I wouldn't recommend doing a rebuild of the database on the 5 mainly because ssd's don't really need to be "defragged" the same way hdd's need to. Most tech experts do not recommend doing that because it adds on to write limit of the ssd and you're just furthering the drive to its limit. Flash memory is designed to be really fast all the time and it can access the data much quicker than on a old hdd which will fragment the data as time progresses.
exactly only do rebuild database if something on your ps5 isn't working for example the other day i had to do it bc i couldn't use anything online thought it was an internet problem but nope it was a ps5 problem and i had to do the rebuild database
It isn’t a defrag however, It’s a database rebuild. A defrag reorganises the files (and the parts they are made up of) on the disk to contiguous storage locations. The database rebuild only recreates an index file. It is very effective at restoring the OS to its original performance.
@@davidpower3102 it's essentially the same process as you are still adding unnecessary writes to your drive. Since it has to rewrite the system files and it's really more ideal if you're having performance issues.
@@happygames9757 databases restoration still adds writes onto the ssd so in essence you should only be doing it when you are encountering performance lag or errors on the drive. And I wouldn't deem it necessary after a year if you haven't encountered any of that.
0:35 Okay never noticed that before but how cool is it that the texture of the controller is actually made up of tiny X's, Squares, Triangles and Circles!
I cleaned my ps5 earlier and I couldn't believe how much dust was in it. I'm good at taking the covers on and off after all that cleaning. Thanks for the video. I used this one and the other one showing how to take the fan out.
@@drewskinator0076 I dont smoke but I keep it on a TV stand on the bottom shelf. I want to have it up higher but my receiver is in that spot. The ps5 is about 3 inches off the ground. This was also my first time cleaning it since I got it in early 2022.
Taking a vacuum to electronics is typically seen as a no-go as it has potential to create static build up which, in turn, can damage parts. Just use compressed air and tip the console so the dust can fall out on its own.
It's completely safe to vacuum the dust from the dust catchers on the PS5. This isn't a pc where you're directly touching the motherboard. Also spraying compressed air into the dust catchers is the worst thing you could possibly do.
do you also have dirt floors? I have an air purifier running in my gaming room, I have three monitors, a desktop PC a PS5 and several peripherals that get touched up weekly, but the inside of my PC case is clean, as is my PS5 - I think a blanket statement that you recommend EVERYONE do what you do is ridiculous... not everyone is in the same situation, environment, what have you... so you do you boo boo.
Can’t hurt to clean it often, can only help. The more often the better for the longevity of the console. I’m curious when you should fully disassemble it and clean in where the heat sinks are and the holes on the power supply where the heat releases inside the console.
@@Norxet what are you doing to your console that’s going to harm it in any way by cleaning it? Taking certain screws apart and vacuuming out dust is going to harm it?
Dont vacuum electronic devices, blow them with a hairdryer. On cold air ofc. Hold the fan with some plastic pick to prevent bearing damage. This will prevent a charge-build up that could damage electronics. You are welcome.
Ive actually been impressed with how well the PS5 does at keeping dust out. I live in one of the dustiest houses ive ever lived in now and somehow the PS5 is the only thing that doesnt get dusty. I was shocked when i popped the cover off and there was practically nothing
I vacuum the vents and 2 dust catchers every 3 weeks or whenever I clean my home. I put thin layer of filter on the base of the ps5 where the vertical stand supposed to go and then point a USB fan(max speed) to very same area whenever I game. Cover ps5 with cloth or the plastic cover after end of gaming session. I do this for 3 years now. No issues.
Good advice. Never expected a console to get dusty as quick as the ps5 do but after a lil over one month, I took off the back panel to install a ssd and to my surprise, there was dust buildup already. One month, crazy right? Wasn't much but still. So I can only imagine at this point going longer than a year without dusting off the console.
Not crazy if you don't dust regularly or if you are not a clean person had my ps5 2 years now removed cover 1 gime and barley has anything of dust but then again I have a cover for mine when I wanna use it I pull the case out and play then put away again. That's how it stays clean and lasts
@Don Juan I guess if since it pulls air through the console when it being used, the amount someone uses it would make a difference. Im not a heavy user but do play often.
I’m sure it’s mentioned in the video but please be careful if you remove the fan. I clean mine regularly now but back when I had a ps pro I accidentally detatched the power supply from the motherboard entirely 😬 £75 repair job to re-solder it back on
I took apart a controller recently because it had stick drift. Cleaned the entire clamshell inside and out, cleared out all the dirt in the stick sensors, and scrubbed all the buttons individually. The before and after was crazy. It was a pain in the ass but it only took about an hour and I saved money.
