How to Clean Your PS5 Safely - 3 Stages
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How to Clean Your PS5 Safely - 3 Stages - From easiest to hardest. While you're PS5 shouldn't be needing a deep clean yet, I wanted to have a video ready when you need. Stage 1 is basically cleaning both intake areas and the covers. Stage 2 is basically removing and cleaning the fan and the heat sinks accessible through the fan hole. And Stage 3 is basically taking everything apart and cleaning it.
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Already have a spray can, now i just need to buy a PS5 to clean.
Same here!
Good one 🤪🤪🤪
Hahahah 👍
I’m the opposite I got the ps5 now I need the spray can
It looks easier than the ps4 pro. Last time I tried cleaning my ps4 pro I messed it up, even tho I was trying to go step by step following you.
Who else is here Bc their PS5 is shockingly quiet and they wanna keep it that way
i want to keep my ps5 clean but i dont have the balls to dis assemble the fan or mother board do you think i should lay it down or stand it up which one prevents more dust
@@citedgem I doesn’t matter as long as you do stage one cleaning monthly
@@dodowater6936 But how can you clean it if you are too scared to disassemble it .
@@zsk1y you don’t have to fully disassemble it you just have to takeoff the white covers and vacuum the dust catchers and the rims and vacuum the white covers themselves
@@citedgem or you can just go to them game shops that repair and clean
Yeah, no way in hell will I ever have the balls to enter stage 3 and beyond.
I did it. Its not too bad as long as you have seperators for where everything goes.
Vacuum outside take plates off vacuum inside dust off done
Ya I'm a stage 1 kinda guy but if my device ever sounds like a refrigerator at least I have a video to follow !!!
It's simple. Just make sure all the correct screws go back in their original holes.
@@burtswayze can you do it just with a normal handheld vacuum or does it need a specific attachment or what? I haven’t cleaned my console sense I got it. (I got it the year it released in December)
Anyone else here because their ps5 is randomly turning off during gameplay, without a overheat warning?
Yes
It may have been your CPU’s thermal paste not having been applied correctly. Did you ever get a fix?
Mine also recently started doing this and I had a lot of caked dust on the heat sink and fan so we’ll see how it goes
Same with mine. Except it’s saying it’s because of my extended storage was removed without turning it off properly. Anyone have any advice?
@@dr_no_ok2125
Honestly speaking I doubt it’s a software issue. I’ve reset my ps5 a couple times, and even re-downloaded the OS. I honestly believe it’s a hardware issue, but can’t pinpoint to where exactly
Shoutout to all the 2022 people using this video to clean their dirty PS5s.
u/o 15 million views by then ? lol (currently 36,000)
My ps5 will never get dirty. I've had my ps4 for years and it never got dirty.
@@Kareem_Ahmed17 open up that ps4 and have a look, maybe you don't even know it's dirty.
@@Kareem_Ahmed17 you need take it out of the box first
@@lepiakadodo3724 what does that mean??
Honestly, removing that fan via the plug was the most stressful thing I’ve ever done. Felt like Operation but with consequences
isnt removing that adhesive part that covers fan plug voids your warranty?
@@SuporexTV nope, warranty stickers have no validity.
💀
Any tips on doing it
@@shar1able honestly all I can say is be really careful and don’t rush it. My hand slipped a few times and my heart kept seizing because the tip of my pliers would catch the cables. So just be really really careful and don’t rush it. Don’t yank it out, just follow this video carefully and do what he does
You're a life saver. Did the stage 3 cleaning. Boy did it need it. Heat sinks were so filthy the power source would over heat and turn off. Not a speck of dust left in there. Just booted it up and returnal is working as expected. Thanks for the detailed walk through. Subbed!
This was this issue today for me , filllty heatsinks and now full stage 3 and I'm watching s3 ep2 of mandalorian
When you say over heat and turn off what exactly happened? Did you get a error code? Ive been having freezing and shutting off and wondering if cleaning would do the trick for me
@@bradyrohr8423 I have also been experiencing overheating and, at least in my case, the console will just black screen, no warning or error message. Unable to turn the console back on without disconnecting and reconnecting the power source
@@mcgfn same!
@@mcgfn exactly same with me
If anyone is wondering about doing the step 3, it’s not so bad, just have to be careful and keep track of which screw goes where. It took me about 2 hours to do a deep cleaning.
My PS4 I was not even a month old
What step you think I should do only step one
Or 2m
If you feel like it’s not a lot of dust, do step 1.
