User Guide

PlayStation 4
Hard Drive Upgrade
Instructions
1) 8GB USB Flash Drive
2) USB Enclosure
3) Internal Hard Drive
4) Phillips Screwdriver
Package Contents
There are video tutorials available at:
tinyurl.com/PS4KitHelp
tinyurl.com/PS4KitHelpSlim
1) Sign in to your PSN account
2) Connect the USB ash drive to the PS4.
3) Select (Settings) from the function screen.
4) Select [Application Saved Data Management]
> [Saved Data in System Storage]
> [Copy to USB Storage Device].
5) Select a game/media title.
6) Press X to add a check mark in the check box for the
saved data you want to copy, and then select [Copy].
STEP 1: Copy Game Data
Note: For replacing the hard drive on the PS4 Pro, please
consult the console’s user manual.
1) Power down the PS4, making sure the power light is o.
2) Unplug the AC power cord and disconnect all cables from
the PS4.
3) Slide the PS4 drive bay cover o.
4) Use the included screwdriver to remove the screw that
holds the HDD carrier in place.
5) Pull the HDD carrier toward the front of the PS4 to remove
it. Remove the four screws that ax the HDD to the carrier
and remove it. IMPORTANT: Make sure to pay attention to
how the HDD is oriented inside the tray.
6) Slide the replacement HDD into the carrier. Make sure the
SATA ports are oriented towards the open end of the carrier.
7) Ax the new drive to the carrier using the four screws.
8) Slide the carrier back into the drive bay and attach it with
the screw you removed in Step 4.
9) Slide the drive bay cover back into place.
STEP 2: Replace the PS4 Internal Hard Drive
For illustrations on replacing the internal hard drive
please visit the following link:
https://support.us.playstation.com/arti-
cles/en_US/KC_Article/Upgrade-PS4-HDD/
1) Connect the USB ash drive to a computer.
2) Open a web browser and go to the following address:
https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/system-updates/ps4/
3) Click the link labeled: “Do you want to perform a fresh install of
the full system software? If so then click here”
4) Click the button to download the software
Note: The downloaded le should be around 800-900 MB in size.
5) Double-click the ash drive. Open the folder named “PS4” and
then the “UPDATE” folder. The le structure should be as follows:
6) Locate the downloaded update le (PS4UPDATE.PUP) and copy it
into the “UPDATE” folder.
7) Eject the ash drive and remove it from the computer.
STEP 3: Download the system software
1) Reinstall all of your applications on your PS4.
2) Connect the USB ash drive to the PS4.
3) Select (Settings) from the function screen.
4) Select [Application Saved Data Management]
> [Saved Data on Storage Device]
> [Copy to System Storage].
5) Select a game/media title.
6) Press X to add a check mark in the check box for the
saved data you want to copy, and then select [Copy].
STEP 5: Restore Saved Game Data to PS4
STEP 6: Install old PS4 hard drive in USB enclosure
(OPTIONAL)
1) The old PS4 hard drive may be installed in the USB enclosure
and used as an external hard drive.
2) Follow the instructions included with the USB enclosure to
install the old PS4 hard drive in the enclosure.
3) The drive will need to be reformatted before using as an
external hard drive for your computer or the PS4. Use the
following link for instructions on reformatting the drive:
http://oyendigital.com/windows-reformat.html
http://oyendigital.com/mac-reformat.html
NOTE: If you wish to use the external hard drive as a backup
for your PS4, it must be formatted as “ExFAT.”
If you experience difulties in this process, please contact our
technical support team.
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Video Tutorials: www.tinyurl.com/PS4KitHelp
www.tinyurl.com/PS4KitHelpSlim
STEP 4: Install the system software
1) Connect a controller to the PlayStation 4 with the USB
charging cable.
2) Connect the USB ash drive to your PS4 and hold the
power button until a second beeping tone is heard
(about 7 seconds). The PS4 will then start in safe mode.
3) Select [Initialize PS4 (Reinstall System Software)] and
follow the prompts to complete the update.