I'm getting a lot of comments regarding it still heating after cleaning. First, check the fan is connected properly and that when you cleaned the unit you put all of the little heat transfer squares back onto the chips they came from. If that fails to cure it you may need to replace the heat transfer paste. It is just a case of wiping off the old compound with isopropyl alcohol or rubbing alcohol and replacing the compound. You don't need very much but place it dead centre of the cpu and put the ps4 back together.
I'm not sure if I'm able to do this for my son. I'm scared that I will mess it up even more. Is there a place where I can take it to get fixed? If so were would you recommend I take it? Thanks in advance.
I cannot thank you enough George, I have struggled with overheats and a jet engine fan noise for almost a year now and I have looked all over for advice. Your video was simple to follow, easy to replicate and I can say with confidence it has drastically changed the noise and heat problems on my console. I am amazed how much dust had accumulated in the heat sink over the 5 years I have owned this. Feel foolish I hadn't looked into it earlier, very happy with the results. Great job!
I'm only thinking you may have to replace the heatsink compound on the processor. The mistake most people make is that they put far too much on, it only has to fill the micro imperfections, not act like a barrier to the heat.
Super easy to do bro. I just finally got the courage to do mine after 2 years of this BS and it was totally 100000% worth it. Cost me about 4 dollars to fix. Completed the project in about 45 mins following another UA-cam video. I made sure all the dust was cleaned and reapplied the thermal paste (many good brands out there, stick to the regular ones and not liquid metal). So far after about 3 hours of straight gaming, my PS4 Pro is quiet like new or better!
Take things one step at a time. Your mobile phone is your best friend. Take pictures of everything from different angles so that you can see where everything is before you take it apart. Then when you are putting it together you have the pictures as a reference.
No need to take all the part over just remove ups slowly and be careful with cable and use some air compressor and when u use air compressor don't let the fan turn fix it withur hand to avoid any electric damage by fan
Just know this video will go on for generations, 2 years later and you just saved my ps4! Much appreciated information! I was very nervous but I took my whole ps4 apart with your guidance , and its working again and there is no loud fan noise !!!
It worked! I didnt have any experience whatsoever when it comes to stuff like that but the video was well explained! Thank you so much! Btw you got some nice piggies :D
For anyone nervious about takeing something like this apart. Just take pictures everytime you remove a srew or something like that, that way you can follow your steps back so you wont make a mistake. Also have little sections for your screws and little bits and peices like that so you know whats what. hope it helps.
_After watching the video I decided to take the cover off the PS4 & used a long bristle brush into the fan area to remove the dust from that grid without dismantling the PS4, It actually worked very well, Thanks so much for showing exactly what the problem was, Kindest regards._
Thank you! I've been dealing with "overheating" less than 2 minutes after turning on my PS4 and starting a game. This video helped on fixing it. I also found that the heat transfer paste was completely dry and all the dust.
I'm dealing with that now 😔 I only could watch movies & TV apps from it, I haven't played games in about few days it feels so odd. I'm thinking on buying the tools set so I can open it myself to check the inside, I'm just worried if I need to get a replacement hopefully it just the the plug that's loose to the fan or must need cleaning.
Love the guinea pig Idea. Dust the major killer of heat sinks and then processors. I love the idea of running the video backwards to put it back together. Great video Thanks for sharing George.
Darth is a cute guy! It seemed to be the best way Larry to get the thing back together. In our car manuals made by Haynes there was always a phrase at the end of every procedure.. 'reassembly is the reverse of dismantling' so they didn't have to go through a full procedure. I thought I would take that idea and use it to put it back together.
Dude your video prompted me to do my PS4 Pro I had to watch another couple of videos specifically for the Pro and when I got into mine the heat sink was completely covered! Since cleaning it I haven't had any problems! Thanks man!
Thanks to your video I was able to fix the overheating issue on my ps4, the heatsink was clogged with dust and stuff. Removed them just like you did and worked as a charm.
Unfortunately, most jobs will require a toolkit of sorts. You can buy new or look on your local facebook marketplace for second hand tools. Just stay safe and obey local laws and restrictions in this epidemic.
Appreciate it I know how to take apart the whole system without worrying about how to put it back together thanks. Hopefully it stops overheating mine was filthy also like yours
So whenever I turn on my PS4 it stays on for like 2-3 mins then it just turns off and doesn't turn on for like 30-40 mins , what could be the problem and how can I fix it?
Possibly overheating or it has detected a fault in memory. You could see if it is dusty inside but apart from that I have no more insight into the fault.
I had that problem once had to get the power supply replaced, may be caused by a blackout or maybe the ps4 was unplugged while turned on, also a can be fault in memory, try restoring the database in safe-mode or getting the power supply checked by a professional
After all those years Sony still cannot prevent overheating, I will buy the PS5 after 3 years , you never know, overpowered Graphics card , and so on consumers still have to buy at least 2 consoles.
Darth is the biggest of my 3 boys Bill. He is just over 3 years old and is actually the biggest of the three at 4lbs. His other cagemate is Pumba who is a bit ill at the moment and on meds and their neighbour is Ash, a year and a half old boy who constantly fights with Pumba for boss status so has to live separately.
@@GeorgeChristofi happy that u cleaned his ps4 and the problem is probably because they don't have a third controller that's why they fight alot because they can play all together
I really appreciate this video so much. My playstation sounds like a jet engine all the time (And still does on certain games) but after i cleaned a large amount of dust completely covering my Heat Sink, my playstation has no problems with overheating at all. All I need to do now is put some more thermal paste in my ps4 because when I was cleaning it, it was all dry. Once again thank you so much for this helpful tutorial you saved me a lot of money!!!!
I wish you'd have showed putting it back together so I could do it w you just like when talking it apart. But other than that, thx so much cause I'm overheating 30 minutes into playing and already cleaned the inside of fan on one side. I hope this will help me with the more thorough cleaning. You're awesome!!(:
Wowwww! Good as new! Thank you so much! Not a single step was missed in this video! Was able to take it apart, clean it, and put it back together. No problem. Game works fine and is as quiet as a mouse; it used to sound like a mini jet engine. I did have to go out and buy a screwdriver set that had the specific torx screwdriver bit with the hole in the middle.
