I’m sure you heard your PS4 fan making such loud sounds, I’ve wondered why this happen myself, so I set out to understand exactly why the PS4 is so noisy and if there is a way to reduce the sound.
- Place Your PS4 In A Well Ventilated Area
- Set Your PS4 To Vertical
- Turn off or reset your PS4
- Use a can of compressed air to clean dust from the PS4
- Open up your PS4 and use a can of compressed air and use electrical wipes to clean it
However, there are other ways to reduce the PS4’s fan sound that does not involve opening it up and voiding the warranty, so do these steps first before you take the risk to fix it yourself!
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How To Reduce PS4 Fan Sound Without Opening It
1. Place Your PS4 In A Well Ventilated Area
Your PS4’s goes into rocket man mode when the console is hot and the fan needs to start to reduce the internal temperature. Of course, this will cause the jet engine sound you like so much. An easy fix is to move items away from your console if there is anything surrounding it.
Please make sure to leave enough space around both the sides and back of your console to ensure good airflow for the PS4’s fans so they don’t overheat. Never put coats or bags near the PS4 or especially anything flammable near the PS4 as the console gets quite hot making it a fire hazard.
I called Sony customer support and they suggest around 8-12 inches of space between the PS4 and anything. Make sure you do that and it should make a difference to your PS4’s van ventilation system.
2.Set Your PS4 To Vertical
If you set your PS4 to vertical you will clear up some airspace allowing your fans to get more airflow which should reduce the amount of heat they are generating and therefore reduce the sound of your console.
Though be careful with having your console vertically as if the console falls when a game is playing it will likely scratch the disc inside potentially ruining it. I remember this happened with my COD 4 disc on my Xbox 360 and I cry ever since I remember it, make sure you don’t suffer the same fate!
This cooling vertical stand from Amazon the best one I tried and actually has an air vent hole at the bottom allowing both protection and adequate airflow for your console, a win-win.
3. Turn Off/ Reset Your Ps4
If your PS4 suddenly starts making extremely loud fan noises then perhaps it is due to an internal bug in its CPU that’s causing the fans to be so loud. The solution would be restarting or turning off the console and see if it resets itself and the fan noise reverts back to normal
Never take the plug socket out of the main power without restarting or turning off your PS4 via the button or the menu as doing so can corrupt your PS4 or your game files and you don’t want that!
4. Use A Can Of Compressed Air To Clean Your Fans
Despite all the fixes mentioned above assuring adequate 8-12 inch space for the airflow of your PS4s fans and etc. If you have dirt in your fans then all these methods will not help. You need to use a can of compressed air that you can buy from most electronic stores or try this one from Amazon that is Cordless and Portable with no gas.
With every method, you need to go through all the inputs and vents to ensure all the dust is removed from your PS4. NEVER use a vacuum cleaner to clean your PS4 as the air is hot and will likely cause damage to your PS4’s electronics making it unusable and you don’t want that!
How To Clean Your PS4 With Can Of Compressed Air Or Alternative
- 1. Unplug all extension cords from your PS4 so you have access to all of its compartments. Move Your PS4 to a clean surface for easy access and cleaning
- 2. Take your compressed air can or alternative and fire short bursts of air in all the open compartments of the console. Make sure to hit the USB parts and all the ports at the back of the PS4. Make sure to shoot an airburst at the top of the PS4 to clear up any excess dust build-up
- 3. Use A Microfibre cloth to clean up all the dirt you got from your console. Be careful to start towards the left side so the dust does not ruin the light sensor. Repeat this on the other side of the console but wipe towards the right side. Fold the cloth in half to ensure the clean side faces out and clean all parts of the PS4
- 4. Lastly, dust the area where your console will be placed before putting the PS4 back. Wipe any fingerprints you might have left on the console and you’re done! Your console will thank you!
Do this method around once a month to ensure your PS4’s fans are as clean as possible. Check the video below on a handy tutorial on how to clean your PS4’s fans with a compressed air can or no gas alternative.
