PS4 Slim Cleaning, Maintenance and Dusting
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ส.ค. 2017
- PS4 slim cleaning is not as difficult as it is in the earlier versions of the PS4. One of the main differences is that with the slim you can actually get to the fan and the heat sink without even removing the warranty sticker. The top cover has to come off, then the power supply needs to be loosened and a metal plate needs to be removed. After that you have easy access to the fan as well as the heat sink for cleaning.
Dusting the PS4 is easily done using a dusting brush and some canned air or a vacuum. You can also use the dusting brush inside the PS4 slim on the fan and the heat sink.
Overall PS4 slim maintenance is pretty easy, especially when you compare it to the older consoles.
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you never followed up on doing a video i suggested on an earlier video of yours about if fitting dust filters are a good or bad idea for gaming consoles, i hope you will follow up on this. thanks man.
I will...it's just a matter of time.
Maybe this is a delusion, but since the last system update, my Slim is more ventilating and a lot less warm... maybe Sony changed the fan control? Before the update, the Slim was silently and really warm, now the fan's kick in much earlier.
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Hmmm. Steve do you think you could make a video solely about false myths and then prove them wrong while also giving us proof on how they're false? I've noticed that in some videos you briefly debunk some myths here & there and I really really like that, but I'd really enjoy an entire video centered around the topic. Almost like a "Mythbusters" PS4/Xbox One edition.
Who here in 2024
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Use it today
Does your PS4 sound like an air compressor? And did this help?@@markus4377
Yup 🙋🏽♂️
I
Thanks my flight finally landed
Lol
I thought my PS4 was going take off lol
Took me a minute to understand xD
I use my ps4 as the engine on my bike.
Lol
*If you have no experience I advise you not to take it apart*
Me: I’m gonna pretend I didn’t hear that
I've taken apart a ps2 before, that's experience enough lmao
Never gonna have experince if you dont try
@@rayankhattabi1013 my PS4 exploded
@@hypar2 wtf how
@@imxe it just happened
Straight to the point, no unnecessary long intro, no autobiography, just the info I came here for. I love this guy, great video I’ll sub!
Thank god... someone who doesn’t have a minute long intro
I hate long intros!
Straight to the point!!
@@trytowigglemynoodle298 yeah
I know right. Straight to the point!
@@Tronicsfix same
*if you live in a dirty dusty environment..*
Me: Hey that’s me:D
Same XD
He gave us a shoutout guys!
Ever heard of cleaning?
Fr roaches are all in my game 💀
@@hassii6803 ¿Ever heard of living in a third world country?
after a 2-3 years of use, this video helped me the most. even though I knew how to do it myself, I had to double check to make sure I didn't miss anything. of course one of my screws were pre-stripped, so I just replaced it with my screw kits. Everything is now running cool. Thank You!
Your videos are the best dude.
No crappy loud background music. No other distracting stuff.
Just right to it with clear and precise instructions.
Thank you.
I litteraly didnt know u could straight up pop the top off mine looks brand new inside thanks fir this video!!!
Same I just watched this so I know what to do in the future, when he said it pops off I jerked my head over and was like I gotta see lmao
I genuinely was so confused how you were supposed to even open it until this video
Frl same i thought i needed to get the warranty off then clean it didnt knew it was this easy
Do I just brute force it because this seems so sketchy
@@eyan4329 no you didnt it had that option but not a lot od people knew
Hello sir, thank you so much for this video!! I am a mom of 3 with a heavily used ps4 slim that is over 10 years old.. my husband and I have been using it since before we had children. I thought it finally died today but as a last stitch attempt I decided to take it apart to clean it. Your informative video saved me a great deal of trouble. Thank you so much!!!
For anyone who Dosent have canned air I used a hair dryer with a slim dryer head and taped off all of the opening except a little so the pressure there it works pretty good 👍🏻
Ps I never opened or cleaned a console before this helped
Got a pre owned ps4 from the shop last month. Noticed it was noisy as hell, stumbled upon this gem. Decided to try it. Yep, true enough the heat sink and the fan was dusty. Got some compressed air and the specialised screwdrivers. You can actually hear the difference afterwards. This vid is really helpful. Kudos mate! 👍🏽
As a new owner of PS4 slim that put his beloved console in heavy dusty area of home. This is beyond helpful. Thank you so much for making this video
This guy is more concerned about where I live than how I treat my ps4.
