How to Clean Your PlayStation 5 Safely: Intakes, Fan, & More

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An easy-to-follow guide for getting rid of dust and cleaning your PS5
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Is your PlayStation 5 dusty or grimy? If you've had your PS5 for a while but haven't cleaned it, dust buildup may slow down your gameplay, make the fans much louder, and cause the console to overheat. Fortunately, it's easy to clean your PS5. This wikiHow article will guide you through the safest and easiest ways to clean your PlayStation 5. We'll cover cleaning the intake areas and covers of your PS5, which anyone can do, as well as the slightly more difficult task of cleaning the fans and heat sinks. Make sure you follow ESD safety procedures to prevent electrical shocks that could damage your console.

Things You Should Know

  • To clean the intake areas, remove the covers from your PS5. Use a cloth and a can of compressed air to remove dust.
  • If you're comfortable taking your PS5 apart, remove the screws holding the fan in place, then clean gently brush the fan and heat sinks free of dust and build-up.
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Cleaning the Intake Areas and Covers

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    Before you begin cleaning your PlayStation 5, make sure it isn't plugged in so you don't get an electrical shock .
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    Gently tug on the edge with the PS logo and slide the rest of the cover downwards. Repeat those steps to remove the other cover. Since there isn't a logo on this side, use the same edge you pulled off on the other side).
    • This is easier if you rotate a vertical console to lay horizontally.
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    Using a brush with soft bristles, like an old toothbrush or small clean paintbrush, run it along the vents to remove any dust buildup.
    • Repeat this on the other side of the PS5.
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    If the brush leaves behind dust, you can use a can of compressed air to blow it away. Use short, quick bursts of air instead of long steady streams.
    • Repeat this on the other side.
    • If you don't have compressed air, you can also use a very low-powered vacuum.
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    If you had a quality amount of dust or hair on the intake vents, you might have some dust built up on the insides of the casing that you removed earlier.
    • Using a soft brush, scrub loose the dust that you can see. Once the dust is loose, use canned air to clear it away.
    • Dampen a microfiber cloth, or other lint-free cloth, with a tiny bit of isopropyl alcohol. You can also use alcohol wipes if you have them. Then, wipe the insides of both cases down.
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    If that's all the cleaning you're planning on doing, replace the covers so you can use the PS5 again. [1] If you feel comfortable opening your console to clean the fan and heat sink, you can continue to Part 2 .
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Cleaning the Fan and Heat Sinks

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    This is the curved intake vent area that you previously cleaned. Simply pull up on it, and it'll come off, allowing you to access the fan case.
    • If you aren't comfortable taking apart your PS5, you don't have to do this part! Instead, you can simply use a vacuum with a small nozzle to suck the dust out of the air holes next to the fans. There's one hole on both sides of your console.
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    Using a T8 or T9 screwdriver, remove the screws that keep the plate on the fan.
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    It's the large black plastic lightweight area next to the fan where you can find the fan connection.
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    You need pliers to pinch the white piece (not the yellowish piece, which connects to the motherboard) and pull it out.
    • Wiggle the connection back and forth to get it out.
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    Now that it's disconnected, you'll be able to simply pull the fan out of your console.
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    Using your soft-bristled brush, scrub away the dust you can see.
    • Once the dust is loose, you can use a vacuum to finish cleaning.
    • Check the fan plate to see if you need to use your brush to clean off any dust there before you reassemble the fan.
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    If you stand your console up while the fan is out, you'll be able to see the brassy-looking heat sinks that surround the fan. With your soft-bristled brush, clean out the heat sinks, then, use a vacuum to get the last bits of dust out of your console.
    • Make sure that you're wearing an anti-shock bracelet or another grounding tool to prevent yourself from shocking your console and damaging it.
    • If you notice that there's a lot of dust and debris in the heat sinks, you may want to reconsider where your PS5 normally sits. If your console continues to gather dust and debris over a period of time, it may become slower or unresponsive.
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    Put the fan back in the fan hole, reconnect it, replace the black adhesive pad, screw the fan plate back on, replace the intake vent piece, and put the case covers back on.
    • You now have a clean, dust-free PS5!
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      • Clean your PS5 or PS4 frequently to prevent it from overheating or getting too loud!
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      • Depending on your environment (if you have pets or if the console is exposed to smoke), you may need to clean more or less often.
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      • If you notice that your console isn't completely clean after you've done the top two cleaning stages, you can remove the top case (there are 12 screws and cables you need to disconnect), and clean the inside of your PS5, but that usually isn't necessary.
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      Things You’ll Need

      Cleaning the Intake Areas and Covers

      • Anti-static wristband
      • Soft-bristled brush
      • Canned Air
      • Microfiber cloth
      • Isopropyl alcohol (optional)

      Cleaning the Fan and Heat Sinks

      • Pliers
      • T8 or T9 screwdriver
      • Vacuum

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