{"id":5668,"date":"2021-04-05T11:33:56","date_gmt":"2021-04-05T06:33:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/how-to\/?p=5668"},"modified":"2021-04-05T11:33:56","modified_gmt":"2021-04-05T06:33:56","slug":"how-to-clean-your-playstation-4-fans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/how-to\/how-to-clean-your-playstation-4-fans\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clean Your PlayStation 4 Fans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">All the ambitious <strong>PS4<\/strong> users out there must know by now that to keep your PlayStation in its best condition, it is wise to clean it every now and then. <strong>Follow our guide<\/strong> on how to clean your PlayStation 4 fans to <strong>improve their performance<\/strong>. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Known and appreciated for its<strong> miniature size<\/strong> and <strong>sharp rhombus-shaped edges<\/strong>, the PlayStation 4 is a remarkably useful device. It is almost perfect with only one serious drawback: its <strong>ducted fans.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Over the course of time, the fans in your PlayStation4 trap dust and have to work twice as hard to keep the system cool. A <strong>dust-clad PS4 fan tends to make a lot of loud noise<\/strong> as it moves extra fast and should be cleaned up to quiet it down.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Here is how you can<strong> fix this problem<\/strong> in simple and easy steps.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to Clean Your PlayStation4 Fans<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">What Will You Require\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Clean Your PlayStation 4 Fans\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To begin, you will require the following basic things:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Georgia\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>One Standard Phillips-head\u00a0Screwdriver:<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0To open a few screws inside the PS4 that require this specific screwdriver.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Georgia\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>One <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/tr9-torx-security-screwdriver-ps4\/s?k=tr9+torx+security+screwdriver+ps4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TR9\u00a0<\/a>Torx<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong> Security Bit Screwdriver:<\/strong> A PS4 works best with the small\u00a0center-holed T9 security screwdriver to open its screws.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Georgia\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Knife or a Sharp Object:<\/strong> To rip off the stickers that cover the rear screws.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Georgia\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>A blower or Can of<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>\u00a0Compressed Air:<\/strong> To blow the dust out of the fans.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Georgia\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Cotton Balls:<\/strong> To help clean up some of the dust on the fans. You can also use a cotton swab for this.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Georgia\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Flashlight:<\/strong> To better inspect the hardware and inside spots.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Georgia\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Cleaning Brush with Hard Bristles:<\/strong> To scrub out any caked dust from the blade gaps.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">1. Power Off and Unplug Your PlayStation4<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Always make sure that your PS4 is completely powered off and<strong> unplugged<\/strong> before you open it and start cleaning. If your PlayStation is in<strong> Rest Mode<\/strong> and is showing an <strong>orange light,<\/strong> turn it down completely.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">To power off your console,<strong> press and hold<\/strong> the <strong>PlayStation button<\/strong> on the controller. This will open the <strong>Quick Menu.<\/strong> Go to<strong> Power<\/strong> and then select <strong>Turn Off PS4<\/strong>. After all the lights on your PS4 turn off, unplug the <strong>power cable, HDMI cord,<\/strong> and all other<strong> wires<\/strong> and <strong>USB devices<\/strong> connected to your console. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <img decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter wp-image-5671 size-large\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 662 442'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/how-to\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/playstation4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"how to clean your playstation 4 fans\" width=\"662\" height=\"442\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">2. Remove Stickers and Unscrew the Screws<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Turn your PS4 around so that its back is towards you and <strong>flip it around<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Here you will see <strong>three stickers<\/strong> in line with the power cable port. Remove those stickers carefully with a knife or a <strong>sharp pointy object<\/strong>. Try not to damage anything by putting scratch marks as you remove them.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">After you have removed the stickers, take the <strong>TR9 screwdrive<\/strong>r to unscrew the screws that are under the stickers. Once out, set the screws <strong>safely aside<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">3. Take the Cover Off<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Once you have taken out the screws, the cover will come right off as the screws hold it in place. Simply <strong>tug the cover up<\/strong> and pull the edges slightly. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Clean any dust on the cover that you might see with a <strong>blower or a\u00a0cotton\u00a0swab<\/strong> before putting it aside.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">You will be able to see your fan in the system by now but you must first remove another component.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">4. Remove the Power Supply<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Before you plunge into the heat sink<\/strong> and thoroughly clean the fan, you need to take out the power supply first.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">The <strong>PSU is held in place by five screws<\/strong>. <strong>Three<\/strong> of these five screws will <strong>require a TR9 security screwdriver<\/strong> to unscrew and <strong>two will use a standard Phillip screwdriver.<\/strong> Carefully use each screwdriver to unscrew the five screws.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Once you have carefully removed all five screws, you can remove the PSU. Carefully grab it by the sides and pull it gently upwards. It is<strong> connected to the motherboard<\/strong> through a cable underneath so make sure you don\u2019t accidentally remove that. After lifting it up, flip it over gradually so it still stays connected to the cable but rests on the side. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">5. Clean the Dust Out<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">You will now have a clear vision of the heat sink and the fan.