#PS4 LOUDFAN PRO#
#PS4 LOUDFAN PS4#

The fan kicks in to cool down the system by drawing air through the heat sink and expelling hot air out of the back of the console.

#PS4 LOUDFAN PS4#

As your PS4 console works harder to process graphics and run applications, it generates more heat. So what causes this issue? Well, the most common reason is overheating. Many PS4 console owners have reported hearing strange noises coming from their system’s fans, especially when playing graphically intensive games on their PS4 Pro, Slim, or Fat. If you’re interested in other tips for the care and feeding of your PS4, check out our guide on changing out your thumbsticks on the DualShock 4.Are you experiencing a loud PS4 fan noise problem? If so, you’re not alone. Pop the cowling back on, and you’re done. As above, use canned air to clean it out, and take special care to dust out any other intakes where dust could get trapped. With the top cowling off, the fan is exposed. You will also need to back it out, as above, to get around the sharp angles along the opposite (back) edge of the device.īreaking that initial seal will sound horrible, and you may need to flex the plastic a little bit to get around the tabs that hold it down, but it’s been designed to allow you to do this. You may need to start at one corner, then the other, to break it free. Face the console away from you, grasp the bottom front of the console’s top plastic cowling with your fingertips and gently pull it up and towards you. It’s all based on brute force.Īgain, unplug your PS4 and place it on a clean, flat, smooth surface. The latest iterations of the PS4 do not require tools to clean the fan. Once you’ve buttoned everything back up, you’re good to go. Replace them gingerly, or you’ll likely strip the threads. When putting things back together, be aware that the screws go in perpendicular to the angled backside of the PS4. Take special care to also clean out the grills along the left and right side of the console as well. The fan is exposed, so hit it from every angle with some canned air. You’ll be able to easily tip it up from the back, sliding it forward slightly to get clear of some sharp edges and wires on the front end. Then, flip your PS4 upside down and remove the bottom plastic cowling. In my case, I’m already about four years out of warranty so I’m not terribly concerned.īack those screws out and put them in a safe place. Note that once you take those stickers off, you’ve basically voided your warranty. The first of three Torx screws are located in the lower left corner, behind a rectangular black sticker. A rear view of my original PlayStation 4. They’re the only screws on the back of the PS4 that are located on the bottom half of the device, and they will likely be obscured by large black stickers. On the back, along the bottom of the console, you’ll need to remove three screws. Place it on a clean, flat, smooth surface that’s unlikely to ding or gouge the finish and turn it around. Once you have the correct bit, go ahead and unplug all the cables from your console.

These bits are almost certainly available at your friendly local hardware store, or for a pittance on Amazon.

The Torx nuts on the back of your PS4 have a small protrusion in the center, and without the dimple on a security bit you’re just not getting them out. It’s called a T8 Torx bit, and you’ll need the security version with a little dimple carved into business end of it. First, you’ll need to get a special screwdriver.

#PS4 LOUDFAN PRO#

Also, the PS4 Slim and the PS4 Pro both feature easy-to-remove plastic cowlings, so you might be able to take care of that dusty fan without really “disassembling” anything.Ĭleaning the fan on the original PS4 is the most troublesome of the bunch. If your PS4 is already out of warranty, you don’t have a whole lot to lose. Proceed at your own risk.) The warning against cracking open your PS4 is the same for the original model as it is for the PS4 Pro. As someone who has had their original PS4 repaired under warranty, I value that service. ( Note: Sony explicitly states, in no uncertain terms, that disassembling your PS4 will void its warranty. Fixing the problem is surprisingly simple, especially if you have a newer PS4 Slim or PS4 Pro. The ducted fan tends to trap dust, and after a while, it will have to spin ridiculously fast to keep your system cool.Ī fast fan is a loud fan, and the fan inside the PS4 - especially the original model released in 2013 - is about as loud as they come. But with that super-small footprint comes one serious drawback. The PlayStation 4 is a remarkable device, notable for its sharp edges, rhombus-like profile and minuscule size.

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