Glad to be able to help. I tried to be as comprehensive as possible because it can be daunting taking an expensive console to bits if you are not used to doing things like that.
I cleaned it great video, but I have another issue when I put it back together when I turn on my PS4 it just revs high but then when I start a game it instantly turns off and blinks red what did I put on wrong?
While I was doing this, I tried to take out the power supply's screws, but they simply don't move at all Any suggestions in this case? Sorry if my english is bad, i live in Brazil
Usually it is just a case of sliding the parts apart to ge them separate but it can help to lightly twist them to see the seam line and break the friction.
If you l look at the bar code on ur ps4 it should say cuh then a number that's ur model of ps4 and u should look up how to take that specific model apart
My brother is giving me his ps4 and it has this issue. It will only turn on for a few minutes before it shuts back down. However if I tear it apart like that.. I will never remember how to put it back together.
It's the two prongs on the left side that cause this. I do believe it's because of their length and how deep they go into the power supply. After doing it once though it's not as hard the second or third time around.
Say I removed the old thermal paste but didn’t add a new one. Cleaned the heatsink and fan from inside and it’s spotless. Still overheats faster than before. Is it because of the thermal paste?
Thank you for this video man I can’t afford a ps5 yet but thanks to you I got my ps4 running again💪🏻👍🏻 I could clean out my heat vent sadly because mine are different screws and some of them are in different places I had every screw from my set out every T one I had did not fit. I think mabye because it’s metric? I’m in America so that’s the only thing that I could think of. But thank you man! I was able to clean what I could with the air and what I had and the result is awesome was More quiet and it’s runs games again👍🏻
This video was a great help. Finally got fed up with my PS4 sounding like a jet on take off, so I finally sorted it out using this video as a guide. Thanks for the guide. 😎
have you cleaned it out at all yet? They don't feel hot on the outside but the sensor on the main cpu tells the machine to shut down as soon as it triggers.
I am having this issue right now unfortunately. I have the Black Ops 3 Limited edition console. It gives me the " PS4 is too hot message " after 45 minutes to an hour of gameplay and then immediately shuts itself off. It is my lifeline. I'm pretty heart broken. I'm gonna try this. I have a good feeling about it! Hope it works! Thank you so much!!!
Thank you after I took it apart and cleaned it its working good now best instruction and step by step I've found. Only problem I ran into was the little metal pins by the fan one was sticking up when I first put it together stopping the fan from spinning witch cased the Sony to repeat the overheating so just had to reopen and ben the pin down and its working like new. Thank you so much
My ps4 is completely clean n now I am starting to get the same issue again even at the start menu my fan gets loud then just shuts off within seconds of it turning on and there's no dust build up nothing, though I have took this ps4 apart like 50 times before n kept it working but now I think I'm out of luck nothing works.
@@DaWrldCrzy you can try and skip moving the power supply cords for sure, it might be possible. Without seeing exactly what was done by Sony I can't say for sure, but give it a go. At this point you have not a lot to lose. If it isn't working, you can't make it not work more unless you are clumsy or fill the inside with water.
Hey, I don't think you will be about to as they're about 3 cables and a screw which is found under the power supply which prevents you from taking the motherboard off; which is on the heatsink
Hi so I open my ps4 and clean it now when I turn it on the fan makes a loud noise and it turn off did i do anything wrong i put it the back the same way I did clean the thermal off I dint no I was not supposed to do that
It sounds like you have not quite seated the fan properly or that something is touching the fan blades. You can redo the thermal paste and small tubes are available for not much money. You only need a tiny amount of paste, one tube will last you years.
@@GeorgeChristofi you lying you dont really know how to fix anything your ps4 was already fixed, i would of let that man pay me money so i would fix it but surely u dont know anything scammer
@@jamskeeters2087 Many Thanks for your kind comments... Let me see... ps4 was not working, I cleaned it out, refixed everything in place, ps4 working... that means fixed to me... must be a translation problem.
I have this very console my fan isn't however I'm having over heating issues on half my games.. my question is if I do this tear down for cleaning will it clear my internal memory??
I did the cleaning and just as a procession saved all my data to my ps account and I'm glad I did ...my injustices 2, mk11 and back to the future games were completely deleted from the hard drive. What caused this? Cuz I actually feel like I got lucky by doing so
@@trickydickyyo6533 I have no idea.. the unit should not lose anything because it isn't powered up at all, you don't remove any memory from the unit or any other physical hardware change except removing dust. Weird to say the least.
Mine was making way too much noise, so I cleaned it all the way to the heat sink. I reassembled it perfectly and now it has the overheating shut down - ( flashing red light with 3 beeps). What can I do to fix this?
I would check the heat transfer pads on the memory chips and also check the state of the thermal paste on the cpu. You may need to remove the old stuff with rubbing alcohol and replace it with fresh if it has dried out. Make sure not to overdo the paste though as too much is sometimes worse than too little.
I had cleaned my ps4 checked the paste it was in ok condition all the heat transfers in place and still i would get the message but i updated my ps4 through the safe mode screen and it fixed it somehow it worked for me so i hope it works for you guys
Lay ur ps4 flat like the man said. But a trick I use is get some 2 liter bottle caps bout 6-8 of them and have ur ps4 sit on top of them so u have airflow under the ps4. It helps alot.
I did it but putting it back together is annoying. You should upload the same video but at the last part when u speed it up while putting it together you should leave it at normal speed so I can see how exactly you put it back together. Everything else is easy but putting the mother board back in is not fun and I don't wana break it
I did think of that but the video was already too long for a lot of people so I shortened it. If I remake this video or any other console video I shall do a much better job of editing the video to keep all of the important stuff in but cut some of the waste, keeping the reassembly in there.
It sounds like you either missed out the thermal pads, or need to replace the thermal paste under the heatsink on the cpu. The fan also could be spinning too slowly but that is a fairly easy job to replace it.
