It’s not as complicated as you might think.
#PS4 LOUDFAN HOW TO#
Open up your PS4, study up on how to remove and replace the fans, then do so.
#PS4 LOUDFAN PS4#
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#PS4 LOUDFAN PRO#
OIVO PS4 Stand Cooling Fan Station for Playstation 4/PS4 Slim/PS4 Pro, PS4 Pro Vertical Stand with Dual Controller EXT Port Charger Dock Station and 12 Game Slots Fan Failureįans are mechanical objects, and as such, they degrade as time passes, the bearings wearing out due to expiring lubrication.Īs friction builds between the moving parts, you may hear grinding noises or a clicking sound. It may be difficult finding the space if you’re working with a pretty congested media unit, but opening up that second vent is sure to cool down your PS4 and keep the fans running at a reasonable volume.įailing that, you could invest in this cooling stand. All you need to do is set your PS4 up horizontally. The Fixįixing this fan issue is a breeze. It may be an incredibly space-friendly storage solution, but when you stand your PS4 vertically, you’re blocking one of the intake vents, essentially rendering half the cooling system useless.Īs a single fan takes on the workload meant for two, and the other tries in vain to pull air through a solid surface, they inevitably get a little noisy. Remember when we mentioned that the PS4 is a dual-fan system? Well, that’s because there are vents situated on both sides of the enclosure. PS4 orientation sort of relates to the poor ventilation problem above.
#PS4 LOUDFAN TV#
If the vents are up against your TV unit or another game console, give it room to breathe. It’s an easy one, folks! Simply remove the restriction and things should go back to normal in no time. If the vents are restricted in any way, the fans will have to work harder to pull in air, thus increasing their RPM and making a racket in the process. We’re all guilty of covering the vents on our PS4 from time to time, mostly with game cases, but we must remember that our consoles don’t double as desktops. Side-Note - Removing the cover of a 1st gen PS4 voids the one-year warranty, although the chances are that you’ve had your PS4 well over a year now. Take the cover off, clean out as much grime as you possibly can, making sure to clean the fan blades themselves, and your fan-induced headaches will be a thing of the past. A Flashlight - You’ll need to have a good look around in there.A Little Bowl - Use this to keep all the screws in, so you don’t lose them.What the compressed air and swabs can’t handle, the brush will. A Tooth Brush - Dust can be pretty tricky to remove sometimes.Cotton Swabs - Get as much dust out with these as you can.Be wary, though, it might just shift dust elsewhere in the system. Compressed Air - Falcon Dust, Off Compressed Gas (152a) Disposable Cleaning Duster, 1, Count, 3.5 oz Can (DPSJB),Black.You’ll need a sharp object to uncover them. A Knife - Some screws are found behind stickers with powerful adhesives.A Phillips Head Screwdriver - There are a couple of these screws in the mix too.A TR9 Torx Security Bit Screwdriver - If you don’t have one, you can pick up an entire PS4 maintenance tool set here Cleaning Repair Tool Kit for PS4, TECKMAN TR9 Torx Security Screwdriver with PH00 PH0 PH1 Phillips Screwdriver Set for Sony Playstation 4 Main,Controller Tear Down and Dust Removal.The FixĪ good clean should solve this problem, but unfortunately, you’ll have to do some tinkering to reveal the problem areas.
#PS4 LOUDFAN SKIN#
Some will be filtered or thrown straight back out by the fans, but a lot of dust and hair does make it into the system proper and takes up permanent residence in your PS4.Ī little dust isn’t really all that bigger deal, but once it starts to build it up, it will have a drastic effect on system efficiency and performance in general.īlanketed in pet hair and dead skin cells, your PS4 is bound to run hotter, triggering the fans to run at full RPM. The most common diagnosis of ear pummeling PS4 fans?ĭebris caught in the system. Now let’s consider why your fans may have started misbehaving as of late. Providing a consistent and load-appropriate airflow to the system, they allow your PS4 to perform at a high level without overheating and crashing.
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