PS3 Original HDD

[rich152]

I haven't got a PS3 yet but I've already ordered a bigger HDD.
When I get the PS3, before even turning it on, can I take out it's HDD and then put in my new one straight away or do you have to start up the PS3 with it's initial HDD first?
Sorry about the noob question.

Thanks! :mrgreen:

[Yip-Man]

I haven't got a PS3 yet but I've already ordered a bigger HDD.
When I get the PS3, before even turning it on, can I take out it's HDD and then put in my new one straight away or do you have to start up the PS3 with it's initial HDD first?
Sorry about the noob question.

Thanks! :mrgreen:

Erm, got no idea actually.... could not see a prob with that tho... but if you want to be safeish, turn it on first. but i can't see a prob tho..

i'll stop rambling now !

[BioSonic]

I don't know, you might as well turn it on first, couldn't hurt and it would take less than 10 minutes...

[vf-]

Yes you can take the original out and use the new drive immediately. The drives are only used for storage. Whether you setup the PS3 first with the original drive or change many drives in the future it wont make any difference. As...

Only the game saves, game installs, pictures, movies and music are on the HDD. All your user accounts/info remain with the OS as well as your passwords for them.

[whippet_1]

yup. it's safe to do so. the OS isnt located on the HDD

[rich152]

Thanks everyone for contributing! Answered my question fully :D