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How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5

How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5

Carsten Frauenheim

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Use this guide to open up and clean dust and debris out of the fan, grilles, or vents of a PlayStation 5.

If your console is loud, overheating, or underperforming, it may have built-up dust in the cooling fan, heatsink, or main vents.

Note: If your PS5 is overheating, chances are it’s not due to the liquid metal thermal interface on the SoC. If you do need to clean, replace, re-spread, or otherwise service the liquid metal, though, follow this guide.

In the PS5, a blower fan pulls air in from the flared sides, which cools the console, then pushes the air out of the back vents. If your PS5 lives in a TV cabinet with limited airflow, consider opening the door while gaming or moving it out to open air. If your PS5 is on the ground, it may suck in extra dust, dirt, or hair and limit its ability to keep cool.

If you want to clean dust without opening your PS5, follow this guide.

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  1. How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the stand screw: passo 1, imagem 1 %32
    • If your PlayStation 5 is in its vertical orientation, flip it upside down so the stand is facing up.

    • If your PlayStation 5 is in its horizontal orientation, skip to Step 6.

    • Work on a flat surface to prevent your PlayStation from falling over.

    • Use a coin or a flathead screwdriver to remove the 26.5 mm-long stand screw.

  2. How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the vertical stand: passo 2, imagem 1 %32 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the vertical stand: passo 2, imagem 2 %32
    • Lift straight up to remove the stand.

  3. How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Store the stand screw: passo 3, imagem 1 %32 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Store the stand screw: passo 3, imagem 2 %32
    • Insert the screw into the cubby on the bottom of the stand.

  4. How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Cap the screw hole: passo 4, imagem 1 %32 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Cap the screw hole: passo 4, imagem 2 %32 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Cap the screw hole: passo 4, imagem 3 %32
    Ferramenta utilizada neste passo:
    Tweezers
    $4.99
    • Use a pair of tweezers or your fingernail to remove the cap from the cubby.

    • Use your finger to press the cap into the screw hole.

  5. How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Close the cubby: passo 5, imagem 1 %32 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Close the cubby: passo 5, imagem 2 %32 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Close the cubby: passo 5, imagem 3 %32
    • Twist the stand counterclockwise to close the cubby.

  6. How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the horizontal stand: passo 6, imagem 1 %32 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the horizontal stand: passo 6, imagem 2 %32
    • If your PlayStation 5 is in its horizontal orientation, rest it on its face with the charging port facing up.

    • Lift the stand straight up to remove it.

  7. How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the right faceplate: passo 7, imagem 1 %32 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the right faceplate: passo 7, imagem 2 %32 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the right faceplate: passo 7, imagem 3 %32
    • Flip the device over so that the USB and ethernet ports are on the left side from your perspective.

    • Lift up the corner of the faceplate to unclip it from the case.

  8. How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5: passo 8, imagem 1 %32 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5: passo 8, imagem 2 %32
    • While lifting up the corner, slide the faceplate towards the bottom of the device.

    • Remove the right faceplate.

  9. How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Pry up the grille: passo 9, imagem 1 %32 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Pry up the grille: passo 9, imagem 2 %32 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Pry up the grille: passo 9, imagem 3 %32
    • Insert the flat end of a spudger underneath the grille and into the gap above the fan.

    • Lift up with the spudger to pry the grille away from the case.

  10. How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the grille: passo 10, imagem 1 %32 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the grille: passo 10, imagem 2 %32
    • Lift the grille away from the case to remove it.

  11. How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the fan shroud screws: passo 11, imagem 1 %32
    Ferramenta utilizada neste passo:
    Magnetic Project Mat
    $19.95
    • Use a TR8 Torx security driver to remove the four screws securing the fan shroud to the case:

    • Two 23.3 mm-long screws

    • One 11.4 mm-long screw

    • One 31 mm-long screw

    • Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from to avoid damaging your console.

  12. How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the fan shroud: passo 12, imagem 1 %32 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the fan shroud: passo 12, imagem 2 %32
    • Lift the fan shroud straight up to remove it.

  13. How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the wire cover: passo 13, imagem 1 %32 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the wire cover: passo 13, imagem 2 %32 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the wire cover: passo 13, imagem 3 %32
    • Insert the flat end of a spudger beneath the black wire cover and into the gap above the fan wires.

    • Pry only on the wire cover, not on the fan wires themselves.

    • Use the spudger to peel up the wire cover until you can grip it with your fingers.

  14. How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5: passo 14, imagem 1 %32 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5: passo 14, imagem 2 %32 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5: passo 14, imagem 3 %32
    • Use your fingers to peel off the wire cover.

  15. How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Disconnect the fan: passo 15, imagem 1 %32 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Disconnect the fan: passo 15, imagem 2 %32
    • Use your fingers to grip the edges of the fan cable connector, and pull up to disconnect it from the motherboard.

    • Always pull cables by their connectors and not the wires themselves.

  16. How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the fan: passo 16, imagem 1 %32 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the fan: passo 16, imagem 2 %32 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the fan: passo 16, imagem 3 %32
    • Lift the fan up and out of the case to remove it.

  17. How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Clean the fan: passo 17, imagem 1 %32
    Ferramenta utilizada neste passo:
    Dust Blower
    $18.99
    • Over time, dust will build up inside the fan and on the fan blades.

    • Use a pair of tweezers to grab loose hairs and dust clumps off of the fan.

    • Use a small dust blower or light compressed air to blow remaining dust off of the fan.

    • Use a finger to keep the fan blades steady—it makes them easier to clean.

    • If there's a layer of grime on the fan blades, use soapy water or isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab to wipe them off.

  18. How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the left faceplate: passo 18, imagem 1 %32 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the left faceplate: passo 18, imagem 2 %32 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the left faceplate: passo 18, imagem 3 %32
    • Lift up the corner of the faceplate with the PlayStation logo to unclip it from the case.

    • While lifting up the corner, slide the faceplate towards the bottom of the device.

    • Remove the left faceplate.

  19. How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Clean the faceplates: passo 19, imagem 1 %32
    Ferramenta utilizada neste passo:
    Microfiber Cleaning Cloths
    $3.99
    • Use a clean rag or microfiber cloth to wipe the insides of the faceplates clean.

  20. How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Clean vents and hard-to-reach areas: passo 20, imagem 1 %32 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Clean vents and hard-to-reach areas: passo 20, imagem 2 %32
    Ferramenta utilizada neste passo:
    Anti-Static Brush
    $2.99
    • With both faceplates off, now's the time to clean everything underneath that's normally hidden.

    • Two dust ports underneath the left faceplate can catch dust over time. Use a narrow vacuum attachment to clean out the ports.

    • Depending on how dirty your console is, you might need to use a soft bristle brush to dislodge more dust and grime.

    • Using an anti-static brush or a new toothbrush, clean any dust out of hard to reach areas and off of the rear vents.

    • Use a dust blower to blow any loose dust out of the console and a cloth to wipe the vents clean.

  21. How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Clean the heatsink: passo 21, imagem 1 %32
    • Use a dust blower, brush, and a cloth to clean the inside of the fan cavity while the fan's removed.

    • The PS5 draws air through the heatsink fins, and they may clog with dust and debris over time.

    • If you can see dust buildup in the heatsink, use a dust blower to blow it clean.

    • Remember: use this time to clean any other dirty internal surfaces before you seal your console back up. Happy gaming!

Conclusão

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Disassembly or cleaning didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our PlayStation 5 Answers community for help.

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