What if you ďont remember what screw it goes to
You make it look so easy when you slide the covers back on. Mine are like "We refuse to go back in there!"
lol same tooke me ages to take the cover off
I've never, ever taken apart anything electronic before (I did Step 3) and I was terrified too. Your video helped me in so many ways, not only did I fix my PS5's overheating issues but now I'm not so afraid to take apart something that needs to be fixed. Thank you, so very much 🙏
Anyone intimidated by stage three; I just finished doing it to mine that I hadn't cleaned since bought in 2021, really not as bad as you might think. Here are some tips n small issues I ran into along the way:
1.) Make sure you go out and buy a t8 screwdriver bc odds are you don't already have one in your tool box, and pliers are a must for some of the cables.
2.) Have a way to separate the screws and organize them so that you know where they go back. I did like four Tupperware dishes and ust assigned each stage to one dish, then as I took them out I placed them in a circle trying to mirror the general shape of their orientation within the console.
3.) He puts back some of the screws in the wrong places in this video, try and mark holes where there was no screw to begin with as you unscrew the protective metal plate.
4.) After you unscrew all 41 screws, the cover will still take some coaxing to get off of the motherboard as there is adhesive holding it there, don't brute force it. I went gently around the edge with a flat screwdriver and then pulled up using the top left and bottom right corners.
Thanks for this. I also posted a comment calling out how unhelpful this tutorial was in many ways bc of all that he left out or straight up did wrong and then corrected without even addressing it lol
I think Stage 1 should be “find a way to get a PS5”
Lol...true
Sage 2:
Figure out how to turn on
@@Tronicsfix How long do you wait playing your PS5 until you think you should do stage 1? Maybe once a month or twice a month, even once per week.
Exactly!
@@javierlandaverde4108 Depends on how dirty it is and where you keep it. If it's on or near the floor or you live in a dusty environment then I'd say probably once a week.
Just gave my PS5 a level 2 clean for its first birthday. Went very smoothly. Honestly the hardest part was getting my top plate on and off. Thank you for a very clear guide!
Was it dirty inside after a year?
@@Matute7231 I mean it was definitely dusty but not more than what I expected after only a year of use. There's definitely some minor dust buildup deep in the inside that I can't safely get to with only a level 2 cleaning, but my heatsinks are sparkling now
I’ve had mine for a month and it’s already shutting down. No way it’s that dusty. Guess I don’t have a choice but I’m going to have to give this a go. Sigh.
@@MrRHCPfan84 if it’s shutting down (for overheating presumably) after only a month, there’s probably something else going on inside. Like a manufacturing issue
@@loztpm usually most consoles have a safety feature when the console detects that there’s too much dust and heat and will shut down to prevent sparks and fire incidents.
Spent 2 hours last night disassembling, then reassembling my PS5.
My day 1 launch console from 2020 had been having moderate to severe overheating issues over the past few months, to the point where the system would suddenly shutdown without warning about an hour or two of playing any game. I knew it was due to overheating, because I experienced the same issue with my PS4 Pro a few years back before I opened it up and fully wiped out all the dust from the heatsinks, motherboard, and power supply...So I knew I would have to do the same exact thing here with the 5.
The internals of my system were fully caked with dust in certain areas of the heatsink and powersupply, which was causing the overheating and airflow issues. I used a dedicated electronic vaccum cleaner, microfiber cloths, and a toothbrush to completely clean out all the dust.
The console is now running super cool and doesn't get hot to the touch near the base like it used to, and I shouldn't have any more severe overheating issues for a few more years hopefully.
10:01 Just a heads up to anyone looking at this part to remember where the screws go.. there are two misplaced screws one where the Disc drive connects and the one by the fan. otherwise amazing video thank you for what you do!
Yup he misplaced some screws. Then In the next frame he fixes them without mentioning it! Messed me up. But we figured it out. Good video 📷
I said the same thing. I had to use another video, the third one I watched, to find the right placement.
You nailed it. I'm scrolling these comments just to see if anyone else noticed.
Went through 2 PS4s (still got the second) and I swear to god I ll do everything it takes to not have my PS5 take off like a harrier in the years to come like my PS4. Im gonna do this religiously lol
I still have my ps4 pro and I sold my og ps4 to a friend they run great because I clean them and even people I know who haven't clean them theirs still works. Playstation consoles are very durable since the first one. They don't break easy like xbox consoles. Og xbox last 2 years died. 2 xbox 360 red ring of death first one 6 months the other a year and half. Xbox one sister had red ring of death from 2nd day got a replacement and hers is going strong. All my playstation consoles work psone, ps2, ps3 and of course ps4 pro and getting my ps5 on the 29th of this month. Keep it in an open space and your place cool.
