If you own a PlayStation 5 and play a lot of games on it, you've probably noticed that you can fill up the 825GB of storage space very quickly with just a few downloads. Fortunately, Sony allows you to expand the storage capacity of the PS5 by adding an additional Solid State Drive (SSD). Expanding your available storage space this way isn't particularly complicated, although it is still a delicate process that is best done by an adult in a clean environment.
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Follow these steps:
Step 1: To add the new SSD, first disconnect all cables from the PS5 and place it on a flat surface.
Step 2: Touch a metal object to make sure you've removed any static electricity from your body and to reduce the chances of damaging your PS5's components
Step 3: Lift and place the PS5 with the logo facing down and the back of the console facing you.
Step 4: Place your left hand on the left corner of the side plate and your right hand on the bottom right corner of the side plate.
Step 5: Using upward pressure with your right hand, remove the side plate and then slide it off the console.
Step 6: Find the expansion slot cover located right next to the console's large fan , and then use the No. 1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw.
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Step 7: Remove the expansion slot cover and set it aside.
Step 8: Remove the screw and spacer at the far end of the expansion slot (it should be directly under the screw you just removed) and set the screw aside.
Step 9: Place the spacer in the hole that corresponds to the size of your SSD.
Step 10: Carefully take the SSD and insert it into the slot diagonally using light pressure. It is completely normal for the SSD to seem stuck until you screw it in.
Step 11: Hold the SSD firmly and reinstall the screw on the standoff to secure it to the PS5 console.
Step 12: Screw the expansion slot cover back on
Step 13: Reinstall the PS5 side cover by snapping it into place in the same direction you removed it.
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Step 14: Connect the PS5 and make sure everything is working properly.
Source: digitaltrends