"Dirty dusty environment" when I saw the inside of my ps4 I was mortified when I realised I am in a dirty dusty environment
@pog4129 nah I just realized I haven't cleaned my ps4 since I got it in like 2018 lol it has every right to be this nasty
Super helpful and straight to the point. This dude gets it
That's what she said
Wow, this is gold! I bought my ps4 almost 3 years ago, and surely I'll now use this video to clean it. Thank you very much!
i appreciate it, my system wasn't that dirty I was scared as hell when I took it off. Thank you!
I bet you forgot you commented this
@@MIDEVILKING26 perhaps
@@UrPPhard lancer
Went out this morning to pick up a T8 and a can of compressed air. All done after 30mins and it is running very well. Your video is by far the best on here for cleaning the slim PS4! Thanks man👍
i got a t8 but it didnt unscrew everything
Finally someone who does a quick introduction and get right down to business no BS around
I’ve been using a vacuum with the brush attachment on electronics for decades without any issues. Great videos, great advice, and great info!
Ya, vacuums cause no problems with game consoles.
@@Tronicsfix please help me i have a ps4 slim there’s these black things on the cooler cover and i’m missing one and it’s driving me crazy i dont know the name of it
Did you do that without taking anything off?
@@Cylv4 just take the top case off and use the brush to get into nooks and crannies to lift up dust as the vacuum takes everything away
@@Darkshotchris lol the little black plastic circles? Those are security fasteners
Thank you so much. My ps4 used to sound like a damn vacuum cleaner, or a rocket ship. I thought it was about to take off xD. Your tutorial helped so much. I cleaned it. It doesnt make nearly as much noise.
Christian Haller 😂😂😂
Have you ever cleaned a ps4 before?
Even tho this was uploaded 5 years ago it still helped me a LOT, so thanks 😊🤝
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Thanks again. I did this 3 years ago and again yesterday. Feel like it will prolong the console's life. It certainly restores its quietness 👍
Finally i know how to clean my ps4 slim...tq man...:)
Those black screws aint even screws on mine
Anthony Gilbert same and idek how to get them off
this video address' the black welds thingies. Same guy
He has a updated video for those who have the updated PS4s with the black rivots,cheers.
How to get them of
@@daddyrnb726 pls send link for this video
While other people are opening presents I'm opening my ps4 slim of 6 years this Christmas morning and man was it dirty; no wonder it was overheating! Been having recent issues of it automatically shutting off randomly and finally decided to do something about it. So grateful to finding your video; never knew I could just pop the panel off without any tools!
Omg, I didn't have tools and completely obliterated the metal plate thing around where it meets the screws. Im in disbelief in how quiet it is now, I can actually hear my breathing. I'm speechless and at the same time hysterically laughing from how amazing it is. Thank you
So did you just put the cover back on without the metal plate and it's been fine?
I still put it on and ive had no issues, its been about a year and the sound is kicking up again so its probably time to clean it again
I know it's a year later but.....I'm just curious, how did you get the plate out without tools? I'm trying to picture it but I'm struggling
@@justsomeguy9325 i ripped the metal thingy before it bent into the square indent. I think i used a pair of needle nose pliers to do it
@@angrygamez7750 insanity
I really like this man he's really honest that goes a long way with me usually people in your trade are lying blagging b's you seam to be a genuine person
Just thank you, you helped me a lot, my ps4 was screaming every time I turned it on, the fan is like reactor but after I cleaned it everything is peaceful
Who’s here because people are saying your PS4 is loud in the backround
Me some people assume my mouth is just too close to the mic
I've had my ps4 slim for at least 3 years, and have never cleaned it... My friends are noting me that they can hear the fan of my Ps4 going constantly.
@@verttisyrjala2897 same😭 I’ve had mine for 4 years and never cleaned it
@@yourmomsleftcheek1471 I actually cleaned it after I posted that comment... Highly recommend for you to do it too, its actually very easy and your Ps4 will be noticeably quieter and wont run as hot after.
