Using a PC for Update Playstation 3 Firmware

Required items

• PLAYSTATION®3 system
• A PC with Internet access
• Storage media (Memory Stick™, SD Memory Card, CompactFlash®) or a USB Mass Storage device such as a USB flash drive
  (At least 140 MB of free space required)

Update data download procedure

1. Create a folder on the storage media in which to save the update data.


Using a PC, create a folder named "PS3" on the storage media or USB device. Within the PS3 folder, create a folder named "UPDATE".

2. Download the update data and save it in the UPDATE folder created in step.

Select here to start the download.

Be sure to save the update data as noted below. If the data is not saved in the correct way, the PS3™ system will not recognize the update data. Folder names must be in all uppercase letters.

• Location: Save in the "PS3" folder > "UPDATE" folder
  
• File name: Save as file name "PS3Updat.PUP".

Update procedure

1. Insert the storage media or USB device. that contains the update data in the PS3™ system.

2. From the home menu, select (Settings) > (System Update), and then press the X button.

3. Select [Update via Storage Media], and then press the X button.
The system automatically searches for and finds the update data saved on the storage media or USB device.

4. Start the update data.
Press the X button to start the update data. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update.
You can delete the update data from the storage media or USB device after the update has been successfully completed.

• Do not turn off the PS3™ system or remove storage media or USB device during an update. If an update is cancelled before completion, the system software may become damaged, and the system may require servicing or exchange.
• The power button on the PS3™ system front is not active during an update.

From : http://asia.playstation.com/sg/en/support/p/updateMethod_PS3#update_pc