Clean your loud PS4 Pro! (Model CUH-7115B)

[@kingrofty]

I have watched a gazillion videos on how to clean your PS4 Pro, but this one is by far the best! Thank you so much for sharing this video, I'm doing mine this afternoon.

[@mappythewise3092]

Followed this step by step. what turned out great was my buddy has the exact console model and all. and after doing everything following the instructions the machine doesnt over heat and works better then it ever has. thank you so much for showing us how to do this!

[@xxxcrazykidxxx1893]

Was it hard

[@xxxcrazykidxxx1893]

I have this exact model so I would like to know

[@BIBBLE17]

Hi can you please clean my ps4 it’s the same model as Star Wars edition

[@GH-uk6lp]

Cleaning the heatsink (the intake of which was about 1/4 blocked by dust) and fan and applying fresh thermal paste really made a difference. It solved the fan noise and our PS4 Pro now runs quietly. In our case I suspect cleaning the heatsink made most of the difference. The instructions were very good. Thank you for posting Matt.

[@linklooklisten]

I love seeing this! Thank you!!

[@Morrowclaw]

I was so nervous and stressed about this and every other video seemed to skip steps and I need details, to see every move. I followed your video and then loaded up Tales of Arise which last week caused my PS4 Pro to sound like an Apollo mission. Now, it's silent. Thank you so much. Definitely the best guide I've watched.

[@pram5532]

By the way how did you like Tales of Arise? Recommend buying it?

[@Morrowclaw]

@@pram5532 I liked the combat and world but I found the characters and story to be really bland and lacking. I personally wouldn't recommend it but that's just me and Tales of Graces is my favourite which a lot of people don't like.

[@robras2850]

@@pram5532awesome game if you like rpgs 👌

[@brucenolin6726]

You sir, are a life saver! Mine was much louder than the one you worked on, but it was much dustier. Now it's whisper quiet. Thanks for the video.

[@linklooklisten]

Awesome!

[@xxxcrazykidxxx1893]

Was it hard

[@brucenolin6726]

@@xxxcrazykidxxx1893 not hard but make sure you keep track of which screws go where. A couple different sizes.

[@2kelite320]

@@linklooklisten how much do you charge? Are you looking for new business ?

[@jacobalvarez5735]

Grabbed this exact ps4 off marketplace and it sounded like a fighter jet taking off, after following step by step on cleaning this sucker it sounds so much better! Thank you for the detailed steps and direction couldn’t have done it without you!

[@B_HarTz]

I’m about to grab a same console on marketplace and worry that, I’ll have to do this and I’m nervous lol I hate taking my own electronics apart like this video lol just putting it back together is the hardest part

[@WarzonBG]

hey man i watched a lot of videos but i didn't like them but yours was the top especially the cleaning of the controller i liked a lot i have never seen someone clean like that well done man👍👍👍

[@TheMrWPAT]

I cannot thank you enough for this video. I've seen a few others that are maybe 5-10 minutes long. This was so thoughtful and concise. I am not mechanically inclined was still able to complete this work in >1 hour. That includes the fact that I had a model with several differences. I went from jet engine PS4 pro to silent. It's amazing. Side note - It's probably not worth buying that 70$ tool set. Just get the 3 tools you use. I didn't use anything else from it, and just used a mini flat head and tweezers of my own.

[@linklooklisten]

Thank you for the kind words! Glad you were able to calm things down in there :)

[@carlylewilson7521]

Thank you so much for this video. I've been skeptical about cleaning my ps4 but this video made me comfortable and really helped me out. No more jet plane !

[@Rawkr57]

This absolutely saved my butt and made an ENORMOUS difference! Even for a beginner like me, I didn't even have a spare screw leftover hahaha For me one main issue was the thermal paste splooshed out the sides and onto the circuit board. Leaving little to none where it needed to be. After scooping up the splooshed paste and putting it where it should be, it made a huge difference. Thanks for the great video and help!

[@jameskei7053]

Great video, but be careful when disconnecting the white cord that goes from the power supply to the motherboard. It can rip the connector off of the motherboard altogether. Found out the hard way unfortunately. Turns out, that happens quite a bit. A lot of repair videos on that also on KZbin.

