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Replacing the hard disk, Backing up data – Sony 320 GB Playstation 3 CECH-2501B User Manual

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Replacing the hard disk

You can replace the hard disk that is installed in the PS3™ system.

Caution

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

prevent accidental swallowing of small parts such as screws.

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

cool down before starting to remove the hard disk.

 Be careful not to injure yourself when removing or handling the screw cover

or the hard disk.

 Be sure to reattach the screw cover and the HDD bay cover before turning

the PS3™ system on. If these covers are not attached, heat may build up

inside the system.

 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.

Notices

 All hard disks, including a PS3™ system’s hard disk, must be reformatted

before use in a PS3™ system.

 It is recommended that you regularly back up data on the hard disk. If for

any reason software or data loss or corruption occurs, it may not be

possible to restore or repair the software or data. Sony Computer

Entertainment Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates will not be liable for

damage or injury related to software or data loss or corruption.

 You can back up data stored on the hard disk to a USB mass storage

device and restore data that has been backed up. For details, see "Backing

up data" ( page 36).

 Improper removal or installation of a hard disk may cause damage to your

PS3™ system or loss of data, and may void your PS3™ system’s hardware

warranty. SCEA shall not be liable for any resulting damages, including any

damages to your hard disk. User assumes all risks and liabilities associated

with using a replacement hard disk, including any incompatibility or

interoperability problems with the PS3™ system. Services will not be

provided on any non-PS3™ system hard disks.

 To help protect your personal information, be sure to clear passwords for all

PlayStation

®

Network accounts before submitting the PS3™ system for

service. To clear a password, select

(PlayStation

®

Network) (Sign

In), and then from the screen that is displayed, clear the [Save Password]

checkbox. Note that if [Sign In Automatically (Auto Sign-In)] is set, the icon

for (Sign In) will no longer be displayed. In that case, you must first clear

the auto sign-in option. To clear the auto sign-in option, select

(PlayStation

®

Network)

(Account Management), press the

button, and then select [Auto Sign-In Off] from the options menu. After the

auto sign-in option is turned off, proceed with the password clearing

process.

Backing up data

You can back up data that is saved on the hard disk using either of the
following methods.