Here’re the general steps to clean your PS5: To complete the troubleshooting, here’s what you need:
Your cleaning kit consists of a micro-fiber cloth and a soft toothbrush. Optional, you can get canned air or a low-powered vacuum. Lastly, it would help if you had isopropyl alcohol. You may need a plastic pry, or a spudger, to help you open the PS5’s plate. You may need a flat-head screwdriver, or at least a coin, to take out the stand. Tweezers would also help you. A T8 screwdriver or a Phillips Head screwdriver for deeper fan cleaning.
We’re explaining it in detail.
Take Out the Stand
The first part is taking out the stand, but you only need to follow it if you put the PS5’s stand vertically. You can skip it if you’re not using one or if the stand is put horizontally. Now, if your base is placed in the horizontal direction, you only need to remove it. Simply put the console on its face, with the charging port facing upwards. Then, lift the base up to remove it.
Remove the PS5’s Plate
The next step is taking out the PS5 plates. You require no tools, but if it becomes difficult, you may use a plastic pry or a spudger.
Clean the Plates
The first part of your cleaning revolves around the lid. Use a vacuum to clean out the plates. Then, use a microfiber cloth with a bit of alcohol to clean it deeper. If you don’t have the microfiber cloth, you can use a regular cloth, a brush, a wipe, or cue tips.
Clean the Intake and the Exhaust Vents
Now, we’re going to clean the air intake from dust. This is where the air goes in and out of your console, so cleaning it is paramount.
Clean the Fan
Removing the fan and cleaning it deeply is also a good idea.