[@iambryguy4]

Ditto. I was even using needle nose pliers. Probably would be worth also supporting the connector on the board as well, for next time. Learned that one the hard way. Time to try and fix it with my shaky hand and no microscope 😱

[@nicolaspatto444]

Greetings from Argentina, I searched a lot of tutorials and then I found yours It's amazing how detailed and very well showed the tutorial was My PS4 was being very loud the past year and even after trying some service from a couple of guys that work with PCs and mobiles, I tried to do the thing in my own Best decision ever, I'm literally crying because it's so quiet now

[@alexbecker3714]

Thank you SO SO MUCH!!! I used to think the menu in Horizon Zero Dawn was just intensive to load up and that Mortal Shell was just a high-graphical game, but turns out my heat sink was clogged with dust and my thermal paste was bad! Thanks for helping me get there 🥰

[@linklooklisten]

Good job!

[@N8Morgan78]

Very helpful video. I watched this one about a year ago. Saved it for today. Successfully cleaned my pro. Thanks for the easy to follow steps. Cheers!

[@iLoveTheseRemoras]

Masterfully done video! Closeups, thorough explanation, no horrifying loud music - 5/5 would clean again 👌

[@WhiteOneRomeo]

She’s running like she’s brand new again! Thanks brotha

[@lestergutierrez943]

Thanks for that little hole trick with the screws. That's saved me so much time.

[@kevinhamill1225]

Thankyou So much!! This video was super helpful. I took our PS4 Pro apart , following your steps and about 2 hours later (OMG) I got it all back together and it's working much better The unit has been running about 10 minutes and it super quiet so far. Thanks again!

[@Nofriendszero]

Hey Matt. Wanted to say thanks awesome break down. My ps4 pro had a heatsink full of dust. Re-pasted chip set and copper top of sink. Just wanted to say thanks. No more jet noises.

[@rahastings1066]

You’re a legend. Really pleased I no longer have a jet engine in my front room!

[@grodanboii]

Everyone please be careful when removing the power supply cord from the motherboard! I broke mine off completely and we cannot fix it.

[@dosikstudios3178]

I literally just broke mine too

[@Sefirosu0522]

Thanks so much!! just followed this video to clean my Star Wars PS4 Pro. It needed the cleaning. Surprising as it's like 4 feet off the floor. There was a lot of dust in there. I also swapped out my HD from 1TB to 2TB. Thanks so much for this awesome informative video!!!

[@linklooklisten]

I'm glad it was helpful! Good work cleaning up!

[@edwardsun9819]

Thank you! This guide helped me with cleaning and swapping out the thermal paste. There was a stock blob of thermal paste all over the the main processor.

[@edwardsun9819]

The console is no longer a jet engine. Dust bunnies have been kicked out. I'm going to install foam dust filters.

[@copyright_karl]

One of those tuts where the reassembly is also covered. Thanks!

[@richardstone8615]

Much respect you get back to a lot of people’s comments ✊🏼

[@linklooklisten]

🤜🤛

[@mrzednut1618]

Thanks for producing this content. I followed this step by step and my system that sounded like a Harrier Jump Jet in take off is now quiet as a mouse. My heatsink had pretty much the same level of dust, but going between each element with a cloth and doing the thermal paste sorted it out. Clear, good presentation, with enough detail, kudos Sir.

[@arp3259]

Thank you for your help good sir. My cousin who is more tech savvy than I can ever be. Followed your steps and now my play station is as quiet as when i first bought the damn thing. I am actually very surprised didn't think this would actually work

[@cesarhoffmann489]

Thank you so much for the video. I have the same model and I was surprised that when I opened it, I found the same cooling paste mess hahaha.

[@richstrasdin4991]

Followed step by step. Like new again. I owe you a few beers. Much thanks.

[@YangLeee]

I have the same Ps4. So, the thermal paste was the issue for my PS4... Wow. Thank you. Even tho I only use my ps4 to watch movies or shows, I still need to take care of it.

[@dikardvondoom3574]

Great walkthrough. It’s extremely quiet now. 👍

[@dominicguerra7032]

Just followed your instructions, everything went well for me! Thanks!

[@Justpippen1]

Amazing work, thank you so much! The difference in noise is staggering. I took my time, cross referencing your work with my slightly different model (7016b) and i managed to pull it trough thanks to your clear explaination of every step.

