ide. Also, what speed does it need to be?

Thanks

Matt

 

[ps3ud0]

SATA 2.5"
5400rpm is 'safest' option
Make sure it fits as the higher capacity drives sometimes are a bit too tall to fit (cant remember the exact height - just check it fits in a PS3)

Remember to backup and sync trophies

If you have any further questions - do a search - this has come up a fair few times before

ps3ud0

 

[Deleted member 651465]

Don't worry about putting in a SATA 7200rpm drive.

As long as it doesn't exceed 9.5mm height (e.g. 12.5mm) it will be fine.

 

[Dutch Guy]

Don't worry about putting in a SATA 7200rpm drive.

As long as it doesn't exceed 12.5mm height it will be fine.

Are you sure, I thought drives that are 12.5mm high do not fit and it has to be '9.5mm high maximum

 

[Deleted member 651465]

Ahhh poop. Yeah, that's what I meant.. started writing a response then went back to change the wording and it came out wrong.

Have edited the post now

 

[Raven8472]

Western Digital Scorpio WD3200BEVT 320GB 2.5 Sata , Running in my Slim with no issues whatsoever.