How to Deep Clean Your PS4

[@calebrogers777]

My ps4 was lagging, crashing, and running loud and slow. Now it feels like a brand new console, thank you!

[@nopenothappening2923]

Have you dropped it and cracked the case or something? Why wouldn't it "feel" like a brand new console the entire time? Did it collect 20lbs of dust inside of it and feel heavier? You removed the dust and now it's light and "feels like a brand new console"? Poor choice of a word.

[@lynxz6702]

@@nopenothappening2923 nice

[@spikediesel2489]

I cleaned mine and it still is crashing it freezes and it stays like forever until I unplug the ac coward. Can some help I got a new hard drive still nothing work.

[@AbdullahAhmad-ob8ri]

@Prime Big gay have you tried rebuilding the database ?

[@spikediesel2489]

flareX_72 no

[@chesu8599]

Never thought Tom Brady would show me how to clean my ps4

[@jimmarchibarbosa9471]

I highly recommend anyone dying this to do this surgically. Get enough light, lay out all your tools neatly as you use them, and have a little tray or pan for each set of screws to be carful. It’s not to complicated but go slow and do not do this on a super humid day because I just suffered

[@brianchung9876]

Perfect. Just cleaned 2 of them and the are both whisper silent! Thanks!!!!

[@survivalinc.8304]

Me too! This made it so easy!

[@xxxsh1tfacexxx711]

Stop lying to urself

[@brianchung9876]

@@xxxsh1tfacexxx711 I’m a skeptic to most of these videos but, at least for me, it worked great. If this doesn’t work for you, you may just need to replace the fans or find another solution. Good luck!

[@Buddy_04]

Bro my ps4 went to sony airline ready for takeoff to the quietest thing ever thanks sooo much u earned a sub

[@MACHOO179]

Mate honestly, thank you Im in the UK and had mine 2 weeks after the UK release date as of November 2022 this was the first time I actualy gave it a deep clean, I found your video to be sooo easy to follow and was able to keep up with you without having to keep pausing, kudos my 🖒 now off to the vid in discreption about rebuilding the database. Thank you. 🖒

[@denzellers1838]

I literally had no knowledge on how to clean my PS4. I just looked at it as if it was a vehicle and started unscrewing. Little did I know. Their was ALOT of dust Bunnies. So I cleaned it and now my PS4 is quieter than a church mouse. 👌🏼

[@aaronanteater8191]

Thank you so much! I've just cleaned mine. I've had mine for around 5 years now, and I've just gave it a good clean.... So much bloody dust! Got everywhere, but I'm so glad its clear now :) it was so loud before too

[@Kjca_1998]

$20 for a PS4? Jesus Christ.

[@kbahri_Fortnite]

its way too expensive

[@zeeskell6379]

Id buy that instantly

[@jimmarchibarbosa9471]

Right? If a 15 min cleanup was its only issue guy just made out big time

[@KillerCatdog-oc7ei]

I know

[@moggtheboss3087]

@@kbahri_Fortnite that’s CHEAP when it comes to ANY console, he got a bargain

[@Kaidenceb74]

Thank you this will be my first time cleaning it in 7 years

[@gooby8953]

Good lord. It's been that long? Got mine after launch

[@johnnyruiz9932]

@@gooby8953 yeah that's what reminded me just now I should clean mine lol. Been a hot minute.

[@jimmarchibarbosa9471]

Just got finished with surgery. It was way to humid today for this shit but it’s done now. Only to have my air duster crap out right in the middle of the power strip, but think I made it enough through to make huge difference. Thanks for the video it was very easy to follow

[@alexadelaide]

Next video “how to clean dust from your room”

[@joeyjohn3484]

Lol

[@juansalas2882]

I guess that will help but it's definitely not deep cleaning, you didn't replace the thermal paste or clean the fan blades, let alone the heat sink from the other side

[@marcellomartinez9810]

First time cleaning my PS4 in 2 years and would lag crash not insert disc now after cleaning is perfect 🤩 appreciate it

[@Guillermov1839]

I can’t even play at night coz my PS4 sounds like a jet imma do this tomorrow hopefully I can

[@sphirix]

Thank you for this tutorial. You earned a new sub!

