Avoid This Mistake Upgrading Your PS5 Slim SSD

[@YouTube_Expert.]

I popped the cover with a flathead to break all the clips, used an impact gun to remove the screw, then install ssd. Used duct tape for expansion bay cover and super glued plastic cover backed on, easy peasy!

[@Hunt3r001]

Why..

[@Vash.Baldeus]

@@Hunt3r001 because ooga booga booga caveman smash.

[@YouTube_Expert.]

@@Vash.Baldeus so easy a caveman can do it

[@DavideDavini]

Like gamer nexus. Using a plastic hammer. When I saw that I unsubscribed. We’ll both live better lives without each other. Cheers. 😂

[@RabMac108AT10six]

Lmao ​@@Vash.Baldeus

[@leeleffingwell3997]

So, i took this all apart like you said and was just about to put the cover back on until walmart called the cops on me. Crazy!

[@foretoken1]

Lmao

[@matthiasck]

RUN!!! 🏃‍♂️

[@Riz2336]

I'd say an SSD is a must for a PS5, I've got a 1TB in mine which is small but it works for me

[@BlueBamboo9]

Honestly, imma gonna upgrade when my next check comes in. While this does make it a lil nostalgic (like buying a memory card for my PS2) it does kinda suck that I have to buy one NOW to have some freedom😂😂

[@joshuakeely5593]

Recommended 2tb or higher

[@Riz2336]

I'd definitely get a 2tb now since they're much cheaper these days but they were an added $100 more in price when I bought the 1tb

[@KRAWofficial]

I have a 4TB Western Digital SN850P M.2 SSD

[@ShadowzZ91]

That rubber band trick is a damn good idea, can't believe I haven't seen that before!

[@eazymoney1994]

Or use superglue

[@frankhartmann625]

When's the last time you bought a rubber band

[@CaliJose209]

I've seen it but never tried it. Will when needed

[@pioneersss8994]

@@frankhartmann625😅

[@VRGamercz]

In case anyone is wondering - this works with PS5 PRO too. The plates are different size, but removal and instalation is the same.

[@Murasaki.]

Thanks John for sharing this tip!

[@wesleyp3579]

Actually I found the smaller mounting screw (2:16) is the one that’s VERY easily stripped. Not the expansion bay cover screw. Mine was so tight that you’d almost think it’s not supposed to be removed

[@Leonidas_L._Lionheart]

Yeah, the problem is that the mounting screw is one size smaller than the expansion bay cover! Upgraded my Slim just the other day. Had the same issue, the PH1 didn't really seem to grip, used a PH0 and, wouldn't you know it the screw was easily removable.

[@TraceyAllen]

The screw is not a Philips, it’s a JIS and is slightly different shape and angles. This is why it strips out. It is the wrong tool.

[@lonewolf82007]

That is correct!!!

[@marcusharris2195]

The last time something was this easy to understand and straight to the point was when i was conceived! Good Job

[@hjk3351]

I’m sorry, but if you strip the head of a screw using a hand powered screwdriver, especially on something like this where you aren’t supposed to be tightening it down much at all just making sure it is snug, you are a special kind of regard.

[@Winter-CIG]

That's offensive to other regards

[@BasilVII]

It would surely feel kind of regarded

[@WizArt85]

Lmmfao 😂… what a world (2 comments above) yall petty

[@cali-2-nz617]

​@@WizArt85petty officer

[@danielvazquez392]

I’m regard guys 😢 😂

[@TheDuffman6582]

With these instructions it was super easy! Thank you for the video

[@alisardius1577]

Cheapest option in my country was Samsung 980 Pro with Heatsink. It is a great performing SSD, I have it in PC too.

[@Hexx_Iztenze]

I've just got my PS5 slim and saw the Samsung 980 pro cheap, so this comment has been rather helpful. Good to know it's worth getting it.

[@Dieseldan444]

You should do a SSD temperature test with the SSD expansion bay cover on vs off.

[@canadaspy007]

Some one already did and the ssd runs cooler without the cover. In fact my og fat ps5 with a 2tb firecuda 530 with EK heatsink was throttling while trying to load horizon burning shores. Reinstalled the game to ps5 ssd and ran fine. Reinstalled to m.2 ssd and game ran badly. Reformatted m.2 ssd did not fix the issue and reformat speeds were super bad. Took the cover off and speeds went back to normal and game ran fine. Maybe some ssds are different but the firecuda 530 is a beast of a gaming ssd and it definitely needs the cover off. If you don't have animals or a dirty place I'd leave the cover off.