I just recently cleaned and applied new thermal paste on my buddies 1st gen PS4 he bought at the exact same time as I did from Amazon. The heatsink had a 2-3 inch thick mound of dust and cat hair compacted that felt like a thick sponge from him constantly using duster. His thermal paste was literally dust because he let it overheat over and over before finally having me fix it. He let it overheat so bad it caused his hdd to fail because if it.
I have never cleaned my fat og ps4 that I’ve had since 2014 and it still runs fine
I like how you still did the "cleaning" on a pristine clean console lol
It has only been out a few weeks.... what do you expect from a newly released console..... should he have put dust in a brand new console so you could feel better? Think rabbit... think!
@@dysrt147 ...
@@dysrt147 face palm
@@dysrt147 uhh wow, you really tore him a new one for that joke, wow...
@Ash Bajaj in your dreams
Thank you so much! I've done some level 2 cleanings in the past, but today I did a level 3 cleaning. It went great! The power supply part sure was very dusty 😅. Not getting any more "too hot" warnings anymore. I was scared while doing it but the video is simply amazing and easy to follow. Nothing got damaged and no "extra parts" at the end 🤣.
❤ thanks buddy , 4 hours later and I did a full strip down and clean of everything , using slow mo and some screen caps this was by far the best overhaul of a Playstation that I've done and I've done one on every model , thanks !!
If you don’t take a part electronics often, I’d recommend to just clean the the first two stages because you’re taking a risk albeit a smaller one. If you have animals, I was told to put the console up at a higher location even if it looks tacky, it still may be worth it.
I agree, honestly I never take apart my electronics because I am worried I won’t be able to put it back together. If you don’t do this stuff often, it’s best to take your console to a professional to have it cleaned in a safe environment and to ensure nothing goes wrong.
Gotta start somewhere if you’re too scared to start you will never get good at it
Seriously this video saved my PS5
It was experiencing extreme lag and suddenly cut out. Turns out there was a ton of dust in the fan, and I had no idea how to clean it.
Found this video, followed the cleaning steps for the fan, and now it's not on the verge of blowing up many thanks 👍
Having the exact same issue. The PS5 keeps crashing and I've tried rebuilding database, resetting, the whole deal. Now I'm gonna try cleaning it. How did it work for you?
@@siraj_jr_ I just unscrewed the fan and gave it a clean with a cloth and some q-tips (didnt have canned air). Worked fine after that.
@@siraj_jr_ Any news now?
@@pizzawiththecheesiestchees5464 holy cow yes bro there was enough dust in that thing to rival the Sahara. I cleaned it thoroughly and there are no issues at all noe
Sorry to bother but for how long have you had your PS5? Trying to see if my problem is the same as yours
Just a heads up...
Some of silver screws are in the wrong spots in the rebuild part, which will stop some of the final black screws working.
Go back to the teardown section to see where they are supposed to go.
Bruh I just got to that part now I have to take it apart again 😢
I usually take a picture of the system with the screws or i use a erasable marker to mark specific screws with a line or x
The screw holes your suppose to not use with the silver screws have marking on the plate
I thought so too!!
Eactly. Least he could do is pin this comment to save people some trouble.
Who's here because they're ps5 randomly shuts off mid game then the only way to restart is by unplugging the power cord I'll start me
Me
ME!
Me
Did this work for anyone ?
Me!
Yep. Happened while I was playing Spider-Man 2.
Really helped me get it apart and cleaned, however, reassembly was so much more difficult due to inconsistencies in the screw placement during your video! You put the silver screws in the wrong spots in 4 places and made me redo half of the things I put together. Noticed it in a quick 1 second cut after you installed the disc drive at 10:17. Just be consistent
Yup, posted a comment calling out as many of the issues with this video as I could remember, still forgot a few. Unreal that only a few people are addressing it
*Judging by the comments looks like I'm the only person in the world who has a PS5*
The playstation 5 is a concept rather than an item.
I have one bam lol
A bunch of people have them..doesnt mean everyone had one lol
Got one too man. I’m grateful, hope everyone else can get theirs soon!
got mine, it got immediately bricked and I am screwed, feels bad man
Imagine reassembling it and having some screws left
When that thing boots up and hear some abnormal or see things. You know you’ve done f**ked up.
@@real_is_back297 Highly unlikely that would occur since most screws have very little to do with how well the console runs.
That’s exactly why I don’t want to do this😂 but I need my console cleaned😂😂
Imagine reassembling it and your ps5 not working
@@greed6is6good The only moving parts are the disc drive and the fan should be easy 🤣
This video saved me. My power supply would overheat an hour into online gaming. Now no issues. Thank you!
