Replace your PS4 Phat Hard Drive with an SSD - Easy Install
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ธ.ค. 2022
- This video will guide you through replacing your PS4 Phat (OG) hard drive with a new SSD. The video covers both the hardware upgrade and the software installation. Plus how to save your old data and restore it on your new SSD.
Link to Sony's Software page (DOWNLOAD "System Software" NOT "Update File")
www.playstation.com/en-us/sup...
Sony's PS4 Upgrade page:
www.playstation.com/en-us/sup...
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You sir are a life saver, my external drive with my games on it went on the fritz from all the moving it about. So I bit the bullet and bought a 1tb SSD, just put it inside my PS4 and followed your instructions, everything worked fine with the back up and restore, just downloading the games I lost now, no more external drives for me. Thanks again!
I plan on servicing my PS4 real soon since warranty sticker is non-existent at this point 😂… dust out the internals, fan, replace the thermal paste… and upgrade the storage to 2TB! Thanks for this video!
You’re very welcome! Good luck with your upgrades.
And you can buy a new fan to i would recommend doing that to have better cooling witt the dust out
what will happen if I just swap the sdd cards and turn it on will I be able to login back into my account I have no trophies 😂
Howd it go?
@@jackextra5651 if you sign in yes, but you won't have your games or any saved data onto it unless you got PlayStation plus and you backed up your files you can transfer from the cloud
Your video is the first one I've seen that mentioned that the new drive needs to be formated in exfat or fat32 before it's installed into the PS4. Kudos to you!
The ps4 can format the drive itself, so formatting before it's installed is not really necessary.
Really helpful - I needed to secure my HDD in place and had no idea how to open it. I did chuckle at 04:10 when you said "This particular XBOX is not logged in to the Playstation Network" :)
I had no idea how to do this until I watched this vid of yours. Thank you for your time and sharing. Great video
Thank you for this tutorial! I just upgraded my ps4 from hdd to ssd! Thank you again!
Good basic vid. Explained most things nice and simply. 👍
Thank you! Now allow me to return to my spam, eggs, bacon, and spam.
Love the vid! Just upgraded mine with a 870 evo 1tb and this was very easy to follow. Thanks
Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!
How is it compared to the original hdd? I just purchased the same 870 evo 1tb and just need to download the file to install . Any major difference
@@camposdavid0000 I don’t really play it too regularly, so I don’t remember there being much of a difference. if there is, it’s not a night and day difference. I mainly just upgraded it for more storage not faster load times. That being said I’d still recommend the upgrade.
thanks your video helped alot and it was simple and easy for me
I followed your steps to upgrade the ps4 hard drive...it worked 👌👌👌..
Thanks.
Thanks a lot for the good tutorial. Previously I tried to clone my HDD with AOMEI partition assistant, but that attempt failed. The solution with backup and restore worked fine, uses the capacity of the new drive and was even faster than cloning. And the PS4 still behaves same as before...
Good information and demonstration. Thank you. SSDs are a game changer for speed. It's great that SSD prices are so reasonable.
They seem to get cheaper every day, lol. Thanks for watching, glad you found it helpful!
@@FamilyGeekery is it fast
It helps with things like load times and install times. It doesn’t necessarily make the game play any faster. But any fake that has to access the disk (maybe in between “areas”) will certainly benefit from the faster load/seek times.
Just followed this guide and it worked perfectly. And btw, you don’t need two usb drives for this. The backup and os can be downloaded to the same drive.
That’s true. I always just think about using a drive for the backup, and using a spare usb thumb drive for the software install, but I’ve got about 100 drives sitting aprons here, lol. But good tip!
Great Job on this video it was almost too easy because you made this!
Thanks bro it helped a lot 👍🏻
Good information and very easy way i like it thank u bro
I just did this using this video as a guide. It went perfectly. Thank you. Might want to mention with the new system you should know your model number before selecting which reload software you need. Thanks again!
Where can I find my model number on the PS4 or in the settings section?
@jkiddkilla72 it's on the bottom i think. The website tells you where to look.
Thank you for the video.
Not sure if this will help anyone, but I did all the steps but when I tried reinstalling the ps4 files, I kept getting a corrupted error. I used a different USB stick, formatted it to FAT32. This did the trick.
Great vid. Thanks 👍
Good tutorial!
Thanks!
Thank you and you are awesome 😎👌
I made the mistake of downloading the “PS4 console update file” rather than the “PS4 console reinstallation file.” It is the 1Gb file and not 484Mb file. Thank you for the tutorial.
My Pleasure! Easy mistake, lol
Thanks so much
Good, straight forward video. I completed the process after watching 2 other videos on TH-cam that were two and three years old but they both recommended using an external hard drive to back up my software but when I reconnect that same drive to restore everything, it tells me it doesn't recognize the drive because it's looking for a USB. It's about 300gb so I'm hoping I can transfer the data to a USB and restore it that way. Also (in my case) I'm not noticing any faster speeds nor is it any quieter; I bought the Samsung 870 QVO SSD.