[@i_am_aaronman]

What??? WHERE'S THE CLASSIC JOHN GLASSCOCK SIGN OFF???? This video sucks now.......

[@Kyle15672]

Just the video I needed, thank you so much! You've earned another subscriber!

[@ZoSo_x]

Just snagged the Samsung pro 990 4TB from Best Buy on sale for $279 🙌 PS5 came with 1TB so now I'll have 5 total👌

[@RocketDescends]

Wow he didn't have a heart attack at the end of the video this time

[@ginanicole]

We've missed your videos, glad you're back 😊

[@GJHipius]

Thank you! I was very intimidated about doing this for my son (technical skill not quite in this 25 year English professor’s skill set), but this made it very easy to do confidently!

[@Whocares812]

What’s the largest size ssd you can put in the ps5 slim?

[@SuperFlashDriver]

I'm not sure why they made the cover split in half when we could have gotten really cool color customed blades on the PS5. Instead, it looks like an upgraded futuristic version of the PS4, with the black line split in between the covers.

[@hyuugatfr]

The rubber band hack can save you in many other situations than this so thanks for sharing that here as well.

[@canadaspy007]

Actually depending on the ssd and if it's the og fat ps5 leaving the ssd bay cover off is essential. Tests were done and thermals are way better with the cover off. Negative pressure cooling on ps5 is a dud. In fact my seagate firecuda 530 2 tb with EK heat sink was overheating and throttling while loading games like horizon burning shores. It was completely glitching out and took way longer to load and game was skipping after it loaded. Took the cover off and it's ran fine ever since. I was a big trust sonys engineers person before all this too. The youtubers were right. Just dust your ps5 often at the Intake and around it and vacuum floor area around it and dust in the expansion bay will be non existent. Keeping that ssd as cool as possible is more important. If you have animals though and ssd is running fine I'd say leave the cover on. I have no experience with the slim ps5 so I can only speak on the og fat ps5.

[@aaronsmith7143]

I've never not had the cover on and I have a 4tb wd.

[@TermsAndConditionss]

Lies

[@karansinhjadeja294]

always feels great watching your videos

[@issa37031]

Lov your tips. 😎

[@themostinterestingmanyouknow]

Simple and to the point. 10/10

[@Akronkangaroo]

The rubber band tip is cool

[@ekspatriat]

About screw stripping. Would the PS5 screws be JIS?

[@tutorialmastermind]

my ps5 just doesn't read it , like at all, i turn it on, and it boots up normally. I have the official ssd drive just like you do. I returned it once and got a new one, and it still does the same thing

[@bamban_garcia5562]

Did you have the latest software update installed first, if so did you installed the ssd while the console was off as well as unplugged if so did you restart the console after everything

[@thelegendarybrit9183]

Thank you for the guide The cover removing was abit hard and very stressful

[@kaevonxtheluckyone3719]

Thanks for the help

[@BrianGuess-l8p]

The question is people say they have gone to Walmart but they are out is there any other places since Best Buy doesn’t carry it?

[@Kelp_mat]

I remember so long ago when u used to stream bo3 multiplayer

[@chrisvento78]

Is this done before you hook it up when you first purchase ? Is there a video for next steps after upgrade ?

[@serial_box]

Just turn it on and the rest happens automatically

[@joek1978atyahoo]

1TB is nothing for storage now a days

[@TheDude-xp4vb]

Neither 2 TB

[@joek1978atyahoo]

@@TheDude-xp4vb yup...

[@Steelebourne]

No biddle bup ump bup skup bup at the end??? I'm feeling so lost now.....

[@ZEN_Filip]

Hey John,do you know any solutiones to the “LAN disconnected,LAN connected” error on PS5? You are the only one i trust on this matter 😎

[@GypsyGorilla]

I’m curious, I have a first gen PS5 and was thinking about getting a slim one in the near future. Can I hot swap my current SSD or will I have to reformat it first?