Me
Your videos are a huge must for PS4 owners. Thank you so much for this I feel so much better after cleaning my PlayStation!
Thank you...glad you liked the video!
I DINT KNOW YOU COULD JUST POP THE TOP XD, THAT'S HOW YOU KNOW IVE NEVER CLEANED IT. THANX FOR THE VID MAN!! IT REALLY HELPED OUT
@@Drion086 yeah
@@Drion086 yes duh
@@Drion086 is it safe?
thank you my ps4 has sounded like a jet engine for the past 2 years
Did u have a camouflage ps4
Steve, thank you your videos are so good. Taking the time to mention the location of little clips etc that might move or fall out... Life saver!
Thx soo much bro
My ps was so dirty and sounded like an airplane when it was loading up now it sounds Normal your a beast
Love it man! Glad this helped.
Hallo do you know of to get the black dots of the metal plate bc no body Lets it ser
And in my ps4 it isnt screws its just plastic pls help me if Someone see this
@@yusufkose286 just remove it
could have shown putting it back together, and close ups before you unscrewed anything, but as a whole very clear video this guy knows what he's doing. Thanks.
For some of the newer ps4 slim models, you will find that the some of the screws are a sort-of melted plastic screw. It was like they poured plastic inside and let it solidify to prevent you from opening it. If your console has this, be extremely careful.
I used a VERY small flat-head tip and carefully chisseled underneath them until the screw driver "beheaded" the top of them. Only then could I open it enough to blow out the heat sync and fan.
I'm guessing this is a way to void your warranty.
Yeah mine had a similar thing and I bought it in 2018.
same here, when you put everything back together did it still fit snug?
@@notchrisortega7076 I presume it would since there are still screws. I am about to do it myself, wish me luck
@@arjanbillan same
@shade_dayz_warzone8641 I did do it in the end, I used a very small flat head bit to chisel away at the plastic nibs and it worked, scratched the top a bit but so much dust cleaned out its so much quieter
Great tutorial. Opened/cleaned it in a couple minutes. No hassle, no damage 👍
Thanks you very much, we need more experts like you.
Can't thank you enough
My pleasure!
I bet you forgot you commented this
@@MIDEVILKING26 i bet you forgot you commented this
@@safiagames8588 I bet you forgot you commented this
@@andrewbledsoe131 I bet you forgot you commented this
Im 13 and you helped me and my dad and also the fins on the ps4 we cleaned witha pipe cleaner. Great video. Thanks
Thank you. Your videos are very clear and comprehensive.
I bought my first ps4 slim in 2019, the days of play edition. Its very quiet but gets very hot. And I can see why. Now I know it's just plastic getting hot. Lol
Edit: I would've never thought you can go this far into it without voiding the warranty.
This guy is legend in my books I just cleaned up my ps4 by following his instructions to the letter now it runs better than it has in a long time. THANK YOU!!!
Didn’t have canned air... used a rag, some water/soap, and some q tips and cleaned just the minimum that I could and it really made my PS4 quieter thank you
I just used baby wipes, the broke teenager's way to clean a ps4
@@SolidN8 babywipes on the fan?
@@Gamerealm976 you think I'm gonna dismantle the ps4? Nah, I just clean the nook and crannys of the slim model
@@SolidN8 how's that working out for ya so far as a fellow broke student
Great video! Cleaned my system exactly the way u demonstrated here in the video. My PS4 looks and sounds brand new. Thanks a million!
Thank you so much for the info! I've been meaning to deep clean my PS4 but had no money to give it to a perfessional. Really easy to do too!
Thanks for this, being a PC gamer I didn't know consoles were so helpful now. Popped the lid off, blasted the dust out with a cold hair dryer and how its purring like a kitten, one happy kiddiwink!
Them: Canned Air
Filipinos: Mouth Blow
HAHAHAHA TRUE
I can confirm
I used a straw and blew right thru it at the fan and it worked just fine
Im not Filipine but I did it🤣
@@kristiann03 lol
Thanks for this video sir, short, sweet and too the point. Told me everything I need to know 👌🏻
Greetings.