@@JohnGlasscock could you please help me with my ps5?i bought returnal 1 year ago physical copy and the game constantly crashes ive tried everything from reinstalljng the game to clearing cache and all that i even tried the digital version from ps plus and the problem still persists.. ive gone on reddit and ive only found 1 more person with that same issue. Could you please give me some pointers?am i missing something Thank you😊❤
Opened mine up after a year of ownership and it was surprisingly not very dusty at all, but was worth a minor clean and it's pretty easy to do. Is there any danger of corrupt files or something when cleaning system cache etc... I've not done that before yet...
I opened both plates on mine after a full year of owning it and playing with it as regularly as I have the time, and it was standing vertical the entire time. No dust build-up anywhere. It's rather remarkable. Even the shelf itself has very little dust that's only been cleaned about 3 times in between. When I lived in a different city 10 years ago, a week of dust build-up on the furniture there was equal to more than two months of dust I get on the furniture here. That's all part of the local air quality.
Man those tech in Horizon that still work after a millennium of neglect can't come soon enough. And we actually started going towards it after fishing out my dualshock3 out of storage after god knows long but only needed a new battery and thumb caps to be good as new. Everything is so delicate nowadays
You may be the most straightforward and on point channel on TH-cam right now. When I see the notification, I immediately click on your videos, you've helped a lot with my ps5 experience so far!
Hey John I just wanted to get your input on the whole “having your ps5 vertical can cause damage over time”, And I’m getting mixed reviews saying it’s bad or it’s fine. When It comes to PS5 and tricks or anything deal with better graphics for the ps5 or just ways to keep your ps5 working well, you are my go to guy for advice. I love your knowledge with PlayStation and I just wanted to know if it’s ok or not ok to have your ps5 standing vertical. Love your videos John ❤
@@Brosky305 they design it so this won’t happen, the clamps squeeze it tightly, mine was vertical for 2 years and when i opened it to clean it and check on the Liquid Metal it was completely fine and controlled
I still haven't seen any PS5s in stores, but this is very useful if I ever buy a used one way down the line. (I gave up a long time ago and am sick of their executive-only decisions with IPs and hardware in general. Upgraded my GPU instead.)
Should you be using a vacuum cleaner? I had thought it was recommended to use an air duster to minimise chance of static build up. And unless you physically stop the fans while you vacuum, you could end up damaging them.
@@bamban_garcia5562 no it doesn’t it literally blows right out of the other side there isn’t any way for dust to get caught in the ps5 if you use canned air PlayStation support will literally tell you not to vacuum it, do you even have one talking like this lol?
Saw your cleaning video the other day and figured it would be a good idea as I'm playing on a release day console and have never cleaned it. After removing both sides and the fan, I was surprised by how clean it actually was. Not sure the conditions some people have their consoles in, but mine is basically floor level, sitting vertically, with 3 cats in the house. I could barely see any dust at all on the edge of the fan blades. The vents along the edge also did not have any dust that was visible (still cleaned it though). I hit up the "vacuum ports" with an empty canister and nothing was in it. I found that a bit odd, especially when my gaming computer (with dust screens) seems to need cleaning at least 2 times a year. Excellent video's though, I took all the advice in this video and took care of the other things you recommended as well. Controllers were starting to get a little dirty, especially in the cracks. Keep up the great videos.
Depends to where you live me for an example i need to clean it up every 2 weeks because im in a house ground level and the road here is a dirt road now in the winter since its rainy and the dust is just mud i clean it once a month but summer time there is also a fair amount of traffic arround here tractors big trucks etc it gets super dusty it all depends on the envoirment arround you
Thanks John, subbed for a while now, knowing that eventually I'd be a PS5 owner....scored one for Christmas so putting all your tips and tricks to good use, thanks again👍🍻
yo i have a question, can you do this for me and give me an answer? go into your settings page on your ps5 and closely look at the grey beams in the background of the page do you see any film grain? please let me know because it’s slowly driving me insane
1) clean controller with antiseptic wipe and toothpick 2) removing face plates and cleaning both sides with dust, cleaning fan also 3) rebuild system database
I've only used my ps5 once but the side of the disk that enters the disk slot still requires some getting used to since it's always by the disk image side facing up instead of down and you'd think that by the disk drive still being placed on the leftside of the console that it disk position would remain the same but that's not the case 🤨). As always, thanks for the helpful tips.
@@azuretriedgemonaz3837 hahaha that would be embarrassing. I did the same but thankfully my system's disk drive wasn't defective so I could take out my disk and try again. 😏
I never did anything to my ps1 and ps2 and they still work 1st generation too. my ps3 still works and so does my ps4 I didn't do any maintenance on them. I think if you take good care of them and the surrounding area they will last forever. I played them for 10-20 years 12 hours a day every day too.
you forget also to mention that you need to charge the controller better with a seperate battery compartment when you are NOT using the ps5 so you can game a good session without loading it.
another good tip...always clean the living space where you have your PS5. thats where your dust comes from, especially if its a very dirty room or poorly maintained
Don't forget to rinse your PS5 off in warm, soapy water. Simply fill a bathtub with the hottest water you can get from the tap, put in about a tablespoon of dish soap, and fully submerge the PS5 (and, optionally, controllers). Let it sit for about 5 minutes, then move it back and forth under the water to dislodge any dirt. Then, drain the tub and let it fully dry before use
I wipe down my controller with a microfiber and some iso alcohol once every week or 2. Takes a 2 or 3 minutes. Sticks, buttons, the groove under the sticks, pad. Its so nice, cause when I goto play it next time, man the controller feels like brand spanking new again. I actually wipe down my astro headset too. Gentle on the leather or whatever it is ear cushions and head band, but again, it feels freash and clean when I wear them again. Just some simple up keep. Takes 10 mins or so, but I like that clean feeling Gotta do the data rebuild still.
