These instructions apply to the original PlayStation 4,PS4 Pro, and PS4 Slim models.

It’s good practice to clean your console before selling your PS4 or giving it away.

Gently use a toothbrush or cotton swabs to remove any remaining debris.

The USB port on the front of the PS4 and the vents along the side of the console.

Clean off any dust inside the casing with a cloth.

Opening your PS4 will void the warranty.

If you purchased your PS4 within the last year, contactSony PlayStation customer supportto report problems with your console.

Lift up under the top cover of the PS4 from the front of the console to remove the outer casing.

Do not let the fan spin while blowing air on it.

A rotating fan can cause an electrical short.

Use the Phillips screwdriver to remove the black plastic covering near the back end of the console.

Put your finger on the center of the fan to hold it in place

The screws are in different places on the original PS4 model.

Use the T8 or T9 Torx screwdriver along with your Phillips screwdriver to remove them all.

On the original PS4 model, you must remove the power supply.

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the black plastic covering near the back end of the PS4 console.

Gently lift it up and place it aside.

Be careful not to disconnect the cable.

Let the interior of the console air-dry for half an hour, then reassemble your PS4.

T8 screw that hold the metal plate under the plastic covering in place

If you’re still having problems, try cleaning it.

Disconnect any cables and blow compressed air over the controller.

Use a damp cloth if necessary, but be careful to avoid the charger ports or headphone jack.

The plate that covers the PS4 fan and interior

Allow the controller to dry before plugging anything into the ports.

If cleaning the controller doesn’t fix your problems, tryresetting your PS4 controller.

Cleaning your PS4 can help prevent hardware failure due to overheating.

A good cleaning might also help if yourPS4 won’t connect to Wi-Fi.

To remove grime, you’re able to use cloth and a mixture of water and isopropyl alcohol.

confirm the area where you keep your PS4 remains clean so that the console doesn’t collect dust.