How to clean your PS5
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How to clean your PlayStation 5
If yourPS5sounds louder than normal or has been sitting in an enclosed space for a while, it might be time for a clean. Dust is an inescapable problem for all sorts of hardware, and a build-up can lead to components overheating. Worse still, this could result in a hardware failure, so if you’d rather be safe than sorry, you should consider cleaning your PS5 every few months.
Thankfully,Sonydesigned the PS5 in such a way that cleaning the console is surprisingly easy. You can remove the console’s externalfaceplates or coverswithout needing to reach for a toolkit, and the design generally does a good job of preventing excessive amounts of dust from settling inside the console.
If you’re looking for a detailed breakdown of how to clean your PS5, then, follow the steps below.
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How often should I clean my PS5?
You shouldn’t need to clean your PS5 very often, but there’s no definitive answer for how frequently a clean is required. Everyone’s home and setup is different, and most consoles won’t need anything more than a surface level dusting now and then. If you’ve got pets, smoke or have carpeted floors, dust and hair can accumulate more quickly.
It’s good practice to check your hardware every few months, then. After all, no one wants their console sounding like an airplane taking off when playing a game. If you do notice an increase in fan noise, it’s a good indication that your PS5 may need a clean. The fans will kick up at a faster rate to cool the PS5 more effectively, but if they’re working overtime for too long, this could cause your PlayStation 5 to overheat.
Final thoughts
Prevention goes a long way in keeping dust at bay. Using an air purifier can help combat any build-up, but it won’t do all the work and you’ll need to replace the filters regularly. Even if it’s just an external wipe, cleaning the PS5 faceplates frequently is sensible, as is placing your PS5 on top of a cabinet or table to avoid the floor. Of course, make sure those surfaces are cleaned regularly too.
Sony recommends ensuring that the air vents on the sides and back of the PS5 console have at least 10cm of free space and are not blocked or obstructed. Specifically, it advises avoiding placing your PS5 in a narrow or cramped space, and not allowing dust to build up in or around the PS5 console’s air vents.Want to keep your other consoles clean? Here’show to clean your Xbox Series Xandhow to clean your Xbox Series S. Got a Switch? No problem. Here’show to clean your Nintendo Switch.
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Henry is a freelance writer based in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. When he’s not wandering in VR or burning through his RPG backlog, he’s probably planning his next D&D session.
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