Sony 120-250gb playstation 3 cech-2101a User Manual

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Replacing the hard disk

If the system software does not start when the system is turned on 
(such as when the hard disk has been replaced), a screen such as the 
one shown below is displayed. In this case, you must reinstall the 
system software using downloaded update data.

Using a PC with Internet access, download the system software update 
data from the website shown below. Follow the instructions available on 
the website to copy the update data from the PC to storage media. 
http://www.us.playstation.com/PS3

 Use the latest version of the update data available on the website. You cannot 

reinstall the system software using a version that is earlier than the system 

software version that had previously been used. If the appropriate update data 

for your system is not available at the website, contact SCEA Consumer 

Services (  back cover).

 If you have a game disc or other disc that contains update data, you may be 

able to use that disc to reinstall the system software. If you insert the disc in the 

PS3™ system and follow the on-screen instructions, you can verify whether the 

update data can be used. 

 For additional information on the installation of the system software, refer to the 

section "Update using a PC" at our website: http://www.us.playstation.com/ps3.

 The system software included within this product is subject to a limited license 

from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Refer to http://www.scei.co.jp/ps3-eula 

for further details.

Turn on the PS3™ system, and then insert the storage media containing 
the update data. Follow the on-screen instructions to reinstall the 
system software.

 Do not turn off the system or remove the storage media during the 

installation. If the installation is cancelled before completion, the system 

software may become damaged, and the system may require servicing or 

exchange.

 During the installation, the power button on the system and the PS button 

on the wireless controller are not active.

You can restore data that you backed up using either of the following 
methods.