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Take your compressed air can or the blower to <strong>blow out the dust<\/strong> and point it towards the fan.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Blow <strong>short bursts of air<\/strong> to get rid of all the dust in the corners and the blades.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Make sure you blow the dust out of the system instead of blowing it further deep inside.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Your cotton swabs and cotton balls will come in handy at this point to clean out any dust that the blower can\u2019t reach.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Most of the dust can be found on the <strong>heat sink, outside edges<\/strong>, and especially the <strong>fan<\/strong> so <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">target<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0those areas.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Do not hold your compressed air can in an<strong> upside-down position<\/strong> as the liquid inside it may fall out and cause damage to your system. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Make sure that you <strong>do not spray air directly onto the fan<\/strong>. Spinning the fan at a very fast speed can break its circuitry. Try to hold the fan with a finger or any soft object before blowing the air on it. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Always spray the air in bursts.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">6. Replace the Components<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">After you have carefully cleaned everything out, put everything back in the opposite order you took it out.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Flip the PSU over<\/strong> carefully and place it neatly in its spot.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Insert the five screws in their respective places. If you have forgotten, the two screws in the bottom corners are\u00a0<\/span><strong>Phillips<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>\u00a0head screws<\/strong> and the remaining three are TR9 screws.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Put the cover back into its place and press the edges down lightly to fix it securely.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Next, put the <strong>TR9 screws back on the PS4<\/strong>. If you want, you can add the stickers back at this point. In any case, your warranty sticker will be damaged by default.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">7. Clean the HDD Bay<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Now that your PS4 is all cleaned and assorted back, there is<strong> one optional spot<\/strong> that you might also want to clean out: <strong>the HDD Bay.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In a PlayStation4, there is a <strong>separate hard drive compartment<\/strong> that might have some of the build-up dust. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You will see a <strong>shiny part on your PS4<\/strong> on the extreme left. Press and slide it to remove the cover to access the <strong>HDD bay.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is held down by a<strong>\u00a0Phillips head screw<\/strong>. Remove the HDD and clean any dust particles you might find there.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once you are done, simply slide it in and replace the screw.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a08. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rebuilding the Database<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One additional step that you can choose to do to completely optimize your <strong>PlayStation\u2019s software performance<\/strong> is to Rebuild its Database. Doing so optimizes all the data your PS4 has on your drive. It serves similarly to defragmenting your computer and is beneficial for your console\u2019s performance. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To perform a\u00a0<strong>Database\u00a0Rebuild,<\/strong> make sure your PlayStation4 is powered off completely.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Long press the Power button<\/strong> on the front of the console. Keep pressing it until you hear <strong>two beeps<\/strong> which will send your PS4 into a <strong>Safe Mode.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Next, connect your controller with your PS4 using a USB cable and press the PlayStation button. This will <strong>sync both. <\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Choose the Rebuild Database option and leave it to the PS4 to perform the operation.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This process might take some time. Once done, it will take you back to your <strong>home screen.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Rebuild Database operation does not remove any data however, it will make some minor changes.<strong> For example,<\/strong> you will be viewed the basic tips in the Discover notifications again, the Home screen will not have your <strong>recently <a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/how-to\/how-to-buy-playstation-games-from-psn-in-pakistan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">played games<\/a>,<\/strong> etc. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After you have performed a Rebuild Database operation on your PS4, you will notice that your console will <strong>run smoother and faster.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to Clean Your PS4 Slim and PS4 Pro<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PS4 Slim:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cleaning the PS4 Slim is similar to PS4 with <strong>minute differences:<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"6\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You <strong>won\u2019t have to remove the stickers<\/strong> to remove the cover.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"6\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once you have removed the cover, you will be able to see the fan clearly. The rest of the cleaning process is similar to that of PS4.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PS4 Pro:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To open a PS4 pro,<strong> pull the right and left corners of the cover<\/strong> and slide it back to remove the cover.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The fan is quite visible in a PS4 Pro and therefore allows cleaning quite simply.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The<strong> heat sink<\/strong> in a PS4 Pro is<strong> inserted very deep<\/strong> and you will need to remove the entire console which is not a very smart idea.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0it\u2019s better to stick to cleaning the dust off of your fan.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some Pro Tips:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Even though cleaning your PS4 fans is a simple and straightforward process, the delicacies of hardware cannot be stressed enough. It is advised that you <strong>take extreme care<\/strong> while performing the cleaning process mentioned below. To be extra careful, it is always wise to <strong>back up your saved data<\/strong> prior to cleaning your PlayStation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Before you start cleaning your PS4 model, it is important to remember that opening its console will <strong>void any warranty<\/strong> that you may have.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Take your console to <strong>a safe and roomy space<\/strong> before opening it up. 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