[@linklooklisten]

Awesome work yourself my friend!

[@nikolamaglov9028]

do u think its worth its worth getting 7016 model cuz of noice or to buy a newer one like a 7216 or 7116?

[@Christm76]

Super ! Many thanks! Followed from start till end and now running silent! Thanks again for making time for this tutorial!

[@rockl79]

Another thing I would recommend doing is replacing the thermal pads with 1mm pads. It helped a lot on my ps4 pro

[@7NieR]

What brand? Can you send me a link please

[@Hirokuro_Asura]

Yeah naming a brand would help. Something from AliExpress probably will be a waste of money...

[@Hirokuro_Asura]

Now I'm sure it will be a waste of money: Ordered two heatsinks for RAM, they came 2-3 months after the order was placed and as the "thermal adhesion compound" there was just a two sided see-through tape. I wonder how's that supposed to work as a thermal pad. Well, luckily I was ordering those heatsinks just for the purpose of trying out and aesthetics, and not because I actually needed heatsinks for my RAM, but nevertheless.

[@ColombianKarma]

@@7NieR thermal grizzly is the best option. Thanks for the vídeo!

[@bigdaddyjh2002]

I'm pretty sure I just have a dusty house. Followed the instructions (which were super easy to follow) and added new paste. Put it all back together. I couldn't even hear the fan on heavy graphics games like CoD zombies. About two months later it's loud again. Open it up just the top and bottom plate and I see a light layer of dust. I'm definitely going to buy an air purifier. 😅

[@jacobstaley1828]

just finished putting it back together after following what you say and gotta say it's a really good walk through, I guess you could call it, mine kept overheating after about 2 hours use so this should have fixed that issue. thanks.

[@shallowagony]

So this is actually the fix for overheating and loud noises, I ended up doing this because I've had this exact model for 4 years, only mistake I made was accidentally cutting 2 cords of the power supply but got them fixed but now my ps4 pro sounds like just a regular fan now, highly recommended tho from now on I'd just get the warranty

[@jurajfatura4841]

Thank you so so much, I was going step by step with your video and now it's much much cleaner and without dust and what more important much more quiet. Again thanks a lot 👍👏

[@rudolphrico9161]

Just followed your instructions. My god of war ps4 pro sounds great now ! Thank you

[@marekh.3449]

Hello. I followed every step in your video, but the problem with loud is not solved. I dont know where I made mistake. Another point is, that my mechanic in ps4 doesnt work yet. Can somebody help me please?

[@zeroskillz2427]

Thanks for this video , not once but twice i followed step by step!! its always nice to have a thorough walk through !! spot on and on point ! love the video of the controller too, I have the same model Starwars set bought for my 2 boys years ago and we cleaned it once together and this time i did it by myself,, Thanks again!

[@linklooklisten]

You got skillz! Thanks for the kind words

[@miradouce]

Thank you so much for this video. It was easy to follow. My son's console is a little different from yours but i was still able to get the job done. His console is working great now. Thank you again.

[@linklooklisten]

Great job!! 😃

[@DarkBykeTwitch]

Thank you, all screws ended up in same spot!

[@linklooklisten]

Niiiiice!

[@MrLukassky]

I recently cleaned my PS4 Pro (Spiderman Edition) and the result was phenomenal. It wasn't that dirty inside to begin with, but changing original thermal pads on memory for Gelid GC Extreme and thermal grease on APU for TG Kryonaut made this console almost dead silent. Now the loudest part are coils....

[@linklooklisten]

Coil whine is a nuisance, but I prefer that over a loud fan!

[@donaldmett]

Wow !! Nice job, it's nice that u made the video, in detail, can I ask if u ever do it for others, with pay of course, am 68 and just bought a PS4 pro, used, but adult owned said it works great no problems, but one never knows. Really good video.

[@suryakhanal9948]

I have a ps4 pro that I bought used and it makes such a loud souund and I’ve taken the top cover off and tried cleaning the fans to my best ability but it’s still so loud and I don’t want to deep clean it and take it apart because I don’t want it to break or anything so I really don’t know what to do

[@linklooklisten]

At some point you might conquer the fear and just go for it! You gotta start somewhere. Yes, it's expensive and would suck if it gets messed up, but even that is a lesson. I've messed up lots of times modding and fixing, but it's all apart of the experience. You might be surprised what you're capable of my friend!

