That's a good question, and depending on who you ask the answers vary from "monthly" to "never". It really depends on where your PS5 is, so for example if you're in a room with lots of long fibres in carpeting, rugs and so on, or if it's a smoking household, or if you have pets, or if you're really lazy and don't do the normal hoovering and dusting very often, then you're going to want to clean your console more frequently than if you live in a Zen-like space with no furniture and Italian marble floors. Sony's advice for fixing noisy PS5 fans is first of all, prevention: make sure there's at least 10cm of space around each side of the console, and don't place it on a carpet or rug with long fibres. And if you do have dusty vents, it recommends you use a low-powered vacuum cleaner to remove any dust that's accumulated in and around the air vents. Make sure your PS5 is disconnected from the power cable when you do this. For most of us, that's all you really need to do. But if you want to give your PS5 a deeper clean, here's how to do it. How to clean the inside of your PS5 A good footrest is as important to comfort as the chair you sit in, and Secretlab’s Professional Footrest is ideal for home or office use

The only thing you will have to remove from your PS5 console to clean it is the covers. These covers are intentionally easy to remove for cleaning and even customization purposes. Here’s how: While paper towels will work just fine for this, they can leave behind bits of fuzz or dust. If you want a truly shiny PS5, try using a lint-free cloth. And that's great, but unfortunately it also means that just like with PCs, over time you can end up with a case full of dust bunnies. That of course reduces the effectiveness of the fan, and can have an effect on your console's cooling and the noise it makes when it's running hard.Once you’ve located any dust deposits, use compressed air to remove these or a low-powered vacuum. If this doesn’t work, try using a microfiber cloth dipped in isopropyl alcohol and wipe gently – only use as little as you need. It's time to get inside the machine and give the heatsink a good clean, and this will solve your overheating problem. Place the PS5 on a clean table. Do not place it on a carpet or rug with long fibers, as per Sony’s recommendation. Find the right spot. Avoid putting the console in tight-fitting spaces or on the floor. You can mitigate dust buildup if the PS5 is on a table or an open cabinet. PS5 cleaning instructions from Sony are the same for both the Standard and Digital Edition of the console. For cleaning the plastic covers of the PS5 and the DualSense Wireless Controller use a soft, dry cloth. For any ports on the console that have accumulated any dirt or dust, use a dry cloth to wipe away the buildup.

Once you have the fan secured, simply start using your compressed air on the fan. For a better result, you can ask a friend or anyone around your household to vacuum the dust that will come out of the fan as soon as it leaves your console. This’ll ensure that you won’t leave a dusty table or floor behind. You'll need a pair of soft, preferably microfiber cloths, isopropyl alcohol (the highest percentage you can find), and some canned air. Remember, you should be doing this with the console placed horizontally, and make sure you remove the stand and store the small screw safely before starting. Make sure you keep your PS5 on a hard stable surface, as soft tops like carpet or upholstery or carpets can lead to a buildup of heat and dust.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. A can of compressed air, low-powered vacuum cleaner, or microfibre cloth dipped in isopropyl alcohol It doesn’t matter if you have the digital or the standard version of PS5, you’ll need a can of compressed air, an adjustable vacuum, and a microfiber cloth. Lift the corner of the top faceplate, the one with a PlayStation logo. Lift it with your plastic pry or your nails until it “unclips” from the case.

The good news, though, is that you don't need to clean it very often, and when you do you don't need a lot of time or tools. In fact, some basic cleaning doesn't even need you to open up the console. How to clean your PS5: what Sony says 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 I've made a video on how to get the cover off if you feel like it's gonna break - watch it here - https://www.cd24-7.co.uk/ps5-how-to-open-your-console Jose Zapata has been writing about video games at TNT for nearly 4 years. He specializes in video-game troubleshooting, gaming lists, guides, and similar content.Vacuuming the fans won’t yield that much of a result since the fan itself is covered by a protective layer. You can clean it with compressed air, though. You’ll want to make sure that it doesn’t move by holding it with either your fingers or anything that can reach inside. 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.

After completing a Bachelor of Arts majoring in English, Laura was able to turn her love of both video games and writing into a full-time career in 2022. 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. Carefully blast away any notable dust deposits with canned air or a low-powered vacuum. If any dirt doesn’t budge, try gently applying a cleaning brush or microfibre cloth You can now remove the complete fan unit from its housing. Get a brush or vacuum cleaner, clean the fan unitCleaning the PS5 is fast and easy and won’t damage anything. Sony’s design allows users to open the plate without tools and clean up the fan without touching anything else. Use the canned air to blow out dust and debris, and gently wipe the console down with a cloth and some alcohol.