[@itsAngryKitten]

A small eyeglass flathead will work fine on the screws as well. Just take it slow to avoid stripping but I was successful with it!

[@mrmixer8935]

My psr4 sounds loud like areoplane sometime s when I play like 2 hour

[@redmafia9011]

If this don’t work take a flashlight and flash it into the fan to see if there is any dust stuck up under because the canned air can only do so much .

[@bigmemes8963]

Yeah dust is stuck do you know how i can get it out?

[@astrx.]

I have a 6years, 5 months, and around 14 days worth of dust in my ps4, I’m also wondering if I Remove the stickers will it affect anything, As you said in the video probably not but it’s never bad to be safe then not to be. Also thank you for the tips

[@romanthecobraguy]

After 2 years your PS4 will not have warranty so your safe to open it

[@russianFB7442]

Hope this helps my ps4 from constantly crashing while playing code vein. I tried everything else.

[@samfalls8606]

I love how this video just starts with him looking confused af.

[@bimmer8602]

Can I use my dads air compressor and use the high powered compressed air or would that damage the components?

[@Altoelder]

It's probably too strong, I wouldn't recommend it

[@BigBurnt74]

Little late but im a wall framer and personally i agree its way to strong

[@wannaberetard8396]

Altoelder yea my brother tried but his console broke something broke inside When he tried it

[@VastInsanity]

its too strong and if it doesnt have a water separator itll spray water particles on it

[@joeaverkiou2301]

You a legend mate, was put off using my PlayStation because of the noise, but love it now

[@mr.darknes3552]

I have problem with my brother ps4 every time we play a game it will turn off but it keep saying that it to hot can you give me some evidence to try to fix

[@mr.darknes3552]

I am try to fix it because we have it for a long time. Am try to do my best but it hard when i open it was a lot. of dust. In side it am trying to fix it before it get to worst if it get that bad we can never can play it again

[@Kizur13]

The power supply won't lift evenly on both sides. What am I doing wrong?

[@Djordjevicc]

Cleaned it after 7 years, accumulated so much dark brown dust on the sides and insides I could hardly recognize it was a ps4 lol. Looked like Bigfoot was hiding in it. Hope it works smooth now, I'm about to sell it since I just got my ps5.

[@siffy1682]

Bout to clean my ps4 tomorrow I’ll follow your guide step by step

[@ORIGINALPENNYWISE]

Can you make a video of deep cleaning the PlayStation 4 Pro?

[@Altoelder]

I'll see if I can track one down!

[@Machado.299]

My ps4 only has two bolts on the back and they are both on the midle of the ps4 and one above the other

[@ItsSquonkingTime]

My ps4 is the same way. No side stickers or screws.

[@misterconor1434]

I was going to say remove the stickers but I guess that isn't the issue

[@haidersiddiqui4973]

Same Your ps4 is a different model called cuh1200. Its different from other previous ps4 models.

[@alessandrodicostanzo7359]

mine is like that as well and I don't know what to do

[@cathyannis83]

Same, mine's the 1216 and apparently they're rhe models from about 2015; mine has always been loud since I got it second hand but The Last of Us 2 just overheats it instantly so I'm trying to learn how to clean it and replace the thermal paste while I wait for all the bits I need to be delivered. There doesn't seem to be as many guides for the 12xx models but one thing I have learned is that it's apparently more awkward to open up! Wish me luck...

[@octobermoon5264]

I would take it completely apart new thermal pads and paste butbthats just me.

[@Altoelder]

For sure. We could have gone a step further, and this PlayStation probably could have used it. I figured most people wouldn't feel comfortable removing the heatsink to replace thermal paste, so I held off that part. We may make another video that takes it a step further.