From what I understand rebuild database is similar to a defrag, so I'm not sure if Rebuild Database is needed/should be done as the PS5 as it uses an SSD.
Can you do a review on the vertical and horizontal placement of the PS5???? I heard there’s some rumors going on that setting the PS5 Vertical can damage your console!
That whole thing is BS and they retracted some of what they initially said. Either way, it's a super small sample size without any context of use prior to the repair shop. There is no problem.
I got mine the other day and it’s great but today I accidentally I inserted the disc the wrong way cause my mind blanked I hope it didn’t damage it but it’s working fine and I’m loving it 👍
@@Factsnotemotionssuggest you watch one of the videos that tronicfix did regarding this. Horizontal is better. Gravity influences liquid. Liquid Metal is… liquid. Ergo, liquid laying on a flat surface is better than a vertical surface.
Also, when you are using a vacuum, you should mention that vacuums can cause static electricity that can damage the PS5. Instead, use compressed air to blow and move the dust out and around.
Do not use a vacuum cleaner to clear the dust from any electronics. It could build but static electricity and cause discharge. Use compressed air instead.
This is an awesome video. Thank you for all the updates and help. I do have a PS5 controller question if you're able to help. My left joystick rubber covering has loosened from its glued state. Are there different covers and or different joysticks that I could replace this with? I didn't know this would happen and I've never seen any videos about this, but knowing that these joysticks are not the same as the PS4 solid plastic joysticks I guess it was bound to happen at some point. Thank you.
I don't have a PS5 but everyone should clean their gaming setups, I recommend every 6 months. From this of taking your key caps off, to cleaning your display. The amount of loss you get from dust and debris can shock some people, especially on the air intakes
Even as someone who hasn't touched a console in 7 years, I can't recommend cleaning your console regularly enough. Dust is easily of the most common reason for a console to lose performance due to thermal throttling or outright killing the device from overheating. It's like a car, you have to check the oil and water regularly if you want it to last and perform well.
I have always kept some of those green plastic toothpick/flossing things in a little basket under my coffee table and a microfiber towel, and scrape out those grooves and wipe down the shell and joysticks during any long loading screens. I've never had a controller on any console get gross or even show residue or built-up gunk, you gotta take care if your stuff and it'll last longer. My two XBox One controllers are both from 2013 and could pass for almost brand new and work perfectly after thousands of hours. I also wipe my car dash and console at stoplights so I may be a bit compulsive with keeping things clean, but that's never been a bad thing in my personal opinion.
btw only if you're comfortable doing this the black faceplate on the controller thats hides the screws is removable it's really easy to do with your finger nails don't force anything just be gentle and it will come off and you can really clean that groove much easier when its not on the controller
I've had consoles for years, including an xbox 360, and have had no issues with them despite never opening them and checking for dust. Besides that, PS5's have SSD's, which don't need to be rebuilt or defragged. It's more likely that rebuilding periodically for no reason is making your SSD's lifespan shorter.
@@coldnightmare199 I wish that was the case so I'd have only myself to blame! 😅 First two DualSense controllers I have had really bad stick drift after a couple of months of regular usage. The one my PS5 came with also started having trigger issues as well 😔
I opened my faceplate one side because there's dust inside after I bought PS5 a month. After sliding the plate carefully as I watched your previous video, there's scratches and only three of them. One scratch is visible. And yeah, its my first time owning a PS5.
I cleaned mine after 3 years and the fan and it wasn't dirty at all, just a little bit of dust. Also, my controllers are cleaned regurally. Clean boy with a clean room here 🙋♂️
If anyone still uses their PS4, I’d recommend opening it up to clean the heat sink. There was a lot of dust in my PS4 slim and dust in the fan. It’s not that difficult to open besides if you have the model with the plastic wields instead of screws like mine does.
yo i have a question, can you do this for me and give me an answer? go into your settings page on your ps5 and closely look at the grey beams in the background of the page do you see any film grain? please let me know because it’s slowly driving me insane
Buy game gloves to stop the hand oil on controller. Game gloves also keep the controller cooler and you don't get hand sweat going which causes controller slip.
It’s clickbait. All of it. Ps5 has been out for over 2 years and all of a sudden it’s a problem? Look at all the articles. They all came out on the exact same day. It’s bs.