So quick question , I've had mine for 6 years , and just today it turned off on me twice and now it won't turn back on. I'm pretty sure it's the overheating issue , but I had a game in there when I turned off and it won't even turn on long enough for me to get the game out , will the game be okay if I take the system apart , and where do I get the thermal paste to reapply? Is that something I get online?
ok, the two things.. The game will be fine while it is locked in the drive and barring a major catastrophe like standing on the drive will be as safe as anywhere for it to stay for now. Thermal paste can be had from Ebay and Amazon as well as most computer repair shops. The trick is to put on a thin smear rather than act like you are icing a cake. You are aiming to fill in microscopic imperfections between the two surfaces.
I have now found that the speed sensor goes out on the mother board so i wired mine to my monitor. Also i bypassed the original signal so the console thinks it has the fan plugged into it.
Crazy how every UA-camr said the problem was dust, no in-depth solution regarding the thermal paste or having to replace the fan entirely do to a bad motor
After i cleaned my ps4 (oldest version), i tried turning it on, it got really loud and the light went from blue to red and shut down before I could do anything. Does anyone know what the issue could be? And how i can fix it?
I can really believe this as i bought a ps4 pro just over a year ago and only used it a few times as i have an xbox one x, A nintendo switch and a powerful gaming PC and working full time and being in a relationship means i don't get a lot of free time to play games but when i heard no mans sky was coming out on VR i purchased a VR V2 headset and started playing my ps4 pro excited about soon being able to play it in VR. My ps4 pro after about 20minutes would overheat and freeze and switching it off at the wall was the only way to reset it, I build PC Computers so i put a 1tb ssd in my ps4 pro as that means much less heat than from a normal hdd and i changed the thermal paste out for a quality paste (There was NO dust on my heatsink and fan) and the problem remained and I've watched dozens of video's on youtube where people are having the same problems as i am and one youtuber said it is the power supply within the ps4 pro console that is overheating because before the power supply use to be external in the form of a brick but it was better for cooling. I have since purchased a brand new PS4 Pro console with the game red dead redemption 2 and this console has a different power supply cord but let me tell you the console still gets very hot after a short time of gaming playing no mans sky. luckily i purchased a 3 year warranty from argos for my ps4 pro for piece of mind but the strange thing is Sony have stopped selling extended warranties on their ps4 consoles which i find very suspicious, it's like they are aware of the problems with their console thus stopped selling extended warranty to save them the hassle and money. I think it's very poor of Sony considering my xbox one x which is much older and has seen alot more usage has never overheated once nor has my switch, I will keep my first ps4 pro and trade it in for a ps5 when i am able to do so. I purchased a ps4 vertical stand as i believe that will help in helping my ps4 pro to cool down better, time will tell :-(
I hear you there Paul which I think there is a huge market for those extra powered USB stands for the PS4. That one was the first I have actually worked on myself but I did some googling first before I started just to see how common the overheating issue was. I used to do fan mods to Pace Sky boxes as they were good at burnout due to inadequate cooling of the power supply. Heat has really been an issue in a lot more modern electronics than the older valve based stuff. Valves get really hot but things were designed in such a way as to cope with the 150c temperatures of audio valves and hot rectifiers. Modern stuff is more shove it in a tiny box and don't worry if it burns out because they will buy new as you can't repair it any more. Xbox power supplies are really good, They can be used for so many things other than xboxes and can really deliver a good amount of current. Nice to have you stop by and hope to see you on other videos All the best, George
I have my ps4 for 6 years now it overheats when playing games that new strong gpu/cpu power so am pretty sure the thermal paste is expiring should I remove everything and put new thermal paste on the cpu or is it too risky am pretty sure I will take it to a pa4 store maybe they can fix it there
I'm not sure about the earlier ones to be honest. I'm not that familiar with the early stuff from the series but would think that there is a catch somewhere to release the cables. I could easily be wrong though.
I need help I completely disassembled my PlayStation as it was very dirty, I even cleaned the heat sink and fan. When I play games like fifa and fall guy’s, it’s loud but it still plays for the most part. But when I try to play a games like call of duty it completely shuts off and says it’s overheating for a split second, There is also a red blinking light when that happens on my PS4. Could you please tell me what I can do to solve this issue?
I cleaned my ps4 but not there it is a lot of dust where the air want to go out and efter that when i got in to my ps4 saif overhating and shut down but i didnt ewen played a game??? What am i going to do is it broken or do i need to clean where u did where all dust is???
This was an awesome video! There is nothing you can't fix! I liked all your cleaning tips and especially using air. 🌬 This would be an awesome video to remake if you haven't already, because it's doing awesome, have your son in there as well! Have you thought of doing a #shorts on it? I've done a few and it brings new eyes to your channel. Hope you're doing good, staying warm and safe!
Thanks Suzy. I have thought about doing a similar video but I would have to buy a PS4 first! This one belonged to the son of the electrician who did the initial wiring on the workshop. Shorts are something that I have looked at but there are very few repairs that can be covered sufficiently well in the time space. I am considering a short for each new video as a teaser trailer.
my ps4 has been really loud for some time now but today is the first time it shut off on me while gaming. i’m gonna take it apart and clean it this weekend.
Can't you just pop the fancover off, and spray compressed air into the fan blades to remove the dust buildup on the heat sink? I know it's not a thorough as complete disassembly but it doesn't ruin the thermal paste by introducing air bubbles. Expecially if you don't plan on reapplying new paste. I did just that on my laptop and ps3 and both fans run quieter now.
It sounds like an airflow issue. When you play games it is getting too hot so either the fins on the heatsink are blocked or the fan is not working properly.
I found out why it wasn't turning on... it somehow got unplugged after it overheated But I'll make sure to use your video when I need it Thanks for the help
I have never deep cleaned my PS4, and I bought this console like 6 years ago so I'm pretty scared to see what's inside there. I am just now facing overheating issues. I can't play a game for an hour straight without having to worry about the console overheating. And not to mention, that loud jet engine noise, I thought it was completely natural but it's been much louder than usual lately. Gonna take it to a Sony Repair Shop soon.