[@hjk3351]

If you already have an original ps5, im genuinely asking, why would you want to get the slim? I mean honestly whats the point? You rather have a dinky little ps5 than the original? Im genuinely curious as to people care or want the slim

[@Nitrogeek101]

​@@hjk3351I believe someone already made a test that the slim runs cooler than the original even with the original having the bigger heat sink ( not the revision heat sink) Also 1 year manufacturer warranty if you get the new slim. Only time will tell how good the motherboards are in the long run. Also the power supply clogging problem should've been addressed.Js.... I feel like you should only keep the original new in box if you plan on hacking the system which already has been done.

[@GypsyGorilla]

@@hjk3351 Normally, I wouldn't consider it. However, my PS5 has not worked right since I got it. My friends list almost never loads and because of this I can't ever start parties or set up invites. I know this sounds like a software issue but I've done literally everything I can software/network wise to fix the problem with no success. It's been almost 3 years of this now and none of my friends have ever experienced this nor does PS have any solutions.

[@matthewwells2017]

@@Nitrogeek101Actually several tests I saw that were done concluded that the OG PS5 (at least the newer model from 2022 with the new chip that’s in the Slim) actually runs a bit cooler and quieter than the Slim. That was one of the main reasons I chose to get the OG model rather than the Slim. That and because I like the overall look and design of the OG model better, and the stand looks a lot better as well imo. Got it in December and am super happy with it so far.

[@Nitrogeek101]

@@matthewwells2017 looks like you didn't read my comment thoroughly I already stated the OG PS5 with bigger heat sink is already warmer( not the revision og) but okay 😂

[@PrideandPrejudiceproject]

Do you still need the beta thing today to install and use ssd?

[@kingcapricornio1193]

Thank you for sharing 👊👍✌️

[@waw1015]

I keep putting it in and out again so many times and my PS5 is not reading the ssd at all. I have the screws put in properly and nothing is happening. No formatting ssd screen or anything. I spent over $170 on this ssd. How the hell do you get it to where it actually reads it!? Been trying this so many times now!

[@glbernini0]

One thing I always do with breakable tabs is to use a Qtip to dab a tiny bit of Armor All onto the male & female parts, this always makes follow up jobs easier!

[@Silverbullet767]

This is about as easy an upgrade a you can get, no need for a video at all. If you watch this and still mess it up. Maybe crayons are more your speed.

[@vg8022]

Couldn't resist putting a big smile on this comment 😂😅🤣

[@DonnieRyan716]

My PlayStation stutters only when playing call of duty Fortnite games like that. Changed the hdmi changed tvs even switched power cords. Not an internet issue. do you know what this problem could be? Brought to a store to fix but they said they didn’t see the problem when they ran the games.

[@snidedude]

THANK YOU!! 🙏

[@peerke7873]

Is the upgrading to more memory realy this easy, or do i also need to install some software?

[@NathanHyde92]

Great guide fast and furious with no bullsh*t!!

[@CLC-1000]

What about if you have a launch model for the PS5? Have you got a video for that?

[@CaptainRenraid]

You use the same steps. The only difference is that the ps5 plates are removed a bit differently. If you are interested then John Glasscock does indeed have a video for your model

[@CLC-1000]

@@CaptainRenraid Thanks so much. 👍

[@fatfurbadger]

Hey John I recently got a digital edition of the PS5 which upper panel I need to remove to install the SSD in your demonstration u using the disc drive PS5 can u help me out plz and thank you.

[@MerxyGremory]

Are there any less expensive ssd‘s for the ps5 slim

[@TrashYacht]

I didn't have the right screwdriver and it started to strip. I grabbed my pocket knife and it worked perfect 😂 why did they screw it so tight tho???

[@mikejohnson8391]

How about video how make sure system will format and so fourth any expansion memory you put in it.

[@C3metaryl1f3style]

I love you who ever made this video i never knew you could use a rubber band for that I’ve stip so many screws

[@jimi_raymondo4269]

Is the FN955 2tb ssd m.2 compatible with the ps5 slim?

[@DevilFan669]

I already got the 2TB PlayStation license brand bro and great 👍🏻 video too bro 😎

[@markwhittemoore4179]

What’s wrong with using the SABRENT 2TB Rocket 4 Plus NVMe 4.0 Gen4 PCIe M.2 Internal Extreme Performance SSD + M.2 NVMe heatsink Combo (SB-RKT4P-PSHS-2TB I have no problems with it, actually it works just as good as those 2 SSD cards u mention

[@willjr.9021]

Thanks for the video

[@andrewvasquez5847]

Honestly this video help me cause I'm cautious with my stuff and I'm planning to upgrade for extra space for gta 6 if it drops and upgrading the plate replacement

[@GrimReaper4383]

I wonder if the ps5 pro will be the same way

[@RobertoMiramontes-f7g]

This black Friday I'm getting a 4 TB SSD

[@JBuck.]