Only complaint is that he used a vacuum to remove the dust. DO NOT DO THIS. Vacuums can create a ton of static, which is why you see many people use compressed air canisters to clean electronics if they don't just literally wash it, which is safe as long as no electricity is flowing through that component.
1-do not ever use alcohol on plastic, especially some parts of controllers 2-do not use a vacuum on delicate electronics as it can create static 3-SSDs do not need to be defragged do not do any of these things unless you are 100% sure you know what you're doing
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I wouldn't recommend doing a rebuild of the database on the 5 mainly because ssd's don't really need to be "defragged" the same way hdd's need to. Most tech experts do not recommend doing that because it adds on to write limit of the ssd and you're just furthering the drive to its limit. Flash memory is designed to be really fast all the time and it can access the data much quicker than on a old hdd which will fragment the data as time progresses.
exactly only do rebuild database if something on your ps5 isn't working for example the other day i had to do it bc i couldn't use anything online thought it was an internet problem but nope it was a ps5 problem and i had to do the rebuild database
It isn’t a defrag however, It’s a database rebuild. A defrag reorganises the files (and the parts they are made up of) on the disk to contiguous storage locations. The database rebuild only recreates an index file.
It is very effective at restoring the OS to its original performance.
what you're talking about has nothing to do with restoring database
@@davidpower3102 it's essentially the same process as you are still adding unnecessary writes to your drive. Since it has to rewrite the system files and it's really more ideal if you're having performance issues.
@@happygames9757 databases restoration still adds writes onto the ssd so in essence you should only be doing it when you are encountering performance lag or errors on the drive. And I wouldn't deem it necessary after a year if you haven't encountered any of that.
I had no idea the ps5 fan was that easy to clean. That's awesome, props to Sony for designing the console with easy access to the fan blades
Cleaned mine after 3 months ownership, fan was pretty nasty
Same. I thought you had to take it out and I didn't have the right screwdriver. I'll definitely vacuum it the first chance I get.
@@Zoomii5 still with that nick robinson pfp?
@@hazyproduct1692 haha yeah. I know it's outdated, I'm just way too lazy to change it.
I wana clean mine but don’t want to I’m afraid of taking it out
0:35 Okay never noticed that before but how cool is it that the texture of the controller is actually made up of tiny X's, Squares, Triangles and Circles!
daily reminder that straight-to-the-point and very informative videos still exist, love ya man!!
Minus the dude repeating himself like 3 times.
Indeed. But why is his wiener glass tho??
Did we watch the same video?
are you insane all his titles are clickbait and he keeps repeating the same stuff
The glazing is strong with this one
I cleaned my ps5 earlier and I couldn't believe how much dust was in it. I'm good at taking the covers on and off after all that cleaning. Thanks for the video. I used this one and the other one showing how to take the fan out.
Do you smoke? Or keep it on the floor?
@@drewskinator0076 I dont smoke but I keep it on a TV stand on the bottom shelf. I want to have it up higher but my receiver is in that spot. The ps5 is about 3 inches off the ground. This was also my first time cleaning it since I got it in early 2022.
Taking a vacuum to electronics is typically seen as a no-go as it has potential to create static build up which, in turn, can damage parts. Just use compressed air and tip the console so the dust can fall out on its own.
It's completely safe to vacuum the dust from the dust catchers on the PS5. This isn't a pc where you're directly touching the motherboard. Also spraying compressed air into the dust catchers is the worst thing you could possibly do.
Just use a blower/compressed air, vacuum is a no-go for PC users and everything below. Consoles are no different.
I built a pc on carpet start to finish no static damage seems like hogwash to me
I had my ps4 since release and hoovered it regularly it’s still going strong
@@sfvirgo just because it didn't happen to you once doesn't mean it won't ever happen to you again or to anyone else.
I think these new consoles should be cleaned more often. I clean ps5 every 2 months and I recommend that for everyone 👌
do you also have dirt floors? I have an air purifier running in my gaming room, I have three monitors, a desktop PC a PS5 and several peripherals that get touched up weekly, but the inside of my PC case is clean, as is my PS5 - I think a blanket statement that you recommend EVERYONE do what you do is ridiculous... not everyone is in the same situation, environment, what have you... so you do you boo boo.
Same here
Can’t hurt to clean it often, can only help. The more often the better for the longevity of the console. I’m curious when you should fully disassemble it and clean in where the heat sinks are and the holes on the power supply where the heat releases inside the console.
@@damascus6480 that is not true, cleaning too much can add to the wear, just clean as necessary that's best way
@@Norxet what are you doing to your console that’s going to harm it in any way by cleaning it? Taking certain screws apart and vacuuming out dust is going to harm it?
Dont vacuum electronic devices, blow them with a hairdryer. On cold air ofc.
Hold the fan with some plastic pick to prevent bearing damage. This will prevent a charge-build up that could damage electronics. You are welcome.