Sony’s PS4 Warranty Rules
As previously mentioned opening up your PS4 will void the warranty and depending on who you purchased your PS4 from it will have 1 year of warranty left. Do not void the warranty if your PS4 falls in this period as you can simply send your PS4 to Sony and they will fix your fans or any other hardware issues completely free of charge.
This is a quote directly from Sony’s services official website.
“In general, Sony offers a standard 1-year guarantee that covers almost all Sony products. Some exceptions such as lamps, projectors and batteries have a more limited guarantee.“
“If you do need a repair, you will have to show your original purchase documents. If you don’t have these, you will be charged for any repairs. Don’t worry, if you are certain you are within dealer warranty, your dealer should have copies available”
This is how you can claim your warranty for your PS4 directly from the PlayStation website
“You must visit PlayStation Service Request Support or call 1-800-345-7669 to receive a return authorization and shipping instructions. A VALID PROOF OF PURCHASE IN THE FORM OF A BILL OF SALE OR RECEIPT FROM A RETAILER WITH THE DATE OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE MUST BE PRESENTED TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE”
This is Sony’s official warning against disassembling or modifying the system or its accessories which is the same for the PS4 & PS4 Pro. Can’t say I didn’t warn you!
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Differences Between Cleaning PS4 2013 PS4 Pro & PS4 Slim
Now of course if your PS4 is already void of warranty or you bought it second hand it doesn’t matter so you can tinker away. However the newer versions of the PS4 the PS4 Pro and PS4 Slim both offer easy to remove plastic covers, Unfortunately, the original PS4 is a lot more difficult to remove as you need a special screwdriver.
How To Open Up Your Original PS4 To Clean
This one is the most difficult you need a T8 Torx bit screwdriver you need this as the nuts on the back of the PS4 have a little bump in the centre and without this special dimple on your screwdriver, you won’t be able to get the unscrewed, a normal screwdriver just won’t cut it.
This screwdriver can be bought at your local neighborhood hardware store, but why bother leaving your house when you can get it from Amazon for cheap as chips?
How To Open Your Original PS4 Method
- Unplug all your cables from your console and move your PS4 to a clean flat smooth surface where it won’t move as you operate on it.
- Put the console on it’s back and along the bottom of the console you need to remove three screws, they are located at the bottom half of the console and will be blocked off by large black stickers
- Remove the stickers then the screws and place in a safe place
- Flip your PS4 upside down and remove the plastic shell you need to tilt it from the back and then slide it forward to make sure you don’t touch it’s sharp edges and wires at the front
- Well done you’re basically finished! The fan is exposed to use a can of compressed air or alterative to blast the fans from every angle and get rid of those years of dust, make sure to clean out the sides on the sides of the console on both the left and right side they will be very dusty
- Now put everything back together make note the screws go back at a right angle to the backside of the PS4. Be very careful otherwise, you might damage the PS4, put everything back and you’re done!
Click here for a video for a step to step guide on how to clean your PS4 using only rubbing alcohol and a brush for a cheaper alternative
How To Open Your PS4 Slim & PS4 Pro To Clean
You do not need any special screwdrivers to replace these newer Playstations, aside from a little elbow grease!
How To Open Your PS4 Slim & PS4 Pro To Clean Method
- Unplug all your cables from your console and move your PS4 to a clean flat smooth surface where it won’t move as you operate on it.
- Put your console facing away from you and hold the bottom of the console’s plastic covering with your fingers and pull it up and towards you. You might need to slowly pull it from one corner and then the other to free it. Be careful of the sharp edges around the back edge of the device
- You need to break that plastic seal and I know it’s not a nice feeling but put some force around the plastic to get around the edges that hold it in place it has been designed to be opened like this so don’t worry
- Once the plastic is off the fan is exposed to your cleansing, so use your canned air to clean it and all the areas that dust would have formed so all in the fan and around the sides of the console and the controller ports
- Simply replace the plastic cover back and you’re done!
Read this video for a handheld tutorial in how to take apart your PS4 Pro/ PS4 Slim
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