Did your console also randomly turn off like if you unplugged the piwer cord ?
@@ladouille2312 mine does, should probably clean it.
@@ladouille2312 mine does every now and then buy a quick clean does the trick
@@ladouille2312mine does the same it means it is overheating
I’d say if your guys PlayStation fives are like this already when they’re pretty much still in the new phase, you should probably think about your living situation…..
Man Thanks for video... didn't realize how easy the covers came off...was also shocked it took me over a year to clean my PS5 but had limited dust💯😄
Steve must be doing some serious heavy, heavy, gaming if he needs to clean it after 2 weeks of use !!!!
He's just showing us rn how to clean a ps5 for anybody in the future needing this info. Part of his channel is fixing game consoles!
@@anamositykilla2190 r/wooosh
The two holes on the console are actually supposed to be vacuumed. You put a vacuum over the hole to suck dust through the entire system. This is a very specific and deliberate design consideration from Sony to prevent consoles from building up too much dust and becoming loud over time. It was explained in PlayStation's offical teardown video. That is the 1 and only way to officially clean your system and the most effective way to remove all dust from the air channels.
Which holes are u talking about?
@@addictedmedic5585 ur mom
@@Batman-ro9mj nice
@@addictedmedic5585 the two holes he is talking about are those ones right on the side as soon as you take the side panel off. You put a vacuum over the hole and turn on should suck the dust out.
It doesnt really do much
I regularly vacuumed my console but after 4 months the fan was caked with dust
So far my PS5 has been fine with just stage 2 cleaning but I have friends who I have done stage 2 cleaning for a few times and before long they're getting the 'ps5 too hot' message. I can tell from where the heat is built up that it is from the heatsinks that can't be cleaned with just stage 2, so gonna have to learn stage 3 to help the boys 💪
Tip: before attempting stage 3, please note there is a sticker covering one of the screws which may void your warranty if peeled. After stage 2, I was able to look inside and saw lots of dust on the power supply. Picked up a shop vac microtool set from Lowe’s and I could clean it from the fan opening. No more random shut downs
Definitely the best teardown tutorial I have ever seen. Sony really made the PS5 simpler and easier to teardown.
Thanks for this! Stage two was needed, couldn’t ever see myself risking stage three though haha.
Glad I could help!
lol same
@@iangrant888 Stage 3 is what I was nervous about, too, because I've never handled motherboards, ribbon cables or computer assembly, but it was pretty easy. Took me just over an hour for a complete disassembly/reassembly.
@@jman8350 It’s easy just go to your nearest computer store Micro Center grab yourself an anti-static Matt that has an attachment that goes into your wall outlet to ground it didn’t get yourself antistatic wristband and ground yourself to the mat Start disassembling your PlayStation then take the components like the motherboard and place them on the antistatic Mat if doing repairs
@@brycemorgan6708 , why is this necessary if I may ask? I’ve never heard of anyone using this for console repairs
Thank you for this, just cleaned my PS5 for the first time and I appreciate how easy to follow and straight to the point this was, exactly what I needed given how due to pretty bad axienty I'm usually too scared to do anything like this for fear of breaking something, Now I can play ff16 without worry of overheating lol.
Was it dusty?
You've been a great help. I just bought a defective ps5 and it was fun to join you with the dissasemble. Also fun to find out that a lot of screws were missing in my model...even after the factory seal. I guess it was a friday afternoon model...
Just cleaned my ps5 for the first time using this guide, it was really helpfull and easy to follow, thank tronicsfix
I haven’t cleaned my ps5 from the inside at all and it’s been about almost 2 years since I bought it, so thanks for the video! Now that I saw there’s a lot of dust inside I’ll definitely clean it up
Did you do stage 3 cleaning as well? I’m too scared to do it lol
Thanks again. Every year I come back to this video to do a thorough spring cleaning!
What a legendary video, crystal, clear, mate, well done , you deserve more credit for this,
I’ve just done a brilliant deep clean job on my PS five , all the best mate
Thank you mate, I got the ps5 few months ago and it was definitely needing a clean and I brought compressed air on Amazon and followed this entire video and she’s so clean n quiet! Thank you sir
Did u do stage 3 also?
Honestly thanks so much for this. After a few heart attacks during stage 3, my ps5 is finally clean. The amount of dust underneath the heat sink sandwich was crazy.
