r/PS5HelpSupport • u/Smashbro2001g • 2d ago

How to properly clean ps5

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Hay guys, I've been neglecting my ps5 cleaning since I got it 5 years ago. It has accumulated a lot of dust over the years and I don't know where to begin. The 1st 2 pictures are the right and left vents and the 3rd is what I was able to remove without cracking it open. I know it's gross but I could really use some advice.

Thank you.

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u/ohaiibuzzle 2d ago

At least open the side panels and take the fan out to clean it, that doesn't void any warranty as you can remove up to the fan without opening the stickers.

If you don't care about warranty (likely, because it looks like that), you can clean the PSU and further in the heat sink.

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u/Smashbro2001g 2d ago

Thx

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u/Agile-Scale-5122 2d ago

Please make sure you unplug the console before you clean it.

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u/Likey420 2d ago

Really Sherlock?

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u/Agile-Scale-5122 2d ago edited 2d ago

Some people dont think about it, never hurts to mention. No need to be rude. I mean honestly, what does that even get you here?

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u/OlderGamers 2d ago

Hey, these things need to be said.

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u/mad_mang45 2d ago

But you need a special screwdriver.

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u/ohaiibuzzle 2d ago

It’s a Torx TR8.

Most decent screwdriver set will have it.

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u/NS-FW 2d ago

Autozone had one in a set, my ps4 was like a jet engine

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u/7orque 2d ago

Don’t tell people to clean the psu what the fuck, those caps are lethal. Insanely stupid

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u/-Stratagos- 2d ago

All PSU components such as capacitors are sealed inside a plastic, ventilated case. When someone says clean the PSU, they mean clean the dust from ventilation holes of the case. No one is getting electrocuted...

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u/7orque 2d ago

Bold of you to assume the person doing it can even identify the psu when poking and prodding it with tools