Ive actually been impressed with how well the PS5 does at keeping dust out. I live in one of the dustiest houses ive ever lived in now and somehow the PS5 is the only thing that doesnt get dusty. I was shocked when i popped the cover off and there was practically nothing
I vacuum the vents and 2 dust catchers every 3 weeks or whenever I clean my home.
I put thin layer of filter on the base of the ps5 where the vertical stand supposed to go and then point a USB fan(max speed) to very same area whenever I game.
Cover ps5 with cloth or the plastic cover after end of gaming session.
I do this for 3 years now. No issues.
Good advice. Never expected a console to get dusty as quick as the ps5 do but after a lil over one month, I took off the back panel to install a ssd and to my surprise, there was dust buildup already. One month, crazy right? Wasn't much but still. So I can only imagine at this point going longer than a year without dusting off the console.
Not crazy if you don't dust regularly or if you are not a clean person had my ps5 2 years now removed cover 1 gime and barley has anything of dust but then again I have a cover for mine when I wanna use it I pull the case out and play then put away again. That's how it stays clean and lasts
@@DAT-TEXAS-DUDE I've considered getting them dust covers. I'm sure that's the main reason why yours stays clean.
@Don Juan I guess if since it pulls air through the console when it being used, the amount someone uses it would make a difference. Im not a heavy user but do play often.
@@george420 Exactly bud thats exactly why I do it.
@officialjohnglasscock just messaged you
Also, the tip of the toothpick can be split in two and it will fit through for sure
I got my PS5 back in April 2022 and I said I'll be following your channel once I did, your tips have been helpful
Same. I got mine in January 22.
Hopefully I hope I get mine this Christmas 🎄 🙏
i haven't cleaned my ps4 in about 10 years (bought it when it first came out)
I’m sure it’s mentioned in the video but please be careful if you remove the fan. I clean mine regularly now but back when I had a ps pro I accidentally detatched the power supply from the motherboard entirely 😬 £75 repair job to re-solder it back on
I took apart a controller recently because it had stick drift. Cleaned the entire clamshell inside and out, cleared out all the dirt in the stick sensors, and scrubbed all the buttons individually. The before and after was crazy.
It was a pain in the ass but it only took about an hour and I saved money.
Bro Congrats For 800K Subscribers You Deserve it !
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@@JohnGlasscock could you please help me with my ps5?i bought returnal 1 year ago physical copy and the game constantly crashes ive tried everything from reinstalljng the game to clearing cache and all that i even tried the digital version from ps plus and the problem still persists.. ive gone on reddit and ive only found 1 more person with that same issue. Could you please give me some pointers?am i missing something
Thank you😊❤
@@simaocarreira3262wow thats sad you just wasted 650 bucks on a playstation 5 that has issues that is really sad 😥
@@Pokemongsi could it be a faulty ps5?😓 it only crashes on returnal tho
@@JohnGlasscockCan you use isopropyl alcohol to clean the control?
Video without nonsense intros adds and talking streight to the point.
My men love it.
I just cleaned my Ps5 after a year.
Wasn't very dirty because I keep the tv shelf and house clean.
How do you even get your controller to last a year?
Opened mine up after a year of ownership and it was surprisingly not very dusty at all, but was worth a minor clean and it's pretty easy to do. Is there any danger of corrupt files or something when cleaning system cache etc... I've not done that before yet...
Only if it powers off during it
Don't do the database part as recommended by @Alphagundam 🙂
I opened both plates on mine after a full year of owning it and playing with it as regularly as I have the time, and it was standing vertical the entire time. No dust build-up anywhere. It's rather remarkable. Even the shelf itself has very little dust that's only been cleaned about 3 times in between. When I lived in a different city 10 years ago, a week of dust build-up on the furniture there was equal to more than two months of dust I get on the furniture here. That's all part of the local air quality.
U prob just have a clean room or an open window
Man those tech in Horizon that still work after a millennium of neglect can't come soon enough. And we actually started going towards it after fishing out my dualshock3 out of storage after god knows long but only needed a new battery and thumb caps to be good as new. Everything is so delicate nowadays
I love he puts more effort into his voice then companies announcing big products.
You may be the most straightforward and on point channel on TH-cam right now. When I see the notification, I immediately click on your videos, you've helped a lot with my ps5 experience so far!
@officialjohnglasscocki oh man, gtfo here with your scams. Reported.
1:13 pretty sure you aren't supposed to do that. Using a vacuum cleaner makes the fan rotate which can break your console.
