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Hitachi 500GB 2.5" SATA HDD – Original PS3 Super Slim CECH‑4003C Drive

Hitachi 500GB 2.5" SATA HDD – Original PS3 Super Slim CECH‑4003C Drive

A genuine Hitachi HTS545050A7E380 500GB 2.5‑inch SATA hard drive, originally installed in the Sony PlayStation 3 Super Slim CECH‑4003C (UK/EU 500GB model). This is the exact factory HDD shipped with that console variant.

Key Specifications

  • Model: HTS545050A7E380

  • Capacity: 500GB

  • Interface: SATA

  • Voltage: 5V DC

  • Current: 700mA

  • Manufacturer: Hitachi Global Storage Technologies (Thailand)

  • Drive Family: Travelstar 5K750 series

  • RPM: 5400RPM

  • Form Factor: 2.5" laptop/console drive

Why It Matters for the CECH‑4003C

  • The 4003C is the UK/EU 500GB Super Slim, so this Hitachi drive is the original OEM storage device.

  • It installs inside the PS3’s metal HDD caddy and slides into the right‑side bay under the HDD cover you identified earlier.

  • Unlike the 12GB model, the 4003C ships with both the drive and the metal bracket pre‑installed.

If You’re Upgrading the PS3

  • Remove the metal caddy from this Hitachi drive.

  • Attach the caddy to your new SSD or larger HDD.

  • Insert the new drive into the bay and reinstall the side cover.

  • Use a FAT32 USB stick containing the latest PS3 firmware to reinstall the system software.

If You Want to Reuse the Drive in a PC/Mac

  • Computers cannot read PS3‑formatted drives due to Sony’s encryption.

  • Connect the drive using a SATA‑to‑USB adapter.

  • Fully wipe and reformat using:

    • Disk Management (Windows)

    • Disk Utility (macOS)

  • Formatting will erase all data, and PS3‑encrypted content cannot be recovered.
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