A PS5 can become a real dust collector in the apartment. A user was positively surprised when he opened his PS5 for the first time: Because the inside was almost completely clean. And other users are also reporting this.
Anyone who has ever opened a PlayStation console knows that over time a lot of dirt can accumulate there. From dust to pet hair: The fans of the consoles seem to attract dirt almost magically. And there are regularly users who report how much the consoles can get dirty.
A user recently reported on Reddit that he owns a “Day 1” PS5, meaning a console that was purchased directly at release. And he wanted to open and clean this console for the first time after about 5 years. Based on the experiences of other users, he expected a similar horror scenario: a lot of dust and a completely dirty PS5. But he was positively surprised: Because the inside of the PS5 is actually completely clean.
Other users also report clean release consoles
In the comments under the created thread of the user, several other users report that they have also had such a positive experience. One explains on Reddit “Bought in December 2020, opened for the first time two weeks ago,” and adds a picture showing a clean and flawless PS5. Another adds on Reddit that his PS5 was also that clean: “It’s the same for me. I don’t know how, but I have air purifiers all around. And that too with a cat in the house.”
A user even speculates that it is simply due to the improved PS5. Because the PS4 was a real nightmare compared to the PS5. The PS4 quickly becomes like a jet engine when the console is heavily soiled and the fans ramp up.
You can clean your PS5 without voiding the warranty, although there is no official recommendation
When and why does the PS5 get dirty? The fans of the PS5 particularly get dirty due to the accumulation of dust and dirt that is drawn in with the air. This happens more quickly in a dusty environment, on carpeted floors, or when the console is in tight shelves where there is little air circulation.
Dust deposits on the fan can lead to reduced cooling performance, the console becoming louder, or even overheating. In case of overheating, the PS5 normally turns off by itself.
Is it allowed to clean your console at all? Yes, because Sony explicitly states that removing the side cover for cleaning the fan is allowed and does not lead to warranty loss. However, Sony does not provide a fixed recommendation for how often to clean. An explanation of how you can clean the PS5 without voiding the warranty can be found directly on MeinMMO.
Experts recommend that you should clean the fans every 2–3 months to avoid serious dirt accumulation. Anyone with pets should regularly clean their PC, game console, and more.
A player was tasked by his father to check his computer because it was getting slower. But when the user opened his father’s PC, he was shocked. More about this and what the inside of the computer looked like can be read directly with us on MeinMMO: Player is to check his father’s PC because the computer is slow – Gets a shock when he opens the case
