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PS3 doesn't boot with original hard drive after hard drive swap
I've found a way to get it back up and running! In Safe Mode with the older hard drive, update it using USB:
Start the PS3 in Safe Mode
In Safe Mode select > System Update
Plug in the USB drive ...
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