I play Xbox One (Slim) myself but a friend of mine have a grandson, whose console is a PS4, that had begun to malfunction and this worked wonders! Kudos. Respect!
This helped me clean out my ps4 and the metal grid at the back of the fan that was covered in dust bunnies. Thank you so much for this video has helped me out big time
Thank you, this has been extremely useful. I do this every few months now. There is a lot of dust in India and after a while the PS4 really starts to heat from clogging. This restores it back to original condition and it runs cool and quiet. By the way, my PS4 had the rivets and I had to scrape the heads the first time, but after that its quick and easy.
“If U live in a dusty dirty environment” He so shady🤣😂
Your videos are the best when it comes to opening consoles, I follow it step by step and never had any problems, thanks for the info
Omg I didnt know you could clean your ps4! Thanks man, my parents were a bit angry by the sound but now it is completely silent! Very good tutorial (although this video is 2 years old it is still very helpfull)
Congratulations 🌟✨
This guy makes really useful videos. Got a PS4 slim few days ago and i watched some of his videos to learn tricks and stuff. Great content!
Thanks man! You really helpt me with this video. There was a carpet of dust inside my ps4. My ps4 was sounding like an airplane. Thumbs up!
I just wanted to say thanks a ton, I was trying to clean it on my own and I was absolutely clueless before I saw your video
Great video, took my sons PS4 apart as it was not working..... over heating all the time.......cleaned the heat sink now work great..... thanks for your help
This helped alot finally my ps4 aint like a damn aeroplane
love your videos nice one, 1 love all d way from Nigeria
Thanks man! Glad you liked it.
Just did this clean thank you for the tutorial, turned it on and it went pop, purchased new PS4, runs mint.. cheers
Man thank you so much! I just got a ps4 slim and now I'm going to start cleaning it atleast 1 time a month! Great video!
TronicsFix
,thank you very much,all cudos to you,,..I wacht your video about PS4 slim and thay are assome..so r u ,
So pro ,and intelegent commentary are so on the point, I start to follow your work , and I wish you all the best .
p.s. love the T - shirt......
Bobo
Thanks for the positive comment!
Thanks to this vid I cleaned my ps4 and it was dirty Af from the inside. Anyone worried about the black plastic melted bolts just get a plier and start squashing it ( but be very careful) the quality of the plastic bolt is cheap, you can just smooth it out enough to get the metal plate off but once again be very very careful doing this.
Wait but how do I get it off?
@@adriana7006 use a cutter.
@@sannyan848 I ended up making the whole thing come off then I tried Melting it a bit so it could stick back on… the whole thing ended up burning
@@adriana7006 you absolutely did not need to melt the plastic it was unnecessary. It would've been fine either way.
Just did this! Thanks for the video! There was a scary moment where I found a loose spring, but a picture on reddit helped me figure out where it went
Straight to the point. I’m here for it. Thanks!
Bro when u pulled up the top my heart stopped for a second
lol same
I had a black screen when I started my ps4. After watching your video I was able to completely clean it and it work again! Thank you!
Same thing has been happening to me I'm about to clean my ps4 to see if it'll work
@@Jaywtheway 2 years late but results?
THANK U SO MUCH I JUST CLEANED MINE AND IT WORKED WONDERS, MY ANXIETY WAS THROUGH THE ROOFS WHEN I TRIED TO TAKE THE LID OFF
Hey bud, I've recommended your video's to anyone in the PS4 community on FB that had a problem and every time they say thank you and the video helped. Thank's for the advice bro..
Actually, it draws air in from the front of the ps4. Between the 2 usb ports. Kind of hard to notice but it does draw from there. Those vents on the side are for stagnant heat and it blows the hot air out the back
Like I said before: you're the best, thanks and greetings from México !!!
u r the best! thanks for making a very understanding video and easy to follow, because i hadnt found someone who explains the important parts of the whole cleaning situation, keep up the good work!
I really appreciated this. I bought a Ps4 Slim for really cheap off Facebook Marketplace and it was really dirty and so I wanted to clean it to avoid problems in the future. I take care of my stuff, thanks again.