Bro Im having heart attack rn I took the screws I had to out and cant take the motherboard protector piece😔
I may have even broke it cuz I pulled it and it came out with the mother board and the vertical piece that wraps around the outside 😭
@@Tilp what happened bro. I need to know
@@fatherjohn420 I got it done eventually still don’t know what happened in the process but it works and I haven’t dared to take it apart since. But I will say I took like 4 hours figuring out why mine wasn’t coming apart like the guy in the video’s does.
Just did my first stage 2 cleaning! It went very smooth, thanks to your video. Thank you!
Thank you so much for the clear and concise walkthrough! Another user pointed out, during the rebuild, the placement of the 41 screws had an error. You need to save one silver screw to for the disc drive after you put the midframe back on. I also noticed a lot of heat paste that seemed to come off easily for you, but my 2-year-old unit ripped most of the paste in half. I'm concerned that I may lose some heat transfer efficiency because I didn't replace the dried paste.
Thanks, Steve. This video will help me in the future.
*far future
* far far future
@@Kamran1025 possibly
I’ve actually noticed that covering the PS5 when it’s turned off keeps it pretty clean for me which is nice.
My PS5 started unexcpectly turning off this week, although it's insured I didn't want to have to go down that rabbit hole of agro (British word for effort, hassle, trouble lol), of contacting them and being without it probably for a few weeks, so I decided to follow your really helpful video of properly cleaning...
I've always opened my ps5 every few months to clean it but I never had the tools or confidence to remove the fan and clean that out, this time I did with the right tools, im not going as far as removing the Motherboard or anything that's too advanced for me, but ive managed to clean the fan, heat-sync and even managed with a bit of a vacuum/blower and brush to clean out the power supply grille inside too through the fan gap, the console is spotless inside and out now as best as it can be, and I was amazed at how much dust and crud had actually built up inside there, even though I keep it clean and in a position that's not on the floor or blocked airflow, it was that gunked up.....I have owned it since Oct 2021, and this is the first time I've taken the fan out to clean so maybe it's just time.... thankfully re-assembled and it all seems good and fan spinning.... so hopefully no more overheating and shutting down!
Thanks again, and I only recently learned of your recent health battle, I hope all is going well with that, I wish you all the best and respect that you're posting videos despite it!
Thank you so much. PS5 was shutting off constantly while playing WZ. Did stage 2 following this video and it’s all good now, it was the dust in the heat sinks!!! Thank you!!!
Huge help, I fully went through stage 3 for my over a year old ps5. Risky but all good 👍. Though, those 41 screws some were unnaturally tight 2 hour task by hand the first time. Other then that running smooth.
I prefer to use a small paint brush, preferably with soft bristles, it's more comfortable and reaches the most difficult nooks (
especially with heatsinks). Much more than a toothbrush or shoe rack that isn't capable of reaching everything.
I keep a small paintbrush in my drawer for such occasion
Those work great for loose dirt. I sometimes use a similar brush. Many times dust is cakes on and won't come off with the softer bristles and that's when you need something with stiffer bristles.
cosmetic brushes are good too
I prefer to use a camera lense brush, it's just as soft as a paint brush but it can also blow a small amount of air to losen the dust in the tight corners
There are paint brushes we call in the U.K. flat fitches, they are perfect
My PS5 kept crashing a crashing even though I cleaned the fan. But I didn‘t know about the power supply. And with step 3 I cleaned it thoroughly and now it‘s great!!! Best video!
So I managed to follow along and got my console back to 100% top condition.
Only issue I ran into was with how the video moved screws around. It nearly caused me to make a few mistakes along the way, but i managed to figure out the rest on my own.
Still a great video
I know I'll be back here in 2 or 3 years, thank you for the detailed walk through
Hey guys, I’ve had my console since launch and never cleaned it since today. The fan had so much dust. If anyone is scared about unscrewing the fan, just use a tweezer and reach down through the gaps of the metal that holds the fan. Works amazingly well!
But the dust will be still there moving around and if that dust go inside into the heat sink fence, more problem lol... So if you are doing it, do it the right way.
@@jaybro3713 There is no right or wrong way. If it’s clean it’s clean. Dust generally clutters together making it easier to just pick it all out and then using a hoover or air can to blow away the small bits left
Are you sure this works I have the exact same problem as you so if u can help me it would be amazing
@@peachbeach9471 yes it works amazingly well. Dust usually sticks together so it’s so simple to just tweezer it out without removing the whole fan
Mine always turns off
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I was totally shocked by how dusty my PS5 was!
