SEAGATE PS5 Game Drive NVMe SSD Installation Guide

: June 13, 2024
: Seagate

Table of Contents

SEAGATE PS5 Game Drive NVMe SSD
Product Information
Introduction
Installing Game Drive PS5® NVMe™ SSD
Support & Services
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

SEAGATE PS5 Game Drive NVMe SSD

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Product Information

The Game Drive PS5 NVMe SSD is a storage device designed for use with the PS5 console. It provides additional storage capacity for games, apps, and media files.

Before Installing
Before installing the Game Drive PS5 NVMe SSD, ensure that your PS5 console’s software is up to date. Follow these steps:

Press and hold the power button for three seconds to turn off your PS5 console.
Remove all cables and devices from your PS5 console and allow it to cool down.
Touch a metal-grounded object to remove any static electricity from your body.

Failure to follow these steps may result in damage to the Game Drive PS5 NVMe SSD or your PS5 console. Do not power on or play on your console while the cover is off. If you have not used the Game Drive PS5 NVMe SSD before, you will need to format it after completing the installation. Formatting the drive will erase any saved data on it, so make sure to back up any important data before installing.

Introduction

Product information

Intended for PlayStation 5 consoles.
Game Drive PS5 NVMe SSD’s heatsink is pre-installed. Removing it may damage Game Drive PS5 NVMe SSD.
Dimensions of Game Drive PS5 NVMe SSD are 80.15 mm (L) x 24.22 mm (W) x 11.10 mm (H). Verify that your system provides enough space for installation.

Before installing

Make sure your system software is up to date.
Press and hold the power button for three seconds to turn off your PS5 console.
Remove all cables and devices from your PS5 console and wait for it to cool down.
Touch a metal-grounded object to remove any static electricity from your body. Failure to do so may damage Game Drive PS5 NVMe SSD or your PS5 console.
Do not power on or play on your console while the cover is off.

If you have not used Game Drive PS5 NVMe SSD before, you will need to format it after completing the installation. Formatting Game Drive PS5 NVMe SSD will erase any saved data on the drive. Make sure you’ve backed up any important data on the drive before installing.

Equipment
To install Game Drive PS5 NVMe SSD, you will need:

A well-lit room with a clean table to work on.
A No. 1 Phillips (cross-head) screwdriver.
A small torch (optional)

Installing Game Drive PS5® NVMe™ SSD

Step 1 – Turn off your console
Remove all cables and devices connected to your console. Wait a while for your console to cool down. Place your console on a flat surface with a clean protective covering. Remove the base and position the console so that the logo is facing down, with the power button facing away from you.

Step 2 – Remove the console cover
Grip the bottom-right and top-left corners of the cover.

A. Gently lift the right side of the cover.
B. Slide the cover off to the left.

Step 3 – Remove expansion slot cover
Locate the rectangular expansion slot cover. Remove the screw, and then remove the cover.

Step 4 – Remove SSD screw

Carefully remove the SSD screw in the slot and lift up the spacer.
Move the spacer to the groove marked “80”.

Step 5 – Insert Game Drive PS5 SSD
Carefully insert Game Drive PS5 NVMe SSD into the expansion connector until it is firmly seated in the slot.

Step 6 – Fasten Game Drive PS5 SSD
Ensure that Game Drive PS5 NVMe SSD is flush with the spacer. Fasten the SSD to the spacer with the SSD screw.

Step 7 – Attach expansion slot cover
Attach the expansion slot cover and fasten the screw.

Step 8 – Replace console cover
Position the cover slightly away from the top edge of the console and slide it back into place. You’ll hear a click when the cover is secured.

Step 9 – Reconnect
Reattach the base and connect the AC power cord and cables. Turn on the power. If your Game Drive PS5 NVMe SSD has never been used on a console, you should see instructions for formatting it.