How to Upgrade the Expandable Storage in Your PlayStation 5 Pro

Written By: Spencer Day

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

Time Required

10 - 20 minutes

Introduction

Follow this guide to install an M.2 SSD in the expandable storage slot in your PlayStation 5 Pro.

Increasing your PlayStation's storage with an upgraded SSD allows you to store more games, movies, music and other media on your device locally.

Before starting this repair:

Make sure your M.2 SSD is compatible with your PlayStation—M.2 SATA SSDs are not supported. Your SSD should have a heat-dissipation mechanism, such as a heatsink or thermal pad.
If the SSD you're installing has previously been used and still has data on it, back up the data before installing the SSD. The formatting process during setup will fully erase the drive.

Before starting your repair:
Shut down your PlayStation and unplug all cables and accessories.
Remove any stands supporting your console and lay it down so the right side is facing up.

The cover is secured with hooks along the back edge and clips along the front edge.
Firmly pull up the front edge of the smaller, upper cover to release the clips.
You'll hear distinct "pops" as the clips disengage.
Remove the cover.
To reinstall the cover, place the hooks into their cutouts along the rear edge and firmly press the front edge of the cover into place to re‑engage the two clips.

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 17.4 mm‑long screw securing the expansion slot cover.

Use your fingers to lift the expansion slot cover near the notch by the screw hole and remove it.

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 10.9 mm‑long SSD screw securing the spacer.

Multiple indents along the expansion slot allow for compatibility with any sized SSD. Each indent is labeled with its corresponding size.
Use tweezers or your fingers to move the spacer to its proper indent based on the size of your SSD.
Don't install the SSD without the spacer.

Make sure your SSD is compatible with your PlayStation and has a heat-dissipation mechanism such as a heatsink or thermal pad.
Insert the SSD into its M.2 socket at a slight downward angle.
Both the SSD and M.2 socket are keyed, which means the SSD only fits into the socket one way.
It's normal for the SSD to sit up at an angle before it's secured in place.
With one hand, push the SSD down so its cutout is aligned on top of the spacer.
With your free hand, use your Phillips screwdriver to tighten the SSD screw.
Don't overtighten this screw, or you may damage the SSD.