[@wrathfang]

@@Altoelder it would be a good video.i take ps4s apart all the time to clean its pretty easy to do.

[@gofastER]

Just because the ps4 isn’t yours doesn’t mean you shouldn’t care about the quality of your work.

[@maddocks5074]

Why don’t I have 4 screws I only have 2

[@romanthecobraguy]

Different model I have the same model

[@kingsalt9082]

What all did you use to clean your PlayStation 4 kause I’m trying to deep clean mine

[@DanielWoody99]

Works for me when I go on KZbin or something but when I loaded a game the jet appeared and it was really loud ?

[@jjace3737]

Same for me. It means you need to clean it

[@Beary_Supreme]

What size is used for those 3 back screws?

[@charbelaboudiwan1862]

I don’t know how old is this video but hat’s down to your method mate 👍🏼

[@dinonspace8620]

What the hell is a torque screw? :( I can’t clean my fan cause I can’t get those screws off

[@itnstenson6198]

Could I have help the back of my PS4 only have 2 screws?

[@matthewflores3449]

Where can I buy replacement screws?

[@matthewflores3449]

I found some on ebay and Amazon I got 3 sets.

[@jimmarchibarbosa9471]

What happened stripped or lost?

[@matthewflores3449]

@@jimmarchibarbosa9471 lost. I found some on ebay.

[@flakurs]

can you make video how to clean PS4 model CUH-1215A

[@henrybird7890]

Why does my ps4 only have 1 screw in the top row and no other stickers? I cant take it off 😔

[@emmanuelcolin5689]

My PS4 only has one screw for the bottom of the case. Can someone help plz I un screwed it and seems like it could come off easily but the edges of the cover won’t come off. I don’t want to force it and possibly break it

[@yukonicusgaming4387]

I don’t see screws on the back of my ps4

[@JP-uv7zn]

Ok but how tf he get the bottom piece off ao easily

[@matthewruby6056]

I only have three strews on the back of mine and can’t get it off

[@snot2880]

Can you make a video about how to get back deleted game data i would really appreciate it

[@Altoelder]

Already done friendo... Search my channel and I have a vid on how to redownload your save data if youre a ps plus member

[@gleefoolyy9421]

Does the toolkit u have linked in the description have everything u need for u to do this deep clean? other than the canned air and toothbrush of course lol.

[@justdroppingby7383]

@Glee Foolyy usually you just need a hobby screwdriver (phillips), a t8 screw driver for security screws, a socket screw driver with a pack of fittings and canned air or a datavac but datavacs are expensive.

[@styleatelier9080]

My ps4 slim after just power on blue light come and goes out within a second, what shall i do ?

[@iannickkouellettee3580]

Why i cleaned it spic and span with all the right tools and even with the q tips and alchool and still run loud? But it dont lag or anything else it just run loud any idea what it could possibly be? Thx

[@atomiclight2697]

Thx for the help bro just cleaned the hard drive but I’m gonna get that screw driver thing you used to open the back of it, thank you for the help

[@joeli2433]

Mine ps4 was picking up dust for about 4 months and the fan is very loud

[@borgred]

If it dont change the thermal paste

[@oldscoolcooldiecast1879]

Well it's definitely quite now I believe it needs a better cleaning professional thou is that frowned upon in the computer repair business if so I guess it'll have to be enough it definitely helped the fan out

[@andersyenpow]

Could the canned air push any dust deeper in? Should I use a vacuum first?

[@justdroppingby7383]

@Anders Nielsen never use a vacuum bud its creates static charge than can short out your motherboard. The only vacuum you can use are Datavacs designed for electrical use.