Hey one of my friends is experiencing some difficulties with his ps4 and when ever he turns on his system about 5 minutes later it says his ps4 is over heating turn it off for a couple hours and I was wonder would this fixed his problem
@@GeorgeChristofi do you think the problem could also be thermal paste? I mean the system most definitely needs the dust out if the insides but do you think thermal paste could also be one of the main issues
If you are concerned about the back emf generated by the fan then it shouldn't be a problem because there is a diode on the motherboard to guard against that in case of such a situation. It is the tame with most decent computer motherboards and other electronics with fan controllers.
George, I sort of forgot to tell everyone in the group, but I deleted FB. If you send me your email, I'll check in and drop you some feedback as needed. Hope we can stay in touch. -Sean
I'm getting a lot of comments regarding it still heating after cleaning. First, check the fan is connected properly and that when you cleaned the unit you put all of the little heat transfer squares back onto the chips they came from. If that fails to cure it you may need to replace the heat transfer paste. It is just a case of wiping off the old compound with isopropyl alcohol or rubbing alcohol and replacing the compound. You don't need very much but place it dead centre of the cpu and put the ps4 back together.
I'm not sure if I'm able to do this for my son. I'm scared that I will mess it up even more. Is there a place where I can take it to get fixed? If so were would you recommend I take it? Thanks in advance.
Hey bro I've cleaned everything but my fan won't spin unless I use my hand to spin it first and it's really slow but goes fast sometimes, any help?
Sounds like the fan is gone and needs replacing.
Thanks it works
@@Sassy_Cici u can go to game stop
This helped so much, my ps4 would turn off in like 30 minutes when I turned it on , i can play with my friends now without it turning off, thank you.
Bro 30 mins. I get like 40 seconds max and it turns off
@@aazedd3246 me to
@Febreeze Booz` yep I cleaned it all out. The heatsink is the biggest issue
@@aazedd3246 I only get to play 20sec to a minute on any game
My ps4 doesn’t even turn on
I cannot thank you enough George, I have struggled with overheats and a jet engine fan noise for almost a year now and I have looked all over for advice. Your video was simple to follow, easy to replicate and I can say with confidence it has drastically changed the noise and heat problems on my console. I am amazed how much dust had accumulated in the heat sink over the 5 years I have owned this. Feel foolish I hadn't looked into it earlier, very happy with the results. Great job!
Agreed 💯💯💯💯💯💯
I’ve cleaned my twice and it still over heats and sounds like it’s about to take off like a plane.
I'm only thinking you may have to replace the heatsink compound on the processor. The mistake most people make is that they put far too much on, it only has to fill the micro imperfections, not act like a barrier to the heat.
George Christofi ok I’ll look into thanks bud
Any good recommendations for a good one that’ll last? I live in the states...
Super easy to do bro. I just finally got the courage to do mine after 2 years of this BS and it was totally 100000% worth it. Cost me about 4 dollars to fix. Completed the project in about 45 mins following another UA-cam video. I made sure all the dust was cleaned and reapplied the thermal paste (many good brands out there, stick to the regular ones and not liquid metal). So far after about 3 hours of straight gaming, my PS4 Pro is quiet like new or better!
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I appreciate this video so much but it’s honestly incredibly intimidating. I’m a complete amateur with stuff like this.
Take things one step at a time. Your mobile phone is your best friend. Take pictures of everything from different angles so that you can see where everything is before you take it apart. Then when you are putting it together you have the pictures as a reference.
No need to take all the part over just remove ups slowly and be careful with cable and use some air compressor and when u use air compressor don't let the fan turn fix it withur hand to avoid any electric damage by fan
Mine’s still covered under warranty but it’s crazy to see how dirty the inside gets. The guinea pig is too funny🤣
He is my cute boy! When I got him he would fit in the palm of my hand. Now he is a four pound chunk!
The way he talking you know he do everything right 😂😂
@Oliver Avila nope he said what he said.
I know that you failed english with that grammer
his voice is like he is one of those guys who goes straight to the pub after he finishes his shift
Just know this video will go on for generations, 2 years later and you just saved my ps4! Much appreciated information! I was very nervous but I took my whole ps4 apart with your guidance , and its working again and there is no loud fan noise !!!
It worked!
I didnt have any experience whatsoever when it comes to stuff like that but the video was well explained!
Thank you so much!
Btw you got some nice piggies
:D
Glad to have been able to help!
For anyone nervious about takeing something like this apart. Just take pictures everytime you remove a srew or something like that, that way you can follow your steps back so you wont make a mistake. Also have little sections for your screws and little bits and peices like that so you know whats what. hope it helps.
That is really great advice. I tend to take stuff for granted sometimes and forget to mention that sort of thing.
@@GeorgeChristofi lol fair enough. something i used to do when i first started working as i would forget everything
@@GeorgeChristofi lol did that like on step Three kicking myself still works though
_After watching the video I decided to take the cover off the PS4 & used a long bristle brush into the fan area to remove the dust from that grid without dismantling the PS4, It actually worked very well, Thanks so much for showing exactly what the problem was, Kindest regards._
Hey george what size of the fillip screwdriver do i need
It is actually a torx security driver for the case and a smaller Philips driver for internal screws.
T-5 and T-9 screwdrivers
Thank you! I've been dealing with "overheating" less than 2 minutes after turning on my PS4 and starting a game. This video helped on fixing it. I also found that the heat transfer paste was completely dry and all the dust.
I'm dealing with that now 😔 I only could watch movies & TV apps from it, I haven't played games in about few days it feels so odd. I'm thinking on buying the tools set so I can open it myself to check the inside, I'm just worried if I need to get a replacement hopefully it just the the plug that's loose to the fan or must need cleaning.
Love the guinea pig Idea. Dust the major killer of heat sinks and then processors. I love the idea of running the video backwards to put it back together. Great video Thanks for sharing George.