[@ziia4316]

Dude! Thanks so much bud. Just bought a used God of War ps4 pro for my girlfriend that was filthy as hell. Ended up taking it apart completely and cleaning it up but ended up with 5 extra screws somehow. Unfortunately all the video on KZbin are different models of the pro but thankfully you have my exact model so I'm confident I'll be able to figure out where those remaining screws go cuz of your help. Really well done detailed step by step video. Liked and subscribed and look forward to checking out more of your content. Cheers

[@linklooklisten]

Thanks man! Good luck. Luckily only 2 types of screws, one bigger than the other. Smaller screws in the smaller holes. Should be pretty easy from there.

[@linklooklisten]

Ahh noooo I hope you cleaned it out!

[@aquatropicamarine4394]

Thx a lot sir. my ps4 pro now running smooth and quiet.

[@kwamenzinga30]

Power suply got rip of the motherboard i mean why they make it so hard to take off u should mention that bro🙆🏿‍♂️ now i have make sure someone put it back again..

[@iiscripix7003]

Everything was good until 7:58 when I realize I have a striped screw so now I can’t clean the fan, come on Sony!

[@outersneak]

my ps4 power supply plugin is so stiff 😭 just won’t unplug

[@q2l867]

I have cleaned my ps4 slim and applied new thermal paste and also installed a new hard drive but the fan still a bit too loud

[@otter25702]

Thanks I bought the same model Star Wars and mine to sounds like a jet engine. I'll follow your east to follow and tear mine down and hope for the best.

[@uncleiroh6127]

Followed this video, having never did anything even close to this kind of thing before and now it’s silent even when running ghost of Tsushima. Sounded like a jet yesterday

[@JordyQ]

Good video but really could of used some warning about how hard it can be to disconnect the power supply. It can be so stuck in it’s socket that it rips the plug on the motherboard right off of it. Now I’m gonna have to buy a soldering iron and get good with that before I can play on my ps4 again

[@neoskater420]

Thank you so much just cleaned mine more time consuming and so many screws last console I took apart was a 20gb ps3 way back during yellow light of death days and too much MW2 online haha 😄

[@linklooklisten]

Never too much! These consoles weren't ready for us! I played the hell out of MW2 on my 360. Red ring of death didn't stop me! It lasted me 2.5 years after fixing it. Died on black Friday which was perfect timing. Got a brand new one for a great price.

[@JP-xg8cd]

I just took the top off and put a thin filter material to prevent dust from coming in and now my ps4 pro is super quiet cause it never heats up it used to sound like a jet engine on steroids and supercharged 🤷‍♂️ I left the top off I just semi cover it when not in use works awesome!!!!!!

[@leightonrud66]

Wife got me a limited edition god of war one on valentines day with 2TB. Had to tear down and look before I used, and my god the guys heatsink was clogged with jet black dust that stains your fingers. Like the whole thing was blocked, it pained me seeing the neglect. He'd never taken it apart in 4 going on 5 years. Cleaned thoroughly with alcohol and cotton buds, and changed paste, absolutely silent, not a peep out of it

[@linklooklisten]

Yea 4-5 years is too long, especially with moderate to heavy use. Good job on the clean up!

[@rjdelo9515]

I love how you create this content. i am now subscribing for your channel. Can you make a video for PS4 slim ? I am so afraid to open my ps4 slim, and I do not know how should I clean it. Thanks 😃

[@linklooklisten]

I haven't had to open many PS4 slim consoles as of yet, but next time I do, I will make a video for it :)

[@daddypancakes7682]

Hello I have this same exact ps4 pro and I did this and it worked great no sound but now it can’t read a disc?? Why is that

[@samhenry1411]

great stuff! love the shirt too!

[@ajsmcdougall]

Thanks very much, your video helped get my really loud PS4 back

[@H.-.......-1b]

0:53 damn that fan must-have been inside a bunker lol

[@ArtisanDragon]

My PS4 is this exact model, I got it in December 2016, and it only seems to make the loud fan noise when I play certain games on it. I only noticed the issue about a year ago. I thought I should clean it, but I'm nervous about doing it myself, I dont have the tools, the proper place to do it, or I'm just plain nervous about losing screws, or accidently damaging any wires :(

[@linklooklisten]

When the time is right, you will know.