I literally don’t know what tool to use to open the middle part in the gray
Torx 8
Idk how to take out the little black crews things😭
@@Sanchezlittlegam_xavier I'm having the same problem. For him it didn't seem he had those in
@@mariogiron1568 yeah idk
@@Sanchezlittlegam_xavier There is an updated version of this vid.
They should really make these things easier to clean...
Crystal clear short video ! My jet engine finally stopped! Thanks a lot!
hahahaa lmao
god bless your soul. you cannot even hear my ps4 anymore. its like brand new. thank you, thank you, thank you!
6:24 I just wanted to mention that I appreciated this video but when I cracked open my sons's PS4 slim with the intention of removing this metal plate I found that the 8 screws were NOT infact screws. On this model PS4 slim, an Australian release Battlefront 2 Grey CUH-2102B the 8 screws you remove at this point are all plastic pressed and so far I've not found an easy way to remove them without getting aggressive and possibly breaking them. Once out if possible I doubt they would go back in either. Big disappointment as his PS4 air intake vents and fan are quite dirty and I wanted to give it a good clean out but looks like Sony decided they don't want this plate removed at least on this model.
EDIT: Just found your video on removing these th-cam.com/video/dXH-c8hkueM/w-d-xo.html You are a champion :)
Ayyyy I have the same one
Same thing with my ps4 slim
Same
Same as me except it's like that on all models I think. I don't know how to remove them
Me too except not all of them are plastic🤦🏽♀️ some of them are screws some of them are the plastic things
Thanks for this video Steve, very helpful, I was always worried about taking my console apart because of the warranty issue.
Glad this helped!
I really liked how simply you make your videos! Thank you.
Thanks for an easy to follow and understand video. I was having the loud fan running sound for about a year, I brought my ps4 second hand, for the past week it would give warnings of overheating and to turn off the console. After watching your video and following your steps, I successfully cleaned my fan and heat exchanger, which were both horrid. Now my console runs 1,000% cooler and quieter.
--GREAT TO MEET YOU!!
Thank you so much!!!!!! You spoke perfectly, went straight to the point and showed with details and awesome end tips!!!!!
I'm a PC gamer so I know nothing about consoles.
Just started gaming on my son's ps4 and been loving it!!
--God bless 🙏
Is there a video for the newer model that came out 2018/2019? I'm just curious if the heat sink plate is the same on newer models?
Even though this video is 3 years old I am thankful that you made it
Thank you so much for this quick, concise and easy breakdown!
Thanks you so much for this!! Now my ps4 doesn’t sound like a jet engine spooling up lol
My ps4 literally has black covers over EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THE SCREWS
I know same get players
Sinamasterlegend pliers
@@justkerby6663 lmao
Same here, I thought they were just covers but you can't even remove them to get to a screw head.
@@Salamander306 yeah
I just wanted to say thank you for the information. I got mine back working. Big thumbs up from me.
I live in the place who does not have any air conditioner or any sort of cleaner so it's very dusty and I need to clean my PS4 about every two or three months I think as soon as I hear some weird noise and after 4 years I'm still watching this video you are a big help thank you
Nice t-shirt 👍🏻
Ha, ha...thanks!
Hey man my ps4 is having a lot of loading problems. I was wondering if theres a certain part in the playstation that I need to take a look at and maybe fix?
Hard drive
Gosh. Just cleaned this morning and is like brand new. An eagle has landed 😂😂
Thanks bro my ps4 used to sound like a jet and turn off in small amount if time and now i cant even hear it and I can play long hours now I love u so much bro thanks so much man keep grinding
Thank Steve again, can you make video or just answer me, external fan blowing to your ps4 .is it gona help with over heating?
thanks m8
Sure it would help...but it's always better to just fix the problem that's causing the overheating. It's usually a broken fan or plugged heat sink
You kind of sound like Kermit the frog
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Damn .... ruined his voice for me...
@@rubrub1387 i agree but i like the books more
Fernando Balderrama 😂😂😂
Kermit hit puberty
Thank you guy, cleaned my pro a few days ago and it was sorely needed. Also just cleaned my gf's slim 👌
Thanks a lot for your help, you save me some money and make me feel like I was in my first classes of TIC
thanks Steve
can you plz do ps4 pro video
Yes