Darth is a cute guy! It seemed to be the best way Larry to get the thing back together. In our car manuals made by Haynes there was always a phrase at the end of every procedure.. 'reassembly is the reverse of dismantling' so they didn't have to go through a full procedure. I thought I would take that idea and use it to put it back together.
thank you so much, my ps4 sounds like brand new now :)
Glad to have helped.
@kieth the boyfriend what do you want him to do ? Buy you a new one ? 😂
@@zolizns4416 that would be nice 😄
I am scared because iam 9 and heading this problem😭😭😭
Dude your video prompted me to do my PS4 Pro I had to watch another couple of videos specifically for the Pro and when I got into mine the heat sink was completely covered! Since cleaning it I haven't had any problems! Thanks man!
Thanks to your video I was able to fix the overheating issue on my ps4, the heatsink was clogged with dust and stuff. Removed them just like you did and worked as a charm.
did it actually work, how u get out the screws. i don’t have torx t8 and struggling with a vit
@@animalcrew882 I used a very small flat screwdriver and managed to get them out, the pin in the middle is not that big.
I’m a kid without tools I have no hope
Caged Earth7 check amazon. They have kits
Unfortunately, most jobs will require a toolkit of sorts. You can buy new or look on your local facebook marketplace for second hand tools. Just stay safe and obey local laws and restrictions in this epidemic.
Im 13 and found this really good ps4 cleaning kit and it was prety cheap
@@GeorgeChristofi I did what you said but certain games still don't work '/
I used a knife scissors and a pen
My ps4 sounds brand new and not like a jet engine, doesn't even overheat anymore thank god for this video 🤙
Glad to help.
If you do it step by step, you got it. This is what I used to make my PS4 shut up
Appreciate it I know how to take apart the whole system without worrying about how to put it back together thanks. Hopefully it stops overheating mine was filthy also like yours
So whenever I turn on my PS4 it stays on for like 2-3 mins then it just turns off and doesn't turn on for like 30-40 mins , what could be the problem and how can I fix it?
Possibly overheating or it has detected a fault in memory. You could see if it is dusty inside but apart from that I have no more insight into the fault.
@@GeorgeChristofi oh ok thanks
I had that problem once had to get the power supply replaced, may be caused by a blackout or maybe the ps4 was unplugged while turned on, also a can be fault in memory, try restoring the database in safe-mode or getting the power supply checked by a professional
ROSHAN 1710 did it work ?
Exanced did you clean you’re ps4 ? If so did it work
After all those years Sony still cannot prevent overheating, I will buy the PS5 after 3 years , you never know, overpowered Graphics card , and so on consumers still have to buy at least 2 consoles.
I know nothing about gaming stuff but I like that guinea pig...LOL
Darth is the biggest of my 3 boys Bill. He is just over 3 years old and is actually the biggest of the three at 4lbs. His other cagemate is Pumba who is a bit ill at the moment and on meds and their neighbour is Ash, a year and a half old boy who constantly fights with Pumba for boss status so has to live separately.
@@GeorgeChristofi happy that u cleaned his ps4 and the problem is probably because they don't have a third controller that's why they fight alot because they can play all together
@@baboushka5532 Even before the playstation they had their issues... boys!
11:49 😂😂 mark I lost it . That tickled me. Good job on the video
Bro yes🤣
I really appreciate this video so much. My playstation sounds like a jet engine all the time (And still does on certain games) but after i cleaned a large amount of dust completely covering my Heat Sink, my playstation has no problems with overheating at all. All I need to do now is put some more thermal paste in my ps4 because when I was cleaning it, it was all dry. Once again thank you so much for this helpful tutorial you saved me a lot of money!!!!
I wish you'd have showed putting it back together so I could do it w you just like when talking it apart. But other than that, thx so much cause I'm overheating 30 minutes into playing and already cleaned the inside of fan on one side. I hope this will help me with the more thorough cleaning. You're awesome!!(:
you can slow it to 0.25
11:48 you still talking about the PS4 right? 😅
Wowwww! Good as new! Thank you so much! Not a single step was missed in this video! Was able to take it apart, clean it, and put it back together. No problem. Game works fine and is as quiet as a mouse; it used to sound like a mini jet engine. I did have to go out and buy a screwdriver set that had the specific torx screwdriver bit with the hole in the middle.
Glad to be able to help. I tried to be as comprehensive as possible because it can be daunting taking an expensive console to bits if you are not used to doing things like that.
Can you tell me which torx bit it was you ended up using? Was it the T9x?
I cleaned it great video, but I have another issue when I put it back together when I turn on my PS4 it just revs high but then when I start a game it instantly turns off and blinks red what did I put on wrong?
it sounds like either the heatsink isnt touching the cpu properly or the memory chip heat pads are not all in place properly.
George Christofi I’ve got the same problem do you know how to fix it
@@elvisaddai6581 take it appart and put it togeather again, you may have missed something
Chillmott exactly same problem for me i have cleaned it replaced the thermal paste but it says it is still overheating
Great video quality George! Love the guinea pig voice over :-)
Just trying to be a bit different!
My ps4 keeps overheating even though it’s cold I need help
Same dude
Try new thermal paste
@has mien has same problem
While I was doing this, I tried to take out the power supply's screws, but they simply don't move at all
Any suggestions in this case?
Sorry if my english is bad, i live in Brazil
On the back of my ps4 there are 2 screws and i took them out and it doesnt want to come off. Idk what to do
Usually it is just a case of sliding the parts apart to ge them separate but it can help to lightly twist them to see the seam line and break the friction.
That’s because you have a later model of a PS4
If you l look at the bar code on ur ps4 it should say cuh then a number that's ur model of ps4 and u should look up how to take that specific model apart
One of the only people to say take it to the shop of you have warranty everyone always try to tell you otherwise and open your systems lol
My brother is giving me his ps4 and it has this issue. It will only turn on for a few minutes before it shuts back down. However if I tear it apart like that.. I will never remember how to put it back together.
When you are going to take of the power supply the cable at left it is hard to pull out
it is deliberately stiff but once it is off it is fine...
