I’ve been dealing with my PS5 shutting down due to overheating for about three years now, and it’s been super frustrating. Since PS4 games are starting to lose support, it’s really limiting my options. I’ve seen tons of videos talking about how the console’s design might be flawed, but the only solutions seem to involve opening it up for a thorough cleaning, which I’m not really comfortable with. I did have a professional cleaning done once, but it didn’t help, and I have my doubts about whether I got scammed. I’m wondering if just cleaning the fans would make a difference, considering the vents are probably blocked too. Has anyone found a reliable fix for this issue that they could recommend?
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It sounds like you might need to clean more than just the fans. Dust accumulates in various places inside the console. It’s not necessarily a design flaw—sometimes it’s just about keeping things tidy. You can look up videos on how to safely open up your PS5 for a proper cleaning.
I’ve had my PS5 since launch, and it hasn’t shut down from overheating. A good idea is to remove the side panels and give it a good clean using canned air. Just be careful and don’t blow air directly at sensitive components without knowing what you’re doing!
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You can clean it without disassembly? Just blasting it with air?