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Introduction |
| 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, [guide|170479|follow this guide|new_window=true]. | | | 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, [guide|141735|follow this guide|new_window=true]. |
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