Is the PlayStation portal compatible with the M.2 SSD? Because the portal doesn't work with etanded storage so I'm just wondering.

[@bamban_garcia5562]

Any video game installed within the PlayStation 5 regardless of the storage be it internal or external can be streamed through the PlayStation Portal

[@miguelelias2449]

Excelent video

[@timothythorpe4667]

thank you just brought myself a ps5 slim

[@hallowen]

Those hard drive bay screws on Playstation have always been nightmarishly easy to strip. I remember it being a problem when I upgraded my OG PS3. (Still prefer having the option to upgrade though. Looking at you, Microsoft 🤨)

[@MichelleAlexandria-EM]

my PS5 screw is stripped and I tried the duck tape trick and it didn't work. It's annoying.

[@ernestgarrison2029]

Thanks, good video

[@jtsmjkingofpop3872]

I dont know if you've gotten a comment from one of your old videos, but im looking to get it out there & im hoping to get your feedback. I have a OG ps5 & i was feeling skeptical about getting the ssd. Ive been hearing rumors that if you put the ssd in your ps5 and upload your new storage either if its before or after you installed & played any ps5 or ps4 games they would be deleted. If you put the ssd in the ps5 with so many game saved data on the console can they be deleted after you installed the ssd?

[@Blindperson38]

Nothing just nothing gets deleted if it's on the actual consul itself. The SSD just acts like extra storage. You can move shit to it. Save data stays on the consul always. Or in the cloud. It won't delete shit without telling you

[@jtsmjkingofpop3872]

@Blindperson38 I appreciate it, man. I really needed to find that out sooner.🤟👍 Thank you

[@darthbuzzkill]

thank you!

[@bluej511]

He's back.

[@Christian-je7fj]

what screwdriver set do you use?

[@Pitbulldaddy19]

A number 1 Phillips

[@miguel061]

He's using an iFixit brand set.

[@bigpoppayt104]

So I got my ps5 slim, & I removed my SSD from my original ps5 to the slim, & when I put it in the slim, it won’t let me switch some of the games over when I’m low on internal storage

[@timothythorpe4667]

can you show us how to clean ps5 slim please

[@oddoneout1835]

Not even registering my SN850. I don't get it. Two different slims. I'll try the lift thing though, didn't have to do that with the original.

[@CyanPlmesPALMES]

Hi Mr jhon How do i clean my ps5 im to scared to clean it

[@borky1987]

Just buy a new ps5 and return the old one 😅

[@MexhomieXlll]

Doesnt it come with 1tb already? If im upgrading im getting atleast a 2tb

[@pnwfisher2144]

Yeah I just installed a 2TB into my PS5

[@timothythorpe4667]

actually only 848gb

[@MexhomieXlll]

@@timothythorpe4667 wth they couldn't have put a 1tb 💀💀💀

[@BeaverDunker]

So if your PS5 slim comes in a 1 TB hard drive then putting a 2 TB SSD then gives you 3 right? Or does it take place of the other internal memory?

[@bamban_garcia5562]

Putting any size ssd adds more storage to the built in one, say you get a slim plus 8tb ssd you get 9tb in total

[@PacificOceanQuest]

I just picked up the Samsung 990 Pro for the PS5 Pro

[@przemeksz8203]

as a pc gamer that assembles my own pc's this video makes me laugh, its a ssd instalation and not surgery

[@ortonfanwwe5741]

they dont make an expension card or a USB external drive like xbox?

[@bamban_garcia5562]

No because that would make it proprietary as such will be the same tech but overpriced compared to what is already on the market available to the general consumer

[@thecriticalriposte]

thanks for rubber band trick. never tried that before, somehow!

[@SonicMania2099]

I'm having a hard time getting the SSD mounting screw out. Whoever put this on here did too good of a job. Also, didn't know I had to spin in the opposite direction 😠

[@DovahkiinChild]

Are people really dumb enough to not reattach the SSD Expansion Bay cover?

