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How to Clean Dust Out of a Playstation 5 Without Opening It
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓Follow this guide to clean the dust out of a PlayStation 5 with a vacuum.
These dust ports allow you to clean accumulated dust out of your PlayStation 5 without having to remove any screws or components. This simple maintenance can help improve the operating speed and increase the lifetime of your PlayStation 5.
Before you begin, completely power down and unplug all cables from your console. Remember to follow general electrostatic discharge (ESD) safety procedures while repairing the console.
What you need
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If your PlayStation 5 is in its vertical orientation, flip it upside down so the stand is facing up.
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Use a coin or a flathead screwdriver to remove the 26.5 mm-long stand screw.
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Insert the screw into the cubby on the bottom of the stand.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Use a pair of tweezers or your fingernail to remove the cap from the cubby.
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Use your finger to press the cap into the screw hole.
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If your PlayStation 5 is in its horizontal orientation, rest it on its face with the charging port facing up.
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Lift the stand straight up to remove it.
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Lift up the corner of the faceplate with the PlayStation logo to unclip it from the case.
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While lifting up the corner, slide the faceplate towards the bottom of the device.
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Remove the left faceplate.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our PlayStation 5 Answers community for help.
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