What’s your update, ps4 run any better after a month?
@@Livemas-co6kd sadly no. I saw no improvement or change so swapped back all the OEM hardware
Yeah, the tests on youtube show about 5-10% percent better results. The real improvement is that the textures load faster. Makes cyberpunk and other newest games more playable
Great video
Thank you very much! And thanks for watching!
All of the game data on my current PS4 corrupted and redownloading the game does not fix the problem would replacing the HDD fix that issue?
So whats the biggest ssd the OG PS4 can support? Looking at a 2TB Crucial MX 500
Do you know where I can get a USB what does software already uploaded and ready for the new hard drive
Can you do this on any old ps4 update
Great, thanks
thank you 🙂
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
Thanks 😊
You’re very welcome. Thanks for watching!
I cant get ps4 pro its expensive.. I have fat one but can i upgrade it? Like no frame drops and make it faster to play heavy games?
Can you just clone the ps4 drive to the ssd on pc and insert it?
Hello do u know how I can fix my controller. I press the ps button and it got stock in 7. Initialise PS4.. I pressed x next and nothing happened
Is it okay if i update it while having the account without removing it ?
Nice easy strait forward, lots of friends have done this without issue. Unfortunately, I'm trying to do this and getting a cannot find file when trying to install into PS4?Everything I've done exactly how you explain it, Any advice?
Probably you're downloading the 500MB "update" firmware file instead of full reinstall firmware file (size at around 1GB), that's why your console refused to install that kind of firmware on fresh storage drives.
@@AmirZaimMohdZaini well do you find that?
With this method work on my jailbroken 5.05 fv ps4?
Would an SSD upgrade make the same difference for physical games? I’ve read that it makes a much bigger difference with digital games only?
Every game copies some amount of data into the internal drive. Whether it makes a real big difference is still debatable. If you’re upgrading for more space, then it’s definitely the way to go.
So even if you don’t need anything from hdd you still have to restore on usb to get firmware installed
Thinks u bro
So i can't reinstall the same software? I want to transfer my 9.0 software as well
is there a starage Limit for the PS4 internal Drive? want to hook up my Nepwe with a 2TB or more for the internal drive or just add a 500GB and buy a Portable SSD with the 2 or 4TB SSD...l And Thank you for sharing ur video tutorial.
8tb internal and 8tb external.
Can you tell me if I have to have the same brand hard drive for this to work or if we can just pick anything from the links to the drives you have listed? I'm a widow and have no idea what I'm doing just trying to get the boys system working again. Can you please help
Pretty much any 2.5” ssd will work. Any brand or size listed. Good luck!
Just put in a 1teribite ssd thanks for the info
Awesome! Glad you liked it. Now go load it up with games! Thanks for watching!
can i ask? with ssd 1terabyte.... can bi played physical dusc and save it to it? thanks
@jonelskeytv8170 it acts just like the original hard drive. You can “install” the games, but you still need the disc to play them.
A friend recently gave me his PS4 and after installing just a few games I'm out of space. I was just going to get an external HDD but this looks do easy. I was wondering how the SSD reduces disc noise though. All of my games are on discs. Any other benefits like reducing game lag? Thanks, this is all new to me
Ssd has no moving parts, hdd has a magnetic disc that spins constantly
SSD lasts longer. HDD wears out eventually. Plus SSD should have better load time.
@@Satiator123 It really does. I just upgraded my PS4 Slim with an SSD and starting the console itself went from 33 to 24 sec.
Starting Horizon Forbidden West for instance had about the same improvement, but then actually loading into the game went from over a minute (1:16) to 34 seconds.
Wish I had thought of this sooner, haha
@@B-Meister I almost think it may be more of an upgrade than a PS4 Pro.
I been using a toshiba 4TB external hard drive on my default PS4, from 2019 to 2022 but it apparently... burned out quite literally, it simply stopped working lmao
But this... this looks more effective, can the default PS4 take on a 4TB SSD ?
I’ve read that the current software allows up to 8TB internal. I haven’t tested that, though.
If I just swap out the hd for an SSD and start from scratch will it work? Or do I have to go to ps website and download that file?
You need that file. Your new drive will obviously be blank, and the PS4 needs to have an operating system.
I have a external 2tb hard drive with all my saved data on it. If I change the hard drive inside will I need to have a second flash drive?
You'll wan't to backup any trophies or apps/games you have installed on the internal hard drive. But other than that, you should be able to just pop the new drive in, format it with the software you download from Sony (on a thumb drive), then you should be able to add your external drive to it. Good luck! And thanks for watching!
does it work if I move my files to an External drive for back up, instead of a USB? or do I really need a USB?
