Need more internal storage on your PS4? Internal drive failure keeping the console from booting up? Or maybe you just want to install a SSD in there for fun? Regardless the reason, this guide will show you how to take a 2.5" SATA drive and set it up for your PS4, PS4 Slim, or PS4 Pro internally! This also features steps to perform an entire internal drive backup and restore, which are optional if you do not wish to retain your old accounts or data.

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0:00 Intro
1:25 Prerequisites
3:46 Backup Data
8:11 Internal Drive Replacement
10:29 Firmware Reinstallation
15:48 Restore Data



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