[@madoxyt2395]

Omg my ps4 dosent have the screws in the behind

[@MST_3900]

Why is your side shiny and not mine

[@NxczQ]

I just notice we had the same tooth brush and I also opened it

[@crowman6330]

Pro tip if you are scared to take out power supply, you can do It without taking It off, It wont be as effektive but way better than nothing

[@straightfifty4202]

What about the two plastic covers

[@LudwigVonSaxon]

Does anyone know if doing this would log me out of psn? Long story short, I made my account in middle school and somehow forgot the password, and can't remember the answers to the very vague security questions I chose. Just don't wanna loose like 15 years of games and progress

[@joeygiants38]

Mine has no screws how do I take it apart

[@slushyboy2056]

Thank you but, I cant buy the kit

[@pandafights2win405]

im having trouble removing the stickers on the back

[@moleyp3807]

I can’t take the top off and my PS4 doesn’t have the glossy side what do I need to do

[@april-wr1mf]

Is it possible to open the playstation without using a torx security driver? Is possible to use just a normal screwdriver and some elbow grease?

[@dripz2423]

Mine doesn’t even have three screws in the back

[@unstalling]

Which phillps screwdriver did you use because I’ve tried all sizes including my T9 and it fits inside the screw however it doesn’t loosen

[@sxaxf_0943]

When will you do a PS4 pro

[@cheefussmith9380]

same process

[@parkerl5261]

Great video helped me with my kids ps4

[@cheefussmith9380]

I don't see how spinning the fan could cause a "short" on the motherboard. a short is when you create an unintended path for current to travel across a circuit with no resistance causing damage. spilling water or touching a tool across two parts of a motherboard, for example. why would simply spinning a fan create a short? i think the concern with the fan is wearing out the brushes by spinning it too fast or damaging the motor?. even that i'm dubious about...sounds like one of those discussion-board myths to me.

[@keithelsaesser3764]

It over spins the bearings on the fan, nothing to do with voltage: I think it’s more dangerous using a swiffer since they use a static charge to pickup dust

[@uzumakiblade9695]

Thanks for the tutorial, really helps

[@spookyubers1202]

Clean it or not. The launch version will still sound like a boeing 747.

[@robdklun6868]

That is very true

[@hehem8746]

Please please please can anyone help me. My ps4 is getting OUT of control, it gets WAY too loud when i load up a game like rainbow 6 siege which is one of the main games I’ve played for like 4 years so I can’t just stop playing it. I got my PS4 in 2013/2014 and I haven’t cleaned the inside at ALL since then, I’ve cleaned the outside dust. I have all the things to clean and remove the screws EXCEPT the torx security screwdriver to remove the screws at the back, I don’t want to buy a screwdriver online and have 20$ shipping for a one time use item because I live in Canada. I really need to clean it soon because I’m running behind in all my games, if anyone AND IM BEGGING, anyone has a way to remove the security screws at the back without the special screwdriver, please let me know, if there isn’t any way I guess I’m going to have to pay 8 dollars+ 20$ shipping for one screwdriver 😕 anyway would appreciate the help if you could

[@hehem8746]

SpaceNoods if I did strip the screws, which I most likely will, how will I put the PS4 back together in the back? Can I still use the stripped screws or will I have to use different ones? Sorry kind of a newbie when it comes to screws n stuff, just trying to enjoy my PS4

[@melada]

Altoelder I have a problem on my PS4 named CE-34333-6 and there is no solution on internet for it. I have followed steps in your video with option number 7 but it doesn't help. If you have any suggestion I would be very thankfull.

[@jan-vl3gf]

Did you fixed the problem?

[@namedoesntmatter3737]

Me too i need help

[@julz_and_toby9265]

My system is 1205a Is it just the same though

[@musicreverb21]

That will not last long u need to replace the thermal paste and clean the inside heatsink where the fan is

[@justdroppingby7383]

@GAMER GUY 7426 yea dude this is for like your average console gamer not someone who’s familiar with pc building 😂😂

[@s4b1r65]

Hey, I don't have can air bottle, can I use my Dyson hoover??