[@CSTITAN576]

I have an issue. My t-8 doesn’t fit the screws

[@oRexter]

Thx for the bonus clip I need to clean my controllers didnt know it was this easy did you just take it apart and put everything in soup and water?

[@linklooklisten]

Yep, soap and warm water, then wipe and dry with a paper towel

[@fatcheese5534]

Thank you for this step by step instruction! It was very helpful.

[@Wildcat_93]

My PS4 pro (model 7115B) was loud right out of the box. I took it apart and seen the heat sink was filthy with dust and basically suffocating the console. After clearing out the dust it was noticeably better and I could feel the hot air rushing out the back of the console and the jet engine fan was a LITTLE less obnoxious. 6 years later I find out about thermal pads and paste being the main issue and I am not pleased about having to repair something that's basically been broken before I even got it out of the box... but at least now I know why all this is going on and can actually do something about it when I can afford to.

[@linklooklisten]

Definitely frustrating for sure. I've been there a few times and kind of see it as an additional part of the experience when getting a console, new or used. It's not for everyone, but I absolutely love opening stuff up, learning about it in terms of what makes it work and how to fix it. Playing games on the console is one hobby, and fixing/repairing is a whole other hobby!

[@wahyustory972]

In your opinion, which option is more appropriate, thermal paste for the PlayStation 4 pro console?

[@projectmilzock]

This video is great! Helped me fix my 2nd hand PS4 pro perfectly, thanks a lot!!

[@GiovahnySantiago]

At 8:43 4 of my screws have a little bumb in them and I can't take them out

[@rebeccamobley9403]

Mine is the same way. They are tamper proof torx screws. Use the small flathead screwdriver to slide past the bump into the grooves to take them out.

[@wavyreward]

Getting a whining noise as from back of console and fan as well any idea how this can be fixed

[@dirrtydog]

thank you very much for this! from jet engine cruiser back to stealth fighter :joy:

[@maxyschmaxy]

Thanks so much for this! Worked effortlessly!

[@carolinadiaz2532]

Hello, I could clean and follow every step. Thank you so much for this video. But my fan is still making the engine sound. What can I do?

[@linklooklisten]

did you apply thermal paste? if you did and it's still loud, you might need to replace the fan.

[@TheVeeOhla]

I took mine apart, wasn't very dirty inside, redid my thermal paste since it looked dried up. Still blue light goes on and off. Guess I need to replace the Power Supply lol...

[@sponks3010]

Honestly im genuinely suprised it turned on agian

[@mizifih]

Dude, thank you for this video, I have the same model and mine is laud since I 1st used it, so I highly suspect it's bad application of the thermal paste, like the one on your video, that was awfully misapplied. Even though I suspected, as you, someone opened it before you, because that heatsink copper plate had some strange scratches, I still think that's probably the case, misapplied thermal paste. Or is it normal to have all that scratch on the copper side of the heatsink? It didn't look like scratches to make more surface, LOL, looked like someone roughly cleaned it, with something pointy actually, like trying to remove dry, kinda glued thermal paste.

[@linklooklisten]

Yea sounds like something abrasive may have been used while cleaning it. Something like that could be bad because it makes the surface ever so slightly uneven, but it will only be a problem if your system continues to be loud. Make sure the screws for the heatsink are tightened evenly and you should be ok.

[@rebeccamobley9403]

My son came home and we are on a time crunch to clean his PlayStation. We don’t have thermal paste right now can I skip it for now and do it later?

[@linklooklisten]

You will definitely need to replace the thermal paste if you're opening the system up and taking the heat sink off

[@spamuelsamcheeze4182]

Thank your for the tutorial. Really appreciate it.

[@tuliomancia4068]

Hello, how do you reconnect the ribbon cables? They're beating my ass

[@earlyculyer4103]

If you put some type of oil on the fan dust will not adhere to it like a light coating of WD-40 something like that keeps the fan from being a magnet for dust I would pay a lot of attention to the fan clean it get off the foundation that dust has been collecting on make it smooth and clean as possible.

