PS4 Pro is Sony’s mid-generation refresh of the PlayStation 4 (PS4), which launched in 2013. It features a more powerful processor and graphics chip, capable of supporting enhanced resolution and graphic settings for games on the platform. The PS4 Pro has a more angular design than its predecessor, but its core look remains unchanged from previous generations.

Target Your PS4’s Main Vents

Targeted ventilation systems on PS4’s, removing all dust and debris to prevent overheating during gameplay. Targeting the main vents of your PS4 is a great way to keep it cool and dust free.

Unplug Your PS4 Entirely

Unplug your PS4 entirely to ensure there is no power source for it. Unplugged PS4 and removed three screws from the underside of the system.

Remove the Hard Drive

Removed hard drive fromps4 and transferred critical data to new unit.

Use a Cleaning Cloth on All Surfaces

Use a soft, lint-free cloth to wipe down the surfaces of the PS4. For tougher stains, use a very small amount of rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle, and then wipe it clean with the cloth.

Use Compressed Air to Clean the Main Vents

Use of compressed air to clean the main vents on a regular basis to remove dust particles which may be present. Clean the main vents of your PS4 with compressed air. This will keep your console working at peak performance and cool to the touch

Clean the USB Ports and Optical Drive

Thoroughly cleaned the USB ports and optical drive of the PlayStation 4 with cleaning solution. Depending on the type of dust that is collected, there are several ways to remove the dust. Specially made vacuum cleaners can be purchased to remove dust from video game systems such as the PS4 or Xbox One. However, there are many things around a home to use to clean out your PS4. Some of these items include a can of compressed air, a vacuum cleaner and even scissors.

Cleaned optical drive and fan of PS4 with microfiber cloth and lens cleaner

Cleaned and inspected PS4 console, including cleaning optical drive and fan with microfiber cloth and lens cleaner. Cleaned and polished optical drive, fan, and vents of PS4, using microfiber cloth and lens cleaner.

Put Everything Back Together and Test It Out

Disassembled and reassembled PlayStation 4 console, cleaning out overheating and clogged vents, making appropriate adjustments to improve airflow, and testing functionality of console. Restored computer to factory settings, reinstalled operating system, and restored lost data from cloud-based storage.

Benefits of cleaning your PlayStation 4

Cleaning your PS4 will help to keep it running smoothly. This is especially true if you have pets or small children in your home. The dust, hair and other particles that can gather on your console can cause overheating, which can lead to a shortened lifespan for the device. Additionally, excessive dust can cause problems with the fan and other parts of your PS4.

There are a lot of benefits to cleaning your PS4.

• First off, it will keep your console running smooth and free of dust. If you don’t clean your console often, it will start to get a lot of dust inside it and that can cause problems like overheating. Overheating can cause damage to the components in your PS4 which can lead to permanent damage or even fire.
• Second, cleaning your PS4 can help with performance. You see, over time dust gets into the fans of your console and obstructs them from spinning as fast as they should be spinning. This causes the fans to have to work harder than normal and this makes your PS4 run hotter than normal.
• Third, cleaning your PS4 will extend its life span. The harder you push an engine (like a fan) without giving it any maintenance, the sooner it’s going to break down on you. So if you want your PS4 working for years instead of months then you should clean it regularly!

Cleaning keeps dust from building up inside your console. Dust can cause problems with the fan and other parts of the console. If you don’t clean it out regularly, it could lead to overheating when playing games for an extended period of time.

It protects any warranties on your system or controller. If there is a problem with your PS4 or controller and you didn’t clean them regularly then they could void your warranty because they may be able to prove that you caused the damage yourself by not taking proper care of them. It keeps things running smoothly by making sure everything is running in good condition so that there aren’t any issues with software or hardware when playing games on your system.

When Should Clean PlayStation 4

The frequency with which you should clean your PS4 depends entirely on how often you use it and how dusty the surrounding environment is. If you have been playing games on your PS4 every day for several hours, then there will be more dust than usual on its surface.

Also, if there is more dust in the surrounding area than usual, then there will also be more dust on your PS4’s surface as well. Thus, if you have been playing games on a daily basis for over six months without cleaning off any dust accumulation from your device’s surface then it is probably time to clean it off completely

Conclusion

PS4 can heat up when it works for long hours. The dust and dirt on its surface will accelerate the heating process. You should use a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner, with a brush. Never use wet clothes or water to clean them. While you need to clean PS4 regularly, you also need to keep away the water from it. It will cause electrical shock when it comes in contact with water. You should not spray any liquid onto PS4 or put any liquid into PS4’s hole.