You can use any USB storage device
Cool. I upgraded my PS4 that Sony gave me before release!
Is SSD samsung 870 evo compatible with ps4 slim aswell?
Yes, pretty much any 2.5” sata ssd drive.
Question do i need to go on a computer to try to update my ps4 and replace the Hard drive
yes. Or at least you would have to get a thumb drive with the ps4 operating system file on it. You might be able to do that from a phone or tablet.
I have a spare ssd that i used in my pc. I have a question can i use that ssd to my ps4?
If it’s a 2.5”, then yes.
hello, i already have one ssd installed from my laptop, now i'm planning to use that to my PS4, it's already formatted as NTFS (windows 10), do i need to reformat the SSD before inserting this to PS4 ? Thanks
I think you should format it as FAT32. PS4's don't recognize NTFS, and I'm not sure if the boot drive will format it by itself?
@@FamilyGeekery thanks
@@FamilyGeekery The new drive will need to be formated exfat or fat32 before installing it into the PS4.
sir i have one question can i use old that ps4 internal hdd as external hdd for expanding storage if i upgrade my ps4 slim with ssd ? . i am planning to buy 500gb ssd and already have 1TB internal hdd in ps4
yes you can. You can put your older drive in a USB enclosure like this: amzn.to/43uI1FM
then after you're sure the upgrade worked, you can always format old drive once its in the enclosure.
can i do this using google crome
I have an old SSD I'd like to do this with, but have no way to clear it beforehand. Will it just clear itself once I begin the reinitialization process? Thank you.
Did it?
@@B-Meister I never got around to trying it.
sad some of the later NVME drives are cheaper than a standard SSD, but PS4 does not have M.2 slot.
you could always use something like this: amzn.to/3XGuHev
Standard SSD are cheaper than M.2.
@@NextNate03 980 pro NVME 1TB 60 bucks 870 EVO 1TB 64 bucks. now lets say a 970 EVO 2 TB 89 bucks and a 2TB 870 EVO 129 bucks. 4th GEN NVME is overkill for most users so a 3RD gen fits better.
If you had an adapter to allow you to hook your ssd to you ps4 via usb, couldnt you just use it to back up the data?
You could, but when you install the system image on your new ssd, it probably writes over anything in your drive.
@@FamilyGeekery gotchya. I just used a spare hdd i had laying around that was big enough for my stuff.
Just one question if i back up all stuff and inatal new ssd after this im log with new acc can i restore and play all games i buy on old acc?
If the games were bought with an account, they belong to that account. You’d have to log in with that acct to play them (or at least authorize that PS4 to play them)
@@FamilyGeekery i think why then need bacup? If i log in i can see all my games and dowload them what is point of backup?
@darkostoichkov4940 really only if you want to save the time of downloading your games again.
soo, i did the upgrade last night but sadly my backup got corrupted for some reason?? i tried back it up in my ssd twice but both times the ps4 initialized and gave and error. i also didnt note down the error code (frustrating). now i have plenty of trophies but no save game :(
Burnt oh still have the original hard drive, right? You can use a sata to usb adapter and connect that to the ps4 or to a computer. It might work?
@@FamilyGeekery thanks! I have to try that! I just don't want to install all the games again 😔
compatible for 2.5-inchdrive?
Yes, either hdd or ssd. With the price you of ssd’s so cheap, might as well get one.
PS4 Fat can run ssd to 2TB?
Yes it can!
I’ve done everything in this video. I bought the same SSD, downloaded the right files, backed up my PS4; I keep getting error CE-34788-0. What am I doing wrong?
You might be downloading the update file instead of the reinstallation file. Common mistake.
@@FamilyGeekery thank you so much!! I downloaded the wrong file haha!! Thanks again!!
Does it run cooler and quieter now that you’re using an SSD drive?
In my case, not only is it NOT quieter, it's also not the least bit faster. 😂😂
I've read bc it's SATA 2 the data transfer isn't gonna improve too much regardless of HDD or SSD . But I've also read someone said 15% BUT MAYBE LOAD TIMES IN game could be better ? Who knows maybe it helps a little bit
@@Johnsmithmin I would have loved SOME improvement but I saw none. Luckily I ordered everything through Amazon and was able to get my money back.
It runs quieter and loads faster.
Even if have a regular PS4 or slim.
Watch Digital Foundry SSD tests.
Do I have to u use. Usb drive to put in my ssd I don't have a usb drive and I just got my dad delivered
You’ll need some way of putting the install files in the ps4. Maybe if you have a phone or tablet that can work as “usb storage” mode it might work?
@@FamilyGeekerythe top cover wont go off, for some reason in every single video out there it comes off easily. I havent removed the cover before why is it like this?