It's the two prongs on the left side that cause this. I do believe it's because of their length and how deep they go into the power supply. After doing it once though it's not as hard the second or third time around.
Say I removed the old thermal paste but didn’t add a new one. Cleaned the heatsink and fan from inside and it’s spotless. Still overheats faster than before. Is it because of the thermal paste?
Probably yes termopaste isn't there without reason
Also, if the memory chips thermal pads are not replaced correctly it will still overheat
@@GeorgeChristofi wow fast reply. Nice
i ordered my ps4 off qvc where do i take it to get it fixed ???
Not sure but if it is the UK, the seller by law is required to warranty it for a year, regardless of who they are.
Now this is how you do a tutorial, great job man thank you so much
Glad it helped
Thank you for this video man I can’t afford a ps5 yet but thanks to you I got my ps4 running again💪🏻👍🏻 I could clean out my heat vent sadly because mine are different screws and some of them are in different places I had every screw from my set out every T one I had did not fit. I think mabye because it’s metric? I’m in America so that’s the only thing that I could think of. But thank you man! I was able to clean what I could with the air and what I had and the result is awesome was More quiet and it’s runs games again👍🏻
Great video it worked no longer sounds like it's working triple time can't even hear the fan no more... Thx a bunch
This video was a great help.
Finally got fed up with my PS4 sounding like a jet on take off, so I finally sorted it out using this video as a guide.
Thanks for the guide. 😎
hello my ps4 turns on then after a while it turns off because is overheated when is not even hot also it sounds loud what can i do?
have you cleaned it out at all yet? They don't feel hot on the outside but the sensor on the main cpu tells the machine to shut down as soon as it triggers.
How do you have so less subs? These videos are great!
I have no Idea but I'm always grateful for everyone who does subscribe.
I subscribed as always interesting to find characters. I like the style be serious and technical, but should still be fun even for the creator.
I am having this issue right now unfortunately. I have the Black Ops 3 Limited edition console. It gives me the " PS4 is too hot message " after 45 minutes to an hour of gameplay and then immediately shuts itself off. It is my lifeline. I'm pretty heart broken. I'm gonna try this. I have a good feeling about it! Hope it works! Thank you so much!!!
My ps4 only turns on for like 2 minutes max then says "ps4 too hot"and turns off... even though its cold. Do you kno how to fix this issue?
My ps4 only overheats when I play rainbow six siege but when I play any other game like fifa it works fine I don't understand. Any solutions?
Rainbow 6 really stresses the unit because it is so processor and graphics intensive. Other games are kinder to the cpu.
Dont play rainbow six siege
@@zebare726 managed to fix it all I did was strip the ps4 move the fan manually for 1 min put it back together and never overheated since
My house is so quiet without my PS4 pretending to be a jet. Thanks a ton.
Thank you after I took it apart and cleaned it its working good now best instruction and step by step I've found.
Only problem I ran into was the little metal pins by the fan one was sticking up when I first put it together stopping the fan from spinning witch cased the Sony to repeat the overheating so just had to reopen and ben the pin down and its working like new.
Thank you so much
My ps4 is completely clean n now I am starting to get the same issue again even at the start menu my fan gets loud then just shuts off within seconds of it turning on and there's no dust build up nothing, though I have took this ps4 apart like 50 times before n kept it working but now I think I'm out of luck nothing works.
My power supply cords are glued down for some reason. Can i just skip to the Heat sink cleaning part?
I've not seen it but maybe sony found an issue and glued thenm to stop a different problem. It isn't something I have seen though.
@@GeorgeChristofi My poor Dorithy, i dont wanna replace her😓.
@@DaWrldCrzy you can try and skip moving the power supply cords for sure, it might be possible. Without seeing exactly what was done by Sony I can't say for sure, but give it a go. At this point you have not a lot to lose. If it isn't working, you can't make it not work more unless you are clumsy or fill the inside with water.
Hey, I don't think you will be about to as they're about 3 cables and a screw which is found under the power supply which prevents you from taking the motherboard off; which is on the heatsink
Hi so I open my ps4 and clean it now when I turn it on the fan makes a loud noise and it turn off did i do anything wrong i put it the back the same way I did clean the thermal off I dint no I was not supposed to do that
It sounds like you have not quite seated the fan properly or that something is touching the fan blades. You can redo the thermal paste and small tubes are available for not much money. You only need a tiny amount of paste, one tube will last you years.
Keith Karma I had the same problem brotha! I fixed mines I know exactly what it is. Any chance you fixed it or no?
@@felixcarrillo6229 yea its working now it was the thermal paste that I whipe off now is like brand new
@@felixcarrillo6229 how do you
Works like a charm made my 5yo ps4 sound brand new
Hey George can you clean my ps4 pro. How much you charge
It would probably cost you a fortune in shipping to send it registered to the UK. You are better off finding a local tech to do the service on it.
@@GeorgeChristofi you lying you dont really know how to fix anything your ps4 was already fixed, i would of let that man pay me money so i would fix it but surely u dont know anything scammer
@@jamskeeters2087 Many Thanks for your kind comments... Let me see... ps4 was not working, I cleaned it out, refixed everything in place, ps4 working... that means fixed to me... must be a translation problem.
Thanks For the video
It really helped and I couldn’t believe how much dust I had it I’ll most defDefinitely recommend your video thank you again
One quick what🤨 jk this helps me so much my ps4 would overheat within 10-15 mins of me playing a game like fortnite or cod but now it is much better .
I did everything you told me too cleaned it and everything and it still turns off and overheat when I try to play a game
Did you fix it?
I have this very console my fan isn't however I'm having over heating issues on half my games.. my question is if I do this tear down for cleaning will it clear my internal memory??
No, the memory will be intact. There is no formatting or changing of anything, just dust removal.
I did the cleaning and just as a procession saved all my data to my ps account and I'm glad I did ...my injustices 2, mk11 and back to the future games were completely deleted from the hard drive. What caused this? Cuz I actually feel like I got lucky by doing so
@@trickydickyyo6533 I have no idea.. the unit should not lose anything because it isn't powered up at all, you don't remove any memory from the unit or any other physical hardware change except removing dust. Weird to say the least.