Awesome tutorial! 💯
It is Year 2 of my PS5 & I decided it was time for a cleaning 🧹
I stopped at LVL 2, because it's pretty clean already 👍
Next year, I'm going for LVL 3 ⚡
Thanks for this vid. You’ve made it look simple and I’ll definitely be giving this a go 👍
It's very smart and cool that Sony thought of this and designed the console for easy/fast cleaning.
I clean my Ps4 about 2-3 times in a year.
I take the cover plate and power unit off to clean the fan and heatsink.
Do I lose warranty if I remove the fan?
Would be nicer if you could just open it easier and faster with just access to the heatsink n stuff.
This guy is awesome. I watched his video on the PS4 when mine kept overheating. I completely disassembled it and put it back together. I'm here now because my PS5 occasionally shuts itself off.
did cleaning help ? mine just started that today
Thank you 🙏 I’ve had my PlayStation for 3 years now and it’s been shutting off mid game for nearly a year now and I’ve tried everything then I watched your video and it helped
Stage 2 cleaning every 6 months is undoubtedly necessary as stage 1 will not remove the dust that accumulates on the fan (which leads to excessive load and wear on the bearings, in turn causing overheating issues), so everyone who owns a ps5 should follow this video to stage 2 - It really is as simple as getting that Torx driver to unscrew the fan. No need to be afraid, as there is nothing to worry about with regards to breaking hardware accidentally (Unless you literally try and rip out the fan connection wires without care for whatever reason)
Do you lose warranty of you do stage 2?
I would also like to know about the warranty question
@@neirosama & @WallyAliBear, as long you dont remove any warranty sticker, It will be under warrant. As you can see, removal of the PS5 fan will not damage/remove Warranty stickers, so it will not lose the warrant. (just remember that you can damage the screws, the black plastic cover and the motherboard if not takens minimal care, and any damage by the user is not covered in warranty)
opening the system in any way voids your warranty
@@ricardocruz3578 the warranty only lasts a year. So if you had your PS5 longer than that, it has no warranty anyway, so the sticker doesn't matter.
Keeping track of stages for when ill need them
0:42 stage 1
3:04 stage 2
Thank you! My PS5 was shutting down every hour or so while gaming. Cleaned it and now it's good as new.
To anyone scared to do this - it looks overwhelming, but it's really easy once you get into it. Just follow the video and take it step by step.
Thanks this is the 2nd times did a stage 3 cleaning of the system. It works everytime. The 1st time I did a stage 3 cleaning was about a year and 6-8months ago. I notice that the system was producing at lot more heat and making my room stuffy. So i knew it was cleaning time. Thanks Your video was a big help!
Love how the fan that is one of the parts that needs the most cleaning needs a t8 torc security screwdriver
The best PS5 initial maintenance video.
Thanks.
Just finished stage 3. Thank you so much for the video. If i have one criticism, it's I wasnt quite sure how to remove the black and white wires with the gold connectors. Just make sure you PULL UP! Not sideways. I Almost borked it!
I never comment on videos because I get way to nervous, but I really had to comment on this one and say thank you for the tutorial. I cleaned mine out and changed the thermal paste (with just the right amounts ) and now it runs PERFECT. I also didn't have to ask my guy friends to help me either because they think just because I'm a girl I can't fix anything. So thank you so much!!!
Dang... I've no confidence in taking apart my PS5. Tronic made it look so easy.
Me neither I feel like I would just break something 😬
Make that 3 I just got my ps5 on 9/22/21
I did it with ps4 but im not as confident with ps5. If you have a vacuum attachment and are willing to remove the fan (thats as far as ive got) then it should be enough to vacuum the most important areas
I never have the balls to actually take my consoles apart, just incase I break it. So I tend to just clean around the fan area and vents!
Don't worry man I'm the same way and I'm sure a ton of other people do as well 😂
Same but my air nossle got stuck in the fan to clean orn own
It's the same for me
I'm with u man haha...especially these next gen systems ...u break one of these and u prolly won't get one for a other year or 2...it's crazy man...but honestly this guy is doing too much...they make these machines in a way that you really aren't supposed to take Ethan apart like this man...the best thing to do is take the plates off and use a duster can like u use for a keyboard and cleaner around and in the fan, wipe the dust away everywhere else and call it a day...u don't have to do all this man...
@@gambino48 I was cleaning it and the spray nozzle got in so I was forced to open it up it wasn’t that bad but I did scratch it but I got it all cleaned
Was so nervous doing stage 3, but I've done it a few times now and can do it without the video 😅👌 Definitely worth it to maintain the smooth running of yr P5.
I got a extreme headache and stomach ache while doing this, but it worked! Thanks bro!😂
Even though Stage 3 is a super deep clean, it is still very easy to take apart and I really thank Sony for making it very simple to clean dust from the PS5. Beautiful engineering at its finest!
