How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 4

Flip your PS4 upside-down with the back side facing towards you.

Use a pair of tweezers to remove the sticker in the center of the back of the PS4, exposing the first screw.

Remove the two stickers at the outer edges, exposing two more screws.

Remove the three 7.2 mm-long TR8 Torx security screws on the back of the PS4.

Use your thumbs to lift the lower case up and off the PS4.

Use a pair of tweezers to pull the power supply cable straight out to disconnect the power supply unit from the motherboard.

Use your fingers to grab the white connector head, and wiggle or "walk" the connector out of its socket to disconnect it.

In extreme cases, you might need to use needle nose pliers to get a good grip on the connector.

Remove three 9.7 mm-long TR8 Torx security screws.

Remove two 41 mm-long Phillips screws and brackets.

Lift the power supply straight up and out of the PS4.

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

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

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.

Use a clean rag or microfiber cloth to wipe the inside of the case clean.

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

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

If you can see dust buildup in the heatsink, dislodge debris with a brush and use a dust blower to blow it clean.