![I have decided to upgrade my 20gb backwards compatible PS3, not enough space. I will get it thoroughly cleaned and new thermal paste. The question I have is what size hard drive I have decided to upgrade my 20gb backwards compatible PS3, not enough space. I will get it thoroughly cleaned and new thermal paste. The question I have is what size hard drive](https://preview.redd.it/akmfosb2lgu41.jpg?auto=webp&s=53488682c2c5c0be6d231ac784c7a6116c6e40ea)
I have decided to upgrade my 20gb backwards compatible PS3, not enough space. I will get it thoroughly cleaned and new thermal paste. The question I have is what size hard drive
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Found a PS3 for sale for $50 (no hard drive). This is the hardware based PS2 compatible model, right? : r/playstation
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![would any of you know if this is compatible with a ps3? i need to replace the hard drive and i read sata 2.5” sre compatible, will this work? : r/PS3 would any of you know if this is compatible with a ps3? i need to replace the hard drive and i read sata 2.5” sre compatible, will this work? : r/PS3](https://preview.redd.it/4najn2yx8ow71.jpg?auto=webp&s=1d9ae79ff8e1e0af12b7fa723eed3d7c04652588)
would any of you know if this is compatible with a ps3? i need to replace the hard drive and i read sata 2.5” sre compatible, will this work? : r/PS3
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