Could you make a video on the vertical rumor that going around for the ps5
You should do a breakdown video and cleaning the ps5
Hey John I just wanted to get your input on the whole “having your ps5 vertical can cause damage over time”, And I’m getting mixed reviews saying it’s bad or it’s fine. When It comes to PS5 and tricks or anything deal with better graphics for the ps5 or just ways to keep your ps5 working well, you are my go to guy for advice. I love your knowledge with PlayStation and I just wanted to know if it’s ok or not ok to have your ps5 standing vertical. Love your videos John ❤
Yea same i think john should cover this also
Lol vertical position is bad. The liquid metal will eventually slip off due to gravity
@@Brosky305 i have mines horizontal frm day one but still i think john should cover this for the pepole that had it vertical
@@Brosky305 they design it so this won’t happen, the clamps squeeze it tightly, mine was vertical for 2 years and when i opened it to clean it and check on the Liquid Metal it was completely fine and controlled
@@Brosky305 No it’s not, having your PS5 vertical is perfectly fine
Been using my PS4 Slim for 6 years and nvr open it up to clean. It's still running great!
I still haven't seen any PS5s in stores, but this is very useful if I ever buy a used one way down the line. (I gave up a long time ago and am sick of their executive-only decisions with IPs and hardware in general. Upgraded my GPU instead.)
Nice what specs u got
Bro went straight to the point, kept the video under 2 minutes, and saved my console. wow. amazing.
YOU’RE THE GOAT
Hate to be that guy but you're
@@konstantinospentespitis9691 wym?
@@VaZKaMi you know it says edited next to YOUR name when you edit sth
@@konstantinospentespitis9691 YOU’RE trippin
@@VaZKaMi also it is wdym
I literally just followed every single step & it feels amazing
That's what she said 😌
Please upload this video every year to remind me doing it once a year
Should you be using a vacuum cleaner?
I had thought it was recommended to use an air duster to minimise chance of static build up.
And unless you physically stop the fans while you vacuum, you could end up damaging them.
Yeah honestly, that looked so stupid
Using an air duster will.just push the gathered dirt into the system itself causing issues in the long run, vacuum it if possible
If you watched the teardown of when they first come out you would know they were designed for cleaning with a vacuum cleaner
@@bamban_garcia5562 no it doesn’t it literally blows right out of the other side there isn’t any way for dust to get caught in the ps5 if you use canned air PlayStation support will literally tell you not to vacuum it, do you even have one talking like this lol?
@@Factsnotemotions ??? the ps5 is literally designed for being vacuumed tho, they even made an official video about it
Get a small brush for the sides of the controller it cleans out any gunk and residue in those trenches along each side real easy
Saw your cleaning video the other day and figured it would be a good idea as I'm playing on a release day console and have never cleaned it. After removing both sides and the fan, I was surprised by how clean it actually was. Not sure the conditions some people have their consoles in, but mine is basically floor level, sitting vertically, with 3 cats in the house. I could barely see any dust at all on the edge of the fan blades. The vents along the edge also did not have any dust that was visible (still cleaned it though). I hit up the "vacuum ports" with an empty canister and nothing was in it. I found that a bit odd, especially when my gaming computer (with dust screens) seems to need cleaning at least 2 times a year. Excellent video's though, I took all the advice in this video and took care of the other things you recommended as well. Controllers were starting to get a little dirty, especially in the cracks. Keep up the great videos.
Yes this video is informative indeed I just got my my PS5 so I’ll refer to this video for reference on maintenance.
Depends to where you live me for an example i need to clean it up every 2 weeks because im in a house ground level and the road here is a dirt road now in the winter since its rainy and the dust is just mud i clean it once a month but summer time there is also a fair amount of traffic arround here tractors big trucks etc it gets super dusty it all depends on the envoirment arround you
Same thing here. 3 cats, near floor level inside a large TV stand, no dust when I upgraded my SSD after about 6 months
Those 3 walking static dust collectors work wonders for your ps5.
Clear Cache And Rebuild Database Does Delete Save Games Dataes Or Deleteing A Installed Games ?
Thanks John, subbed for a while now, knowing that eventually I'd be a PS5 owner....scored one for Christmas so putting all your tips and tricks to good use, thanks again👍🍻
yo i have a question, can you do this for me and give me an answer? go into your settings page on your ps5 and closely look at the grey beams in the background of the page do you see any film grain? please let me know because it’s slowly driving me insane
1) clean controller with antiseptic wipe and toothpick
2) removing face plates and cleaning both sides with dust, cleaning fan also
3) rebuild system database
hey man! if you go to your ps5 setting screen do you notice any film grain if you look very closely that is in the background?
@@n3onrossclipped nope. all im aware of is the film grain settings in games.
I've only used my ps5 once but the side of the disk that enters the disk slot still requires some getting used to since it's always by the disk image side facing up instead of down and you'd think that by the disk drive still being placed on the leftside of the console that it disk position would remain the same but that's not the case 🤨). As always, thanks for the helpful tips.
Lol i put my disk backwards and thought i had a f up ps5 i went to return it and i was so embarrassed when they told me how to put the disk 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣
It’s what’s been artwork upside in horizontal position..