I wonder if this works on any ssd
Basically any 2.5” sata ssd
You should mention that you need two usb drives! Luckily I, of course, had an old one in a drawer somewhere !
I did mention that at 2:04. But it's definitely worth highlighting in case someone isn't luck to have a spare. Thanks! Its also worth noting that one of the two drives might need to be a USB Hard drive, depending on the amount of data/games you need to backup. Thanks for watching!
Quick question. What would be the point of doing this? Was the system running slow or was the hard drive damaged or something? Mines is running slow and freezing. And according to the TH-cam experts they say you should change the SSD.
The main intent was to simply show “how” to do it. As far as “why”, increasing the size would probably be the most common reason. And replacing a damaged hard drive would be a good reason as well.
Does ssd make the ps4 faster?
Yes to loading.
nice 😁😁😁
Thanks!
Anyone can help me out I've got a error, ps4 won't start cause it can't access storage, can i still replace my hard drive with external one and will it work or does it require internal hard drive
This error I got today have you fixed it bro?
Can you tell me the solution
I would try replacing the hard drive and loading the system files on it as shown in the video.
What's the max storage sdd internal can the ps4 read?
Sony says 8TB. I haven't personally tested that, but it sounds legit. Thanks for watching!
@FamilyGeekery I'm gonna try a 8tb ssd n confirm back soon!!
8tb is the max.
If you going to put a 8tb SSD in it, I would recommend buying a UPS.
If the PS4/Pro loses power for any reason, even if it is in standby mode, you are going to have to reinstall the software and reformat the SSD.
When loses power, it is unable to read any start-up files.
Even if you buy a UPS, buy a 8tb external hard drive as a system backup.
I learned that the hard way, I was luck/unlucky enough to have a backup. It was over a year old.
Trying to re-download games was a major pain.
It wasn't letting me to re-download the games inside of the PSN store via PS4, I had to go 1 by 1 to try to fine the games on my PSN app on my phone and re-download.
My 8tb SSD is pretty much full.
It takes 30+ hours to do a backup, and another 30+ hours to restore the backup.
My backup drive is a regular external HDD.
@NextNate03
Great. I've installed an 8tb ssd on my internal ps4 jb 5.05 and transfered all my games to a 20tb exfat external via the exploits app2usb which manipulates the ps4 to think its on the internal.. this method can take any size of external!
i m in safe mode and my controller don t connect to my ps4, what should i do?
Connect the charger on ps4 and then with your controler and press PS button.
Connect via USB cable 1st.
You haven't linked the website
Sorry. Just edited the description and added the link. Thanks for watching.
@@FamilyGeekery thank you :]
So, I just need to purchase
1) a laptop/PS4 hard drive,
2) small screw driver set, and
3) 2 flash drives: 1 large enough to back up everything and 1 for the system/update file?
You can actually probably do everything with 1 drive. I just demonstrated with two so it’s easier to understand.
I'm having an issue where I install a fresh file from sony but its still saying it can not find the file im at a lost now, I've even cloned it but still am getting nothing
ya same here did u find a fix?
@@michaelhart5070 i ended up realizing I was installing the update file and not a system file update you gotta click like 2 more links on sony's website where it tells you to install the installation file and name a folder UPDATE and then it says something PS4 its been awhile now so I don't recall it
@@Pr.2116What a pain in the ass sony makes this out to be. Might be better to switch to XBOX honestly.
@@michaelhart5070 if ya got snap I can show you how to install it its not that complicated
@michaelhart5070 at least Sony let’s you use standard storage drives, and not an overpriced proprietary ssd.
Is it worth it ? PS4 only supported SATA II
I don’t understand how to format to fat32 no one really says anything about that?
You can use Disk Utility or Disk Manager depending on if you’re in Windows or macOS. It’s pretty easy, just Google or search YT if you can’t figure it out.
I was having a massive problem trying to reinitilize my PS4, my anti-virus made my PS4 think the reinstallation file was corrupted
So I want to point out if anyone is having the same problem where the PS4 thinks the update file is corrupted, pause your anti-virus protection temporarily
I caught a mistake at 4:13 lol...
Oh No! Don’t tell Sony I called it an Xbox! I’ll lose my sponsorship! Lol. Good catch!
I service my PS4 twice per year.. By taking it completely apart, take a tooth brush to the fan, blow out the whole thing, and put it back toaster
be careful with buying cheap used PS4s off marketplace... you dont want to end up with roaches in your house... the original design is notorious for this and you dont know what sketchy people are selling you
Good advise. I fixed a computer for someone once and found little roaches crawling out of it. Used a couple baits to keep them from ingesting, but it was still gross!
It's like that with everything tho.
can the old HDD be fully formatted through PC?
Sure can.