Uploaded October 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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0:00 Introduction
0:34 What you will need
0:50 Preparation before you begin
1:08 Removing the PS5 cover
1:37 Opening the expansion slot
1:56 M.2 SSD installation
2:42 Finishing the job

Learn how to expand your PlayStation 5 console’s storage by installing a supported M.2 SSD. This is a great way to add more storage for installing, and playing, PS4 games and PS5 games.
You will need to use an M.2 SSD with a cooling structure, such as a heat sink, that meets the required specifications.

Check here for more information about the required specifications:
playstation.com/support/hardware/ps5-install-m2-ssd