@@azuretriedgemonaz3837 I have mine upright, never had an issue putting in disk
it's definitely a upside down system, not symmetrical at all
@@azuretriedgemonaz3837 hahaha that would be embarrassing. I did the same but thankfully my system's disk drive wasn't defective so I could take out my disk and try again. 😏
I never did anything to my ps1 and ps2 and they still work 1st generation too. my ps3 still works and so does my ps4 I didn't do any maintenance on them. I think if you take good care of them and the surrounding area they will last forever. I played them for 10-20 years 12 hours a day every day too.
Did all this and now my ps5 no longer works. 10/10 video :)
you forget also to mention that you need to charge the controller better with a seperate battery compartment when you are NOT using the ps5 so you can game a good session without loading it.
Did my PS5 cleaning thanks to your video a couple months ago! Any thoughts on the report that came out that we shouldn't stand our PS5 vertical?
Never have to clean my controllers because they never last long enough to need them cleaned 🤷♂️
Thank you so much for sharing this message!🎉🎉🎉🎉
another good tip...always clean the living space where you have your PS5. thats where your dust comes from, especially if its a very dirty room or poorly maintained
Don't forget to rinse your PS5 off in warm, soapy water. Simply fill a bathtub with the hottest water you can get from the tap, put in about a tablespoon of dish soap, and fully submerge the PS5 (and, optionally, controllers). Let it sit for about 5 minutes, then move it back and forth under the water to dislodge any dirt. Then, drain the tub and let it fully dry before use
Only thing I may take from this list maybe to open the side plating clean inside the no other console I've ever owned had a problem with dust build up
What the hill do you say at the end of each video ?
I wipe down my controller with a microfiber and some iso alcohol once every week or 2. Takes a 2 or 3 minutes. Sticks, buttons, the groove under the sticks, pad. Its so nice, cause when I goto play it next time, man the controller feels like brand spanking new again.
I actually wipe down my astro headset too. Gentle on the leather or whatever it is ear cushions and head band, but again, it feels freash and clean when I wear them again.
Just some simple up keep. Takes 10 mins or so, but I like that clean feeling
Gotta do the data rebuild still.
I'm gonna finally get a ps5 😃
If you do, don’t store your ps5 upright. You’ll end up permanently messing up the cooling.
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From what I understand rebuild database is similar to a defrag, so I'm not sure if Rebuild Database is needed/should be done as the PS5 as it uses an SSD.
Lol scam
Can you do a review on the vertical and horizontal placement of the PS5???? I heard there’s some rumors going on that setting the PS5 Vertical can damage your console!
That whole thing is BS and they retracted some of what they initially said. Either way, it's a super small sample size without any context of use prior to the repair shop. There is no problem.
I got mine the other day and it’s great but today I accidentally I inserted the disc the wrong way cause my mind blanked I hope it didn’t damage it but it’s working fine and I’m loving it 👍
Its fine as long as you get it out
I would also recommend to keep the ps5 in the horizontal position permanently to prevent possible liquid metal leakage.
The website that made the claim retracted their statement said they made a mistake
@@Factsnotemotionssuggest you watch one of the videos that tronicfix did regarding this. Horizontal is better. Gravity influences liquid. Liquid Metal is… liquid.
Ergo, liquid laying on a flat surface is better than a vertical surface.
Always great videos from this man 😁 thanks alot
Also, when you are using a vacuum, you should mention that vacuums can cause static electricity that can damage the PS5. Instead, use compressed air to blow and move the dust out and around.
Wow … thx for the tips … I just started to follow your channel … the content it’s awesome 👌🏼
hey man! if you go to your ps5 setting screen do you notice any film grain if you look very closely that is in the background?
I live in Australia I don't have a ps5 but I'm going to pay it on lay-by.
Thanks bro
Do not use a vacuum cleaner to clear the dust from any electronics. It could build but static electricity and cause discharge. Use compressed air instead.
Luckily I got my ps5 before christmas and now I can watch these videos 🎉
Rebuilding database will make you redownload patches for some games. Should have mention that.
Nice as always 👍
Great video man .lol I'm scared to check under my ps5 panels
This is an awesome video. Thank you for all the updates and help. I do have a PS5 controller question if you're able to help. My left joystick rubber covering has loosened from its glued state. Are there different covers and or different joysticks that I could replace this with? I didn't know this would happen and I've never seen any videos about this, but knowing that these joysticks are not the same as the PS4 solid plastic joysticks I guess it was bound to happen at some point. Thank you.
hey man! if you go to your ps5 setting screen do you notice any film grain if you look very closely that is in the background?
Kontrol freaks
@@n3onrossclipped what the hell are you talking about? Did you comment on the wrong thread
I don't have a PS5 but everyone should clean their gaming setups, I recommend every 6 months. From this of taking your key caps off, to cleaning your display. The amount of loss you get from dust and debris can shock some people, especially on the air intakes
Really helpful video as always 👌🏽
Yes these videos are very good for the dumbest idiots on Earth.
