PS3 HDD to small...?

May be...

can u switch a 20GB HDD in a PS3 with a new 40GB HDD and transfer the data from the existing unit (20GB) w/out buying a new PS3 system?

I would reccomend getting at least a 100GB HDD.







The PLAYSTATION 3 system hard disk drive (HDD) is removable and upgradeable. An upgrade can be performed by removing the hard drive and replacing it with a larger capacity drive.







For instructions on how to properly upgrade the hard disk drive, see the PLAYSTATION 3 system Safety and Support guide.









NOTES:



The HDD must be a 2.5” SATA HDD.



Sony Computer Entertainment America, Inc. (SCEA) does not have any information regarding specific compatibility or recommendations for hard disk drives for the PLAYSTATION 3 system.



Upgrading the HDD will not void the warranty, however, the consumer takes full responsibility when upgrading the HDD.



To back up the data on the HDD, you may use the back up utility on the PLAYSTATION 3.

Yes, but what you need to do is Backup the content saved on your current PS3's hard drive onto a External Hard drive or onto a USB drive first. Then install a new hard drive in your PS3 and upload the old saved data back to the PS3's new hard drive.

Yes. The PS3 hard drive is a standard 2.5" laptop hard drive. The manual provides easy steps on how to replace it. You just need a USB enclosure for the 20GB hard drive you are going to swap out and use as an external drive, so that you can transfer all your files.

yea wht they said up there^