The engineering is so bad.
If they just gave access to the one cable you won't need to take out 41 screws and screw up the cooling paste.
@@pogialli agree 😂, basically you have to unscrew 41 screws just for the connector.
Is breaking the thermal paste connection under the metal plate an issue?
@@tyson07cbr I wouldn't recommend it. Thermal paste is cheap so replacing it would be wise.
If you don't, make sure there is enough paste in place. Maybe remodel it a bit with something like a popsicle stick.
The metal plate will press it down.
It would be a shame if cleaning your PS5 will cause more overheating that the actual dust you took away.
Definitely not beautiful engineering.
Just FYI, very important to make sure it’s a security torx that has a hole in the bit. If you go into a hardware store they make bring you to the screwdriver section and show you t9 torx. Regular ones will not fit in PlayStation’s screws.
Thank you! This the exact problem I’m having , was getting frustrating lol
Had my console for over a year and never cleaned it. I eventually needed to upgrade my storage last month so I took the plates off for the first time and noticed the dust in the fan. Unfortunately at the time I didn't have the right tools, so I ended up using a vaccum on the outside. I did stage 2 today and I was terrified about disconnecting the fan but my console still turned on rn, so I'm glad i didn't mess anything up
Thank you. Just did the level 2. Have saved your video and subscribed for when I’m ready to do a level 3 clean.
Perfect cleaning video precise and straight to the point 👌🏽. Thanks for the great video.
Hey thanks man I got mine around launch and have been meaning to clean it 😆
I’ve had mine for about 4months now and I try and take the covers off at least once a month to vacuum and brush it. So far that’s all I’ve needed and hoping it’ll stay that way if I keep this current schedule. Mind you I only play an hour or 2 on weekdays and maybe 5-6 on weekends.
I’ve had my PS5 for 2 years. The fan was loud. I looked up this video and there was hardly any dust. Cleaned it out and it’s totally silent now thanks to this video. Thanks!
Are you holding your console on the carpet or wtf. I have mine for 2 years barely any dust on fan I always clean the spot where the consoles stands and keep it in a open space no issues no weird sounds.
@@muresanandrei7565 I always have it sitting on top of a stand sitting up right just below my tv. I always thought it was a well ventilated area and my PS4 never got any dust build up. I’m still not sure why the ps5 had that
@@AndrewsSecrets360 It's your place dusty the console doesn't just get dust out of anywhere. And have you even open up the ps4 to see the dust no way it wasn't dusty. And just keep the console where it has space not crowded.
Stage 3 is ridiculously overkill. Nobody should ever really need to do that. Honestly, stage 1 is sufficient in most cases.
I just did stage 2 and glad I did. I've had my console since launch and I was surprised there was actually a good amount of dust within the fan and the blades, as well as portions of the heatsink.
I agree with stage 3 being overkill as well tho, I couldn't see me doing that as long as I continue to routinely clean my console from now on every few months
Stage 2 here
Part of my house is on construction and I sense a little bit warmer while playing with ps5
I disassembly and I'm shocked the amount of dust the fan has.
Stage 1 is actually not going to be sufficient if you value the longevity of your console - You do need to clean some of the heatsinks and the fan to remove the dust buildup which a stage 1 cleaning will not allow you to do.
@@jine7123 I'm skeptical of that because I never went beyond the equivalent of "stage 1" for my PS3 or PS4, and those are still working fine. Most users will never even attempt to open their console, much less take it apart and reverse-engineer the entire unit just for maintenance. If that were truly necessary, the vast majority of consoles would be dead within a few years. Granted, a lot of people take horrible care of their things, and they'd probably last a lot longer if they took better care. But manufacturers of mainstream consumer electronics do their best to design things to be mostly "idiot-proof" knowing that most people are not going to clean the internals of their game console.
@@ArcadianGenesis I'm already having overheating issues with my PS5 in less than 15 months, which didn't start occurring with my PS4 until year 4 or 5. I don't think previous histories with the older consoles is a good metric here.
Stage1: Sell a kidney
Stage2: Buy a PS5
Stage3: Let it sit in the dust
Thank you so much. I recently re did my room which involved a lot of dust flying everywhere and turns out most of it ended up inside my ps5 I’m so glad I got I clean before it started sounding like a jet engine again
Shout to this man seriously. P5 working brand new now. Thx a lot 💪🏼
I'm scared to do full disassembling, can I just use vacuum more frequently on two holes which are intended to collect dust?
Better than nothing
That won't remove the dust inside.
