Introduction
Consoles such as the PlayStation 4 Slim over time start to overheat from all the excessive dust accumulating. It causes the thermal paste to thin out and the speed drastically reduces. The overheating can produce a lot of fan noise. This guide shows how to clean the PlayStation 4 Slim, replace the thermal paste, and restore the console to fantastic working conditions!
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Remove the panel next to the ports by sliding it to the right.
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Use a Philips PH1 screwdriver to remove the screw.
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Locate the plastic warranty sticker next to the three ports on the side of the console.
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Peel off the plastic warranty sticker next to the three ports on the side of the console.
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Use a T8 Torx security screwdriver to remove the screw.
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Flip the PS4 with the bottom side facing upwards and the side of the screw you just removed facing you.
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Remove the cover by prying the two corners and then sliding it back.
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Remove the cover by prying the two corners and then sliding it back.
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Remove the three T8 Torx security screws.
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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the two screws.
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Lift and remove the metal panel after unscrewing.
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Flip the PS4 to view the metal paneling.
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Lift the black clip on the largest connection to remove it.
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Disconnect the wire by pulling it back with a little bit of force.
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By pulling on the blue tabs gently you are able to remove the connections.
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Gently lift the black wire to disconnect from the motherboard.
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Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove all screws.
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After unscrewing, remove the metal panel to access the motherboard.
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Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove two screws.
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Unplug the wire by pulling firmly.
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Lift the metal brace with your fingers to expose the motherboard.
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Apply 2-3 droplets of thermal material remover on Q-tips to remove the old thermal paste and then wipe it down with a micro fiber cloth until no residue of old paste is left.
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Apply 2-3 droplets of thermal surface purifier on a new Q-tip and go over the area cleaned.
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Squeeze about 3/4 of an inch of Arctic Silver 5 thermal paste onto the prepared surface.
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Lift up the metal panel and on the back the radiator is located.
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Clean the radiator by using a brush and a compressed air can.
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Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the two screws.
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Clean the fan by using a brush and a compressed air can.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Any advice on a good way to clean the fan blades? Thanks for all the other tips!
Use a brush at the same time with a vacuum cleaner to remove the dust, then, a slightly damp cloth to clean the blades.
Thanks for the instructions, they helped me a lot!!! If there's one thing Sony didn't save on this console, it was screws πππ
