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This article was co-authored by Luigi Oppido
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. Luigi Oppido is the Owner and Operator of Pleasure Point Computers in Santa Cruz, California. Luigi has over 25 years of experience in general computer repair, data recovery, virus removal, and upgrades. He is also the host of the Computer Man Show! broadcasted on KSQD covering central California for over two years.
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If your PS4 console is overheating, it might need some new thermal paste. The application process may seem a little complex, but don’t worry! We’ve answered all your frequently asked questions so you can tackle this repair at home.
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Question 1 of 8:
What is thermal paste?
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Thermal paste keeps your PS4 from overheating. This paste goes between your console’s CPU and cooling system, it transfers heat from the CPU to the heatsink and keeps your PS4 at a normal temperature. [1] X Research source Your console is manufactured with thermal paste, but this can deteriorate, leading to overheating issues. [2] X Research source
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Question 2 of 8:
What thermal paste should I use for my PS4?
Question 3 of 8:
Where can I get thermal paste for my PS4?
Question 4 of 8:
How much does thermal paste cost?
Question 5 of 8:
Where do I apply the thermal paste?
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The thermal paste goes on your PS4’s processor. After disassembling your PS4, set aside the motherboard—this looks like a flat, green and orange section. Unscrew and remove the curved, metal brace from the motherboard to find the processor. [3] X Research source
- The processor is a small, square section along the center of the motherboard.
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Question 6 of 8:
Do I need to remove the old thermal paste first?
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Yes, you do. Try to peel away any of the old, dried thermal paste with a clean cotton swab. Then, dip the cotton swab in isopropyl alcohol and clean off the surface. [4] X Research source
- Clean the entire surface of the CPU and GPU, make sure to remove any dirt or dust particles.
Question 7 of 8:
How much thermal paste should I use?
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Use a pea-sized amount. With thermal paste, a little goes a long way. Squeeze a dot of paste along the center of the processor to get the repair started. [5] X Research source
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Question 8 of 8:
Should I spread thermal paste?
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Yes, you should. Use a flat object, like a business card. Press and drag the item on top of the thermal paste, smearing it into a flat layer along the surface of the processor. If you don’t have a flat object nearby, smear the paste with a gloved finger. [6] X Research source
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- Before you replace your thermal paste, wipe away the dust from your console and see if that makes a difference. [7] X Research sourceThanks
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- ↑ http://www.ryli.net/ps4-thermal-replacement/
- ↑ https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/PlayStation+4+Slim+Thermal+Paste+Replacement/135635
- ↑ https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/PlayStation+4+Slim+Thermal+Paste+Replacement/135635
- ↑ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EW0oVGwp0Os&t=1m45s
- ↑ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EW0oVGwp0Os&t=7m36s
- ↑ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EW0oVGwp0Os&t=7m51s
- ↑ http://www.ryli.net/ps4-thermal-replacement/
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This article was co-authored by Luigi Oppido
and by wikiHow staff writer, Janice Tieperman
. Luigi Oppido is the Owner and Operator of Pleasure Point Computers in Santa Cruz, California. Luigi has over 25 years of experience in general computer repair, data recovery, virus removal, and upgrades. He is also the host of the Computer Man Show! broadcasted on KSQD covering central California for over two years. This article has been viewed 32,739 times.
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