Mine was making way too much noise, so I cleaned it all the way to the heat sink. I reassembled it perfectly and now it has the overheating shut down - ( flashing red light with 3 beeps). What can I do to fix this?
I would check the heat transfer pads on the memory chips and also check the state of the thermal paste on the cpu. You may need to remove the old stuff with rubbing alcohol and replace it with fresh if it has dried out. Make sure not to overdo the paste though as too much is sometimes worse than too little.
@@GeorgeChristofi Hi, I just got my ps4 working today and wanted to come and say thanks for your advice.
@@b.e7726 I'm glad to help.
I had cleaned my ps4 checked the paste it was in ok condition all the heat transfers in place and still i would get the message but i updated my ps4 through the safe mode screen and it fixed it somehow it worked for me so i hope it works for you guys
It worked
Lay ur ps4 flat like the man said. But a trick I use is get some 2 liter bottle caps bout 6-8 of them and have ur ps4 sit on top of them so u have airflow under the ps4. It helps alot.
Hello is it possible if you can tell me, what specific tools I’ll need to do all of this, thank you 👍
I did it but putting it back together is annoying. You should upload the same video but at the last part when u speed it up while putting it together you should leave it at normal speed so I can see how exactly you put it back together. Everything else is easy but putting the mother board back in is not fun and I don't wana break it
I did think of that but the video was already too long for a lot of people so I shortened it. If I remake this video or any other console video I shall do a much better job of editing the video to keep all of the important stuff in but cut some of the waste, keeping the reassembly in there.
It’s been a while since I brought my PS4 and it only just started to overheat would this be what I need to do?
if it does it a lot I would.
@@GeorgeChristofi ok thanks
So i went through cleaned it out and when i turned it on the over heating message popped up then it powered off please help
@George Christofi
It sounds like you either missed out the thermal pads, or need to replace the thermal paste under the heatsink on the cpu. The fan also could be spinning too slowly but that is a fairly easy job to replace it.
@@GeorgeChristofi i reopened it and i forgot to plug the fan in lol
@@tyyw2406 lol
@@tyyw2406 Is it working properly now?
So quick question , I've had mine for 6 years , and just today it turned off on me twice and now it won't turn back on. I'm pretty sure it's the overheating issue , but I had a game in there when I turned off and it won't even turn on long enough for me to get the game out , will the game be okay if I take the system apart , and where do I get the thermal paste to reapply?
Is that something I get online?
ok, the two things.. The game will be fine while it is locked in the drive and barring a major catastrophe like standing on the drive will be as safe as anywhere for it to stay for now. Thermal paste can be had from Ebay and Amazon as well as most computer repair shops. The trick is to put on a thin smear rather than act like you are icing a cake. You are aiming to fill in microscopic imperfections between the two surfaces.
@@GeorgeChristofi thank you sir!!
I have now found that the speed sensor goes out on the mother board so i wired mine to my monitor.
Also i bypassed the original signal so the console thinks it has the fan plugged into it.
nice fix. a great bypass from the main board.
So after putting it all back together it starts and says can not access storage system... what did I do wrong
Nvm 🤓 my error had to trouble shoot didn’t actually connect the hard drive
@@townes88 was going to say hard drive. Hope it is working fine for you now.
11:49 👀
Watching this video rn! If you see this comment thank you 🙏🏽 for all your help. It takes one to help many 🙏🏽I’m greatful
Crazy how every UA-camr said the problem was dust, no in-depth solution regarding the thermal paste or having to replace the fan entirely do to a bad motor
I drilled some holes below the case under the fan. And cleaned fan... definitely improved my cooling
Thank you thank you thank you you realy helped me out.I was so scared and you saved me
After i cleaned my ps4 (oldest version), i tried turning it on, it got really loud and the light went from blue to red and shut down before I could do anything. Does anyone know what the issue could be? And how i can fix it?
It could be the thermal pads on the memory chips were not refitted properly.
@@GeorgeChristofi thanks alot man
@@nahedhasan did it work because i am having the same problem
@@davillam8559 yeah same
I can really believe this as i bought a ps4 pro just over a year ago and only used it a few times as i have an xbox one x, A nintendo switch and a powerful gaming PC and working full time and being in a relationship means i don't get a lot of free time to play games but when i heard no mans sky was coming out on VR i purchased a VR V2 headset and started playing my ps4 pro excited about soon being able to play it in VR. My ps4 pro after about 20minutes would overheat and freeze and switching it off at the wall was the only way to reset it,
I build PC Computers so i put a 1tb ssd in my ps4 pro as that means much less heat than from a normal hdd and i changed the thermal paste out for a quality paste (There was NO dust on my heatsink and fan) and the problem remained and I've watched dozens of video's on youtube where people are having the same problems as i am and one youtuber said it is the power supply within the ps4 pro console that is overheating because before the power supply use to be external in the form of a brick but it was better for cooling.
I have since purchased a brand new PS4 Pro console with the game red dead redemption 2 and this console has a different power supply cord but let me tell you the console still gets very hot after a short time of gaming playing no mans sky. luckily i purchased a 3 year warranty from argos for my ps4 pro for piece of mind but the strange thing is Sony have stopped selling extended warranties on their ps4 consoles which i find very suspicious, it's like they are aware of the problems with their console thus stopped selling extended warranty to save them the hassle and money.
I think it's very poor of Sony considering my xbox one x which is much older and has seen alot more usage has never overheated once nor has my switch, I will keep my first ps4 pro and trade it in for a ps5 when i am able to do so. I purchased a ps4 vertical stand as i believe that will help in helping my ps4 pro to cool down better, time will tell :-(
I hear you there Paul which I think there is a huge market for those extra powered USB stands for the PS4. That one was the first I have actually worked on myself but I did some googling first before I started just to see how common the overheating issue was.