[@Daz5Daz]

I love my PS4 Pro but Sony need shooting for how difficult they made getting at the heatsink.

[@natertater1978]

hello..hoping i could insight as to why my controller keeps disconnecting from my console.. I have tried all the reset steps.. also..it still does it even while connected with a usb cable... any help would be much appreciated

[@linklooklisten]

Have you tried a different controller to see if it happens with all input devices?

[@seville26]

i have the spiderman pro i fixed my fan with a new one but it is till not working i have a 4 pro

[@jaspermatthews6943]

I wasn’t trying to clean it I was trying to see what was wrong because I would turn it on and then load into a game and then the PS4 would just turn off. There is a sound coming from the power supply and it turns on but makes the same sound and then beeps 3 times and turns off. Idk what’s happening can you help

[@linklooklisten]

Might need to tighten the clamp that holds the CPU in place, might have become loose. If it isn't that, the power supply might need to be replaced.

[@daddypancakes7682]

I did this now my ps4 can read disc ??

[@seville26]

i fixed my fan with a new one but it is till not working i have a 4 pro

[@sacalix567]

Good evening, I changed the thermal paste and I could play for 2 weeks without any noise and 2 weeks later after disassembly they gently start making noise again but a lot is this normal? As if the thermal paste dried in 2 weeks we would say?

[@wahyustory972]

In your opinion, which option is more appropriate, thermal paste for the PlayStation 4 pro series 7218B console?

[@zerafao6043]

Bro thanks for this!! Helped a lot

[@viker77]

now my ps4 doesn't work at all. suggestions?

[@jagsiir1066]

thermal grizzly krynaut paste is good? for ps4 pro

[@linklooklisten]

Yes it sure is

[@amitbharat9941]

Can I send u my Ps4 pro for cleaning since I've bought it I never had it cleaned

[@Jojo-wq4fy]

Got mine second hand. I started it and got the jetengine. Of couse i thought about cleaning it. A lot of dust inside and it smelled like tobacco. After i finised cleaning the jetengine was away. But in summertimes and long playing it came back. So i opened everything again and applied thermal paste MX-6 Now its silend but im waiting for summer again. Need i new heatpads? Then would be everything done?

[@lucasparzanini9658]

Very Nice vídeo! Very instructive! So i bought my PS4 pro from July 2020, when do you think should i open, clean and replace the thermal paste? I bought the grizzly kryonaut paste because i thought that this was the cause of the loud, but there wasnt ( i Just placed the console on a Airy place and the noise goes off). So, do you recommend me to open the 1 year console even so? How long should i first open, clean and change the thermal paste? Thank you sorry my bad english

[@linklooklisten]

It really depends on how often it's used and other variables like if it's in an enclosed tv stand and if you have pets. Moving it to an open area like you said you did is a good move, if you have pets there might be a lot of dust and hair in there which will clog up the vents and heat sink. If it's loud at all, I would suggest opening it to at least clear out whatever dust and hair has accumulated. If it's still loud after that, apply fresh thermal paste.

[@lucasparzanini9658]

@@linklooklisten thank you Very much! The PS4 pro isn't loud at all so i decided to wait more until i open It.

[@victoryjhp]

Can i use rubbing alcohol??

[@Sub-vo8fy]

Now how do I do this without feeling scared to do it

[@linklooklisten]

Step 1: breathe Step 2: watch my video over and over and some others too, build that confidence. Step 3: breathe, again Step 4: do it! Step 5: be proud.

[@Sub-vo8fy]

@@linklooklisten I managed to do it, but I broke the PS4 power supply connecter🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ ordered a replacement for the right model and am hoping to replace it and all goes well!

[@outersneak]

i ended up getting scared around 7:17 one of my screws slipped and wouldn’t catch anymore, i was using a #0 and everything it i just bought thermal paste and pads and an air can this was the perfect video after months of researching i thought i had it,is there a way for me to get that stripped screw out? i just ripped off my warranty stickers so i am currently sh***ing bricks

[@linklooklisten]

Try a larger Philips bit or flat head in a straight spot of the head of the screw. Could also try putting a rubber band between the screw and screwdriver and try that way, rubber band should fill in the space on the screw. Worst case a pair of pliers, possibly needle nose small enough to fit in the screw head and try turning it.