Even as someone who hasn't touched a console in 7 years, I can't recommend cleaning your console regularly enough. Dust is easily of the most common reason for a console to lose performance due to thermal throttling or outright killing the device from overheating. It's like a car, you have to check the oil and water regularly if you want it to last and perform well.
Step one... get a ps5
I have always kept some of those green plastic toothpick/flossing things in a little basket under my coffee table and a microfiber towel, and scrape out those grooves and wipe down the shell and joysticks during any long loading screens. I've never had a controller on any console get gross or even show residue or built-up gunk, you gotta take care if your stuff and it'll last longer. My two XBox One controllers are both from 2013 and could pass for almost brand new and work perfectly after thousands of hours.
I also wipe my car dash and console at stoplights so I may be a bit compulsive with keeping things clean, but that's never been a bad thing in my personal opinion.
Had mine since Easter 2022. I'll do this as I've been hitting MW2 DMZ pretty hard lately!
hey man! if you go to your ps5 setting screen do you notice any film grain if you look very closely that is in the background?
btw only if you're comfortable doing this the black faceplate on the controller thats hides the screws is removable it's really easy to do with your finger nails don't force anything just be gentle and it will come off and you can really clean that groove much easier when its not on the controller
I do not recommend cleaning it with a vacuum cleaner, but with compressed air.
I've had consoles for years, including an xbox 360, and have had no issues with them despite never opening them and checking for dust. Besides that, PS5's have SSD's, which don't need to be rebuilt or defragged. It's more likely that rebuilding periodically for no reason is making your SSD's lifespan shorter.
Had my PS5 since launch and can say I haven't had a controller last me one year yet 😅. Cleaning the dust from the console is a must for sure.
you must be throwing your shit around bcuz mine still works like the day I got it
@@coldnightmare199 I wish that was the case so I'd have only myself to blame! 😅 First two DualSense controllers I have had really bad stick drift after a couple of months of regular usage. The one my PS5 came with also started having trigger issues as well 😔
I opened my faceplate one side because there's dust inside after I bought PS5 a month. After sliding the plate carefully as I watched your previous video, there's scratches and only three of them. One scratch is visible. And yeah, its my first time owning a PS5.
Thanks was really scared at first but it helped clean my PlayStation 🎊
I cleaned mine after 3 years and the fan and it wasn't dirty at all, just a little bit of dust. Also, my controllers are cleaned regurally. Clean boy with a clean room here 🙋♂️
If anyone still uses their PS4, I’d recommend opening it up to clean the heat sink. There was a lot of dust in my PS4 slim and dust in the fan. It’s not that difficult to open besides if you have the model with the plastic wields instead of screws like mine does.
Just got my ps5 4 days ago and I'm definitely gonna make sure I do this.
yo i have a question, can you do this for me and give me an answer? go into your settings page on your ps5 and closely look at the grey beams in the background of the page do you see any film grain? please let me know because it’s slowly driving me insane
My controllers were no where NEAR that dirty. Holy SHIT! (Still cleaned them anyway)
I clean my controller everyday, just with some basic alcohol & paper towel, plus I always wash my hands before playing 😄
Best way to keep it prestige is to wash hands thoroughly with soap before playing to avail getting it greasy in the first place. Huge game changer
Buy game gloves to stop the hand oil on controller. Game gloves also keep the controller cooler and you don't get hand sweat going which causes controller slip.
Don't forget, don't use standing... alot of liquid metal leakage has come up recently
hey man! if you go to your ps5 setting screen do you notice any film grain if you look very closely that is in the background?
It’s clickbait. All of it. Ps5 has been out for over 2 years and all of a sudden it’s a problem? Look at all the articles. They all came out on the exact same day. It’s bs.
@@ababafgatg lol its been months now
@@Richard-vn7ki what’s been months?
just a tip: Wash your hands before using your keyboard/controller.
Saves a lot of cleaning time.
Vacuums can hold static electricity.
Never use a vacuum to clean electronics.
Don't vacuum your hardware. The static electricity generated by the vacuuming can ruin the motherboard.
I wouldn't use a hover either due to the static it could cause. I rather just use compressed air
Took your advice and cleaned up my wife's PS5 along with mine. Thanks bro
I've only had my ps5 since 23th December 2022 so I think I'm good for now.
I didn't know this, had for a couple years & didn't do this. Videos are good and Informative. Thanks 😊
Only complaint is that he used a vacuum to remove the dust. DO NOT DO THIS. Vacuums can create a ton of static, which is why you see many people use compressed air canisters to clean electronics if they don't just literally wash it, which is safe as long as no electricity is flowing through that component.
1-do not ever use alcohol on plastic, especially some parts of controllers
2-do not use a vacuum on delicate electronics as it can create static
3-SSDs do not need to be defragged
do not do any of these things unless you are 100% sure you know what you're doing
instead of the toothpick i can ABSOLUTELY recommend a toothbrush, it doesnt damage the plastic and cleans it very good