I used to do fan mods to Pace Sky boxes as they were good at burnout due to inadequate cooling of the power supply. Heat has really been an issue in a lot more modern electronics than the older valve based stuff. Valves get really hot but things were designed in such a way as to cope with the 150c temperatures of audio valves and hot rectifiers. Modern stuff is more shove it in a tiny box and don't worry if it burns out because they will buy new as you can't repair it any more.
Xbox power supplies are really good, They can be used for so many things other than xboxes and can really deliver a good amount of current.
Nice to have you stop by and hope to see you on other videos
All the best, George
My fan is not spinning freely as yours was showing.. could I need a new fan..
yes, that could well be a possibility. Most computer fans will fit.
Do you know why my ps4 says it overheated then turns off in just 50 seconds
This is why u helped me more than my teacher in my whole life
OMG!!!! You are a life saver!!! Thank you so much it worked perfectly 😁😁
Glad to help.
Did you have to open it up and do what he did to fix it
@@auxers.488 yep
I have my ps4 for 6 years now it overheats when playing games that new strong gpu/cpu power so am pretty sure the thermal paste is expiring should I remove everything and put new thermal paste on the cpu or is it too risky am pretty sure I will take it to a pa4 store maybe they can fix it there
Um I have one of the older ps4s and the power supply cable is not unpluging
I'm not sure about the earlier ones to be honest. I'm not that familiar with the early stuff from the series but would think that there is a catch somewhere to release the cables. I could easily be wrong though.
Just flip it over but be careful not to break the cord! You can pop it off and get the power box on the left side
Many thanks for helping out with that.
I’m a kid and I just fixed mine!
0:01 Peruvian: stop playing with food
After replacing thermal paste and cleaning, would washers also help with keeping temperatures low?
not as far as I know.
I need help I completely disassembled my PlayStation as it was very dirty, I even cleaned the heat sink and fan. When I play games like fifa and fall guy’s, it’s loud but it still plays for the most part. But when I try to play a games like call of duty it completely shuts off and says it’s overheating for a split second, There is also a red blinking light when that happens on my PS4. Could you please tell me what I can do to solve this issue?
I cleaned my ps4 but not there it is a lot of dust where the air want to go out and efter that when i got in to my ps4 saif overhating and shut down but i didnt ewen played a game??? What am i going to do is it broken or do i need to clean where u did where all dust is???
Yes, clean all the dust out and it should be a fairly simple fix.
This was an awesome video! There is nothing you can't fix! I liked all your cleaning tips and especially using air. 🌬
This would be an awesome video to remake if you haven't already, because it's doing awesome, have your son in there as well!
Have you thought of doing a #shorts on it? I've done a few and it brings new eyes to your channel. Hope you're doing good, staying warm and safe!
Thanks Suzy. I have thought about doing a similar video but I would have to buy a PS4 first! This one belonged to the son of the electrician who did the initial wiring on the workshop.
Shorts are something that I have looked at but there are very few repairs that can be covered sufficiently well in the time space. I am considering a short for each new video as a teaser trailer.
my ps4 has been really loud for some time now but today is the first time it shut off on me while gaming.
i’m gonna take it apart and clean it this weekend.
BRO TOOK THE WHOLE PS4 APART
And mine would stay just like that lol
Can't you just pop the fancover off, and spray compressed air into the fan blades to remove the dust buildup on the heat sink? I know it's not a thorough as complete disassembly but it doesn't ruin the thermal paste by introducing air bubbles. Expecially if you don't plan on reapplying new paste. I did just that on my laptop and ps3 and both fans run quieter now.
It doesn't quite reach in far enough to do it that way. If it was easy, sony would have designed it to make it harder!
I have both ps3 and 4 first gen..and to this day I have never had a problem with my ps3..I'm hoping ps4 will be in top shape after the cleaning
I cleaned my PS4, then it started to overheat. It dosent turn off when on netflix, but turns off 30min after playing games. Any help?
I have the same thing its annoying
It sounds like an airflow issue. When you play games it is getting too hot so either the fins on the heatsink are blocked or the fan is not working properly.
George Christofi ah so it must feel hot inside because the exterior feels not even warm
I have to know does my downloads reset when I put it back together?
no, you are changing no data at all. it is just a clean.
I found out why it wasn't turning on... it somehow got unplugged after it overheated
But I'll make sure to use your video when I need it
Thanks for the help
I have never deep cleaned my PS4, and I bought this console like 6 years ago so I'm pretty scared to see what's inside there. I am just now facing overheating issues. I can't play a game for an hour straight without having to worry about the console overheating. And not to mention, that loud jet engine noise, I thought it was completely natural but it's been much louder than usual lately. Gonna take it to a Sony Repair Shop soon.
I can’t play for more than 1 min
Hey one of my friends is experiencing some difficulties with his ps4 and when ever he turns on his system about 5 minutes later it says his ps4 is over heating turn it off for a couple hours and I was wonder would this fixed his problem
It very well might do. it sounds like a build up of dust. wont hurt to take a good look at the unit.
@@GeorgeChristofi do you think the problem could also be thermal paste? I mean the system most definitely needs the dust out if the insides but do you think thermal paste could also be one of the main issues
It could be worth doing if you are taking it to bits anyway
You should go and check out the tronic fix channel they have specific videos on this topic
You don’t ever want to spin the fan manually it could damage the system
If you are concerned about the back emf generated by the fan then it shouldn't be a problem because there is a diode on the motherboard to guard against that in case of such a situation. It is the tame with most decent computer motherboards and other electronics with fan controllers.
hello george , great vid , i did everything you did , and still closes and sound loud, do you think the thermal paste is the problem i didnt add any
it could be the pase or it could be the fan not moving as freely as it used to.
@@GeorgeChristofi thanks lad
Hey man did u know that the Ps4 itself has two USB ports in the front right next to where the disks go in
George, I sort of forgot to tell everyone in the group, but I deleted FB. If you send me your email, I'll check in and drop you some feedback as needed. Hope we can stay in touch. -Sean
No problems Sean. Might as well use the public one. gkc5678@gmail .com I can also keep you up to date on the live streams.