[@Cloysterpete]

I never bothered putting mine back on, it’s been off for years now. Recently upgraded to 2tb and I considered putting it back on, but I couldn’t be bothered looking for the cover.

[@DovahkiinChild]

@@Cloysterpete Wow, I could never have imagined this was an actual occurrence. Well, I do hope the cover reaches you somehow in the future.

[@hjk3351]

@@Cloysterpetewhy? You want dust to get into your expensive and exposed ssd? Man people just dont care about things anymore

[@canadaspy007]

​@hjk3351 bro or people have had their m.2 ssds overheat and throttle. My 2tb seagate firecuda 530 with EK heatsink couldn't even run horizon burning shores until I took the cover off. Ps5 always been in a open area and spotless. Was 100% a ssd overheating throttling issue from the cover. I ruled everything else out before I took the cover off as I was probably expansion bay cover from launch. People have done tests and cover off is actually cooler. Have had my cover off for almost a year now and no dust issues and also no throttling issues. The negative pressure cooling is a dud. Unless your super dirty and have animals and don't vacuum leaving the cover off is better for the ssd and cooler. I was like you capping for the bay cover but I figured out the hard way.

[@hjk3351]

@@canadaspy007 well i was unaware of that happening, ive never checked my ssd but ive never had a problem with my ps5 of any kind so far but i live in a basement which is room temperature or maybe a bit cooler and it is in any open area with plenty of ventilation

[@nazmulhaque4551]

If you guys own the original PS5 it is better in regards to having less issues to overheating, due to the number of copper plated panels inside to prevent overheating by proper heat dissipation. However the Slim version of PS5 all though it is the latest version after the original suffers from overheating problems and prone to going into stand by rest mode while in the middle of running a game, it is due to the lack of interior copper panels for heat dissipation.

[@LADA-zc1zt]

On the ps5 slim. Is it for digital or disc. Both?

[@DeathSkullBattle]

You can do it too either one

[@derpersona]

The way he didn't put the shell back on correctly is kinda hilarious...

[@mythicalpanda309]

this guy will never have kids because *it* will just shatter

[@DarkEclipse223]

I'll be going for the atrix ssd that i can get at ebgames here in Australia

[@FoxOM89]

you didn't say peace.

[@jasephase2k933]

Just viewed this video confused i have a fircuda 1tb & a ssd bay plate what has a dust cover vent

[@dcale-2]

cual es la funcion de esa tarjeta?

[@imangenerous3321]

Thanks

[@stefanobutera2800]

I have this exact SSD in My PS5 and it keeps shutting down constantly i presume because overheating, can anyone help me?

[@dckelly5994]

Sony just don't think at time well! Only about money 💰. I still prefer the big bad white one anyways lol x topman top channel 👍

[@majorasspain5341]

Sony doesn't make any money on storage upgrades

[@hansdegebruiker1968]

Oh I did it with a knife and on my knees. What a daredevil I’m 😂😂😂

[@redstratus97]

I just got a 4TB external HD and called it a day. Didn’t feel like messing with any of this.

[@ryanshnoztwazzle8605]

but you can't play ps5 games off an external hard drive so 4tb is kind of pointless

[@redstratus97]

@@ryanshnoztwazzle8605 not really. I don’t play multiple games at once. Maybe two or three at a time max. And the time it takes to move them is not long at all. It works well. I don’t need all these games at the ready all the time.

[@mikemayo4812]

@@ryanshnoztwazzle8605 You move the games you aren't currently playing to the external hdd, then move them back when you are ready to play them again.

[@ptw-md6ih]

Do you know like if a hard drive is failing what are the signs. I’ve been getting disconnected from lobby messages when playing dead or alive on ps4 and ps4 and I don’t know why. Is this because of HDD problems? As far as im aware I don’t seem to have bad internet. Unless it’s because it shows only during online gaming but when just browsing it’s not requiring much power so then the signs of bad internet don’t show ? So are hard drives not related to disconnected from lobby matches? And I just need a new router or modem? Plz help

[@matthiasck]

Thanks 🫡🏆

[@JavierArochoVega]

My special heat sink for M.2 SD will not fit as it did on the fat PS5!!!🤦🏾

[@davidladouceur4288]

That’s nothing I didn’t wanna over tighten mine with the ssd in already little snug should be good enough I hope 😂

[@i_am_dusky113]

Hopefully the pro doesn’t have a screw in ssd bay that is made of frickin lead