@@jaybro3713 it will remove most of it if he does 2-3 times a month
As much as I want to clean mine I'm honestly terrified to take it apart bc if I break something I'm gonna be very upset... Ik the struggle is real out there and I'm not trying to go back to that 😭😭😭
Giggity
Really great help when tackling this necessary cleaning. I have needed stage 3 twice.
How long have u had ur ps5?
Great video! This helped me break down my Playstation in an organized way while I was troubleshooting.
This video is gonna age like fine wine just give it two years 👌🏾 🍷
Stage 1 got me messed up
I’m so scared of breaking the cover
Don't worry it pops right off if you pull a bit hard, just need to pull on both sides
Now on to stage 2.
You would be a real man if you can manage stage 3.
@@tr1bes I made it through stage 3 thank God 😥, it’s all a blur to me now though. Half way through when I had to flip it over the spacer for the expansion memory fell out on my lap and I about lost my mind… I couldn’t figure out where it came from haha. I eventually figured it out though, ps5 turned back on and running as quiet as when I bought it.
I did stage one and called it a day man😂
Thank you so much for taking the time to show us how to clean the ps5 i enjoy the videos and i try my best to keep mine clean since we have 4 big dogs that carry dirt into the house
Just cleaned my ps5. Went all the way to stage 3. It was sooooo dirty. Thanks for the help dude!
My suggestion for those who don't want to go through 2 & 3. Regularly dust the area around your console at least once a week. Stage 1 will be all you need to do. Wipe your console down & make sure your vents etc. Are clear. If you want I suggest a high quality 3rd party cooling fan don't go cheap most are rip offs.
Once a week if you’re a daily gamer but twice a mo. If you’re a casual
Could there be a dual sense controller cleaning instruction?
I might do that. That's a good idea. I wasn't sure how many people would want to watch something like that.
@@Tronicsfix A fair amount. They have Steam support now so people are buying them for PC gaming too! (also based on ps4 controllers they will get grimey quick!)
@@Tronicsfix Just for me persont, the back of the controller is really easy to get dirrty.
i guess you should lubricate the motor so it will cost for a special grease/paste. I hope Sony will upload a video soon to clarify it .
@@Tronicsfix i'd want to see the best way to clean a dualsense sticks to prevent the awful stick drift
GUYS - I cannot emphasize enough to be EXTRA careful when 'trying' to pull out the fan connector, I followed this video to the tee and the whole "yellow" piece connected to the motherboard came out despite just pulling on the white connector. And now, I sit here with essentially a broken PS5 which was working fine. Curiosity indeed killed the cat and so did my meticulous nature in wanting to clean the PS5 even when it was ok. Not only did I spend money on the air blower and the torque screws, but I've lost the PS5 :)
PS: for a stage 2 clean I would HIGHLY reccommend leaving in the connector, as once you unscrew the 4 screws from the fan, it comes apart anyway enough for u to complete a stage 2 clean. I do not want anyone else feeling what I am right now haha.
Sorry to hear that man, I’m bout to clean mine and ima take your advice.
@seriustraco glad someone listened because on videos from channels with large followings, whether fake or real, u see 99.9 % of comments saying the same things, but the comments that are rare or stand out usually speak the truth.
Quite surprised going through the comments that not one person mentioned this, and neither did the video really emphasize the importance of being extra careful when removing the connector.
How did ur clean go? Did u realise what I meant by leaving the connector in while still being able to somehwhat move the fan enough to get into the areas needed for the so-called 'stage 2' clean? Even if my advice helped one person, then I am glad.
Luckily, I managed to get my PS5 fixed within 3 days, and it actually runs better than ever due to the clean! 🙂
I went all the way to stage 3. Actually very easy 👌
Coming in 2 years after release. I did notice a few minor details. Still was able to disassemble fairly easily because the steps are literally the same. To anyone that is scared to clean ps5: if you follow the steps exactly like in the video. You will be fine.
i didnt have any plyers or anything to grab the fan connector so i very delicately just held the fan up and sprayed out the dust without disconnecting it from the motherboard. anyone else out there, it does the job just be very careful not the pull and damage the wires.
This is what I was thinking of trying. I don’t really want to remove that black adhesive strip cuz I assume it can’t be put back on.
I have one screw left but it works and it fixed my problem that is was so slow thanks you so much
Awesome Video! Got my PS5 done same day thanks to you.
TIP: MAKE SURE the T8 bit is a “Security Torx Bit”. Best way to tell is, there will be a hole on the tip of the bit. You’re going to need that for the screws which have a small protrusion in the center.