[@ElectroKinesisMan]

That might create some static and hurt the ps4

[@brianletterman3531]

This a great video better then others plus the tool cleaning kit you referred to buy from Amazon does it has everything right like the Philip screw driver plus what type of air duster should I be using

[@6funny0_o]

You could buy the ONN brand or Ultra Duster it doesn’t matter

[@BlindMustang07]

My man got us

[@yc_knight6370]

I don’t have 3 I have 2 I need help

[@davidretana6258]

YAMO KNIGHT same here

[@dominicbeltran7420]

I need help too

[@harihardhik3293]

Do you have an idea how much does this process cost if I give in a repair shop?

[@gofastER]

A lot. Then you run the risk of them not actually doing anything but a light cleaning without taking anything apart and still charging you like they did.

[@gofastER]

You’ll end up getting a guy like this youtuber who will do a half ass job and won’t care because it isn’t his. Best off just doing it yourself.

[@jevvy2881]

Will this fix the rest mode glitch?

[@tammywilliams1998]

I love this guy sub to him thanks for rebuilding my PlayStation ❤️🙏🏿❤️

[@SyKoFezz]

Uhh not trying to sound dumb but I can’t get the bottom open

[@nxn9165]

SyKoFezz same and I don’t wanna break it

[@SyKoFezz]

NXN I figured it out

[@Majin_Buu21]

First time cleaning it in five years and the first time ever that I get the notification that the ps4 is too hot!😅

[@Dmv216661]

Knew this was a pre ps5 video the second I heard $20 PS4 😂😂

[@julianmartinez6012]

Thank you so much my ps4 sounding like a jet but now it doesnt

[@sumarabguy9300]

Does anyone else’s ps4 only have one screw on the back

[@jonesy5971]

Yep, i do. Did you do the cleaning and did your PS4 work after that.

[@connorbiggs7190]

What if you use your toothbrush to brush your teeth

[@jeromecollier7059]

How tf u get a ps4 for 20$ *EXPLAIN*

[@Altoelder]

Kid said it was broken. He was selling it for parts. We reinstalled the operating system and it's run like a champ. Cleaning the dust out of the machine made it run a lot quieter and faster too.

[@jeromecollier7059]

Ok I was like wtf

[@Altoelder]

@@jeromecollier7059 pretty sweet deal right? I found my Xbox one next to a dumpster. Same thing, took it home swapped out the hard drive and it works great

[@rozevon]

@@Altoelder man where do you live, where I'm from you cant find stuff that easy, you're lucky

[@kyle3.014]

i have the comic for that poster on the right

[@kimothelimo]

i can't open the powerbank, does anyone know why?

[@jimmarchibarbosa9471]

If it’s been a while it gets kinda stuck, I struggled with mine for a while but be patient and keep at it. Also watch his finger placement on the video that helped me. And don’t even bother if u don’t have computer duster because that’s the only thing u can use to clean that

[@ramman97]

Wow. Great video. So simple, this dad is going to a hero.

[@elijahmichael5204]

Just watched this vid bout to give her a test run playing COD

[@zionwashington2227]

My power supply is stuck

[@Trollerx1]

My ps4 only has 2 stickers on back

[@jimmarchibarbosa9471]

Do u have a slim? It might be different, this is for the original. If not you definitely do, one sticker has some writing on it. Also if you bought yours second hand it might have previously been removed

[@Trollerx1]

@@jimmarchibarbosa9471 no, but i found out the reason my model is different

[@Trollerx1]

@@pgWave. pretty much different model after digging around youtube i found a video for that model

[@levibrinkman9048]

@@Trollerx1 what’s the video?

[@Trollerx1]

@@levibrinkman9048 been a long time, but i want to say kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqHVYa1mq8p7r5I

[@ZaiahLara]

why arent you making VIDEOS!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Altoelder]

I don't have a good answer. I need to get back to it. Any ideas for good videos? Id love to make something good

[@huzaifagameplays2126]

How to clean xbox one x plz this idea might great

[@destiny2325]

thank you for this video ❤️

[@liloozey]

I only have 2 screws in the back