(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); If you have been following all of the recent tutorials on how to modify the MW2 patch, you've seen that most require taking out your hard drive and connecting it to your computer.

It seems that on every thread, multiple people are asking how to do this. So I figured a tutorial thread was in order

[Keep in mind that if you remove your Hard Drive Sony won't replace it if it doesn't work afterwards. Don't worry; that's not as big of a deal as it sounds.]

First off, you're going to need a cable, generally priced around $20 (I believe that's a little over 13 pounds).

This cable is a Serial ATA to USB 2.0 Adapter. Basically one end is a USB that plugs into your computer, and the other end plugs into the PS3 Hard Drive. Now, the "Serial ATA" end needs to be 2.5", which is the size needed for the PS3 Hard Drive.

Where to get the cable?

Some searches on eBay would work, but here are some more links:

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[ame=https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-USB-DSC5-3-5-Inch-Converter-Adapter/dp/B000HJ99DI/ref=pd_bxgy_e_text_b]Amazon[/ame]


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All of those would do nicely. I'd defiantly recommend Fry's if you want to buy it in person, and Amazon if you want to order it online.

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Now that you've got the cable, all you need to do is take out your PS3's hard drive (Ohhhhh Nooooo!)

Don't worry, it's not that hard. The drive is located at the bottom of the PS3. If you can't figure out how to remove it on your own, just find a good video on youtube that shows you how. I'd recommend this one:

[ame=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkM9wiZePfs&feature=fvw]YouTube - Gamehelper: PS3 HDD Replacement[/ame]

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Once your hard drive's out, simply connect it to your computer using your newly-bought cable and you're good to go!

From there, just follow one of the tutorials in the hacking section on how to make your own mods. Have fun, and good luck.

:embarrassed::beer:anti piklecow CAMPAIGN LOL:confused::mad::rolleyes:

Do you mean that nothing comes up when you plug in your PS3's HDD? You need to use a program that is posted in premium and that I therefore cannot post here

PM the name of this program please. thanks +rep

Okay will do

Why not make this a sticky?

Thanks =D
Unfortunately, this is still a pretty rough hacking method. Until it becomes more popular, this thread will probably remain... well, normal.



Ahhhh what'd I do?
(I have a stange habit of making people angry and not knowing it)



Thanks for answering everybody's questions while I've been offline.
Tons of thanks/+rep for you

I try my best

There are only two real ways to ruin a hard drive-

1) You handle it roughly (while bringing it to your computer, do not throw it against walls, hit it with a mallet, ect.) LOL.

2) You modify something on the hard drive that shouldn't be modified. As long as you stick to the MW2 patch, you'll be all right. Trying to modify PS3 System Files if you don't know what you're doing, however, can be unfortunate.

It's pretty easy to avoid #1, and to avoid #2 use common sense. If you're all out of common sense for the day, just make a backup of your PS3 Hard Drive. That way if anything goes horribly wrong, you can just restore the hard drive from the backup.

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There should be no problem otherwise.

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will this work to hack the hdd?