Where can I get my PS3 cleaned.

[Jay235]

Hi
My PS3 console is starting to show its age. The fan is too loud, it has some dust and games like Far Cry 4 don't run anymore. I'm not ready to let go yet because I still have a lot of backlog when it comes to PS3 games. Does anyone know where I can get it properly cleaned?

 

[|tera|]

See if these guys could help.
I don't know anything about them, but there's no harm in contacting them.

PS3 Repairs and Upgrades « Console Clinic

 

[ponder]

DIY

 

[Jay235]

See if these guys could help.
I don't know anything about them, but there's no harm in contacting them.

PS3 Repairs and Upgrades « Console Clinic

I'll check them out.

 

[Jay235]

DIY

That's my number two option if I can't find someone to do it for me. My only worry is I'll open it up and forget which screw goes where after I'm done.

 

[SauRoNZA]

Gotta love these question with no location included in the post.

Console Doctor – Game Console Repair Service

consoledoctor.co.za

 

[ponder]

That's my number two option if I can't find someone to do it for me. My only worry is I'll open it up and forget which screw goes where after I'm done.

Nah, easy peasy https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/PlayStation+3+Teardown/1260

You can also use some cardboard as a template and just push the screws into it and they'll stay there.

Get a 25mm horsehair paintbrush for dusting, 90%+ alcohol for cleaning and some fresh thermal paste like AS5 etc and you'll be good.

 

[ponder]

@ponder don't even think the company that makes AS5 is around anymore

Was not aware of that, I see it's still in stock at a few places like titan-ice etc

 

[Jay235]

Nah, easy peasy https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/PlayStation+3+Teardown/1260

You can also use some cardboard as a template and just push the screws into it and they'll stay there.

Get a 25mm horsehair paintbrush for dusting, 90%+ alcohol for cleaning and some fresh thermal paste like AS5 etc and you'll be good.

It's actually the super Slim version. But you're right. It does look easy. I'll just have to extra careful with the cables and not break them.

 

[ponder]

It's actually the super Slim version.

PlayStation 3 Super Slim Teardown

Released on the 28th of September 2012, the Super Slim PlayStation 3 was torn down on October 1st, 2012.

www.ifixit.com

PlayStation 3 Super Slim Teardown - Video tutorial

PlayStation 3 super slim - how to fully disassemble.

www.ifixit.com

 

[Jay235]

PlayStation 3 Super Slim Teardown

Released on the 28th of September 2012, the Super Slim PlayStation 3 was torn down on October 1st, 2012.

www.ifixit.com

PlayStation 3 Super Slim Teardown - Video tutorial

PlayStation 3 super slim - how to fully disassemble.

www.ifixit.com

Looks simply enough. Quite similar to open up a laptop and I've opened a few of those.

 

[ponder]

Quite similar to open up a laptop and I've opened a few of those.

Laptops are probably harder with all those clips and tiny screws.

 

[Jay235]

Gotta love these question with no location included in the post.

Console Doctor – Game Console Repair Service

consoledoctor.co.za

Didn't see your message. I'm in Pretoria.

 

[Jay235]

@ponder don't even think the company that makes AS5 is around anymore

use something like MasterGel, but really any decent paste will work

Will this do?

 

[ponder]

Will this do?

Yes, there are cheaper places though. Example https://www.rebeltech.co.za/77-thermal-pastes

 

[Jay235]

Nah, easy peasy https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/PlayStation+3+Teardown/1260

You can also use some cardboard as a template and just push the screws into it and they'll stay there.

Get a 25mm horsehair paintbrush for dusting, 90%+ alcohol for cleaning and some fresh thermal paste like AS5 etc and you'll be good.

Where does one buy 90%+ alcohol? I've been searching about an hour online I can't find it.

 

[kolaval]

Put it in the dishwasher.

 

[WesleyDB]

Hi
My PS3 console is starting to show its age. The fan is too loud, it has some dust and games like Far Cry 4 don't run anymore. I'm not ready to let go yet because I still have a lot of backlog when it comes to PS3 games. Does anyone know where I can get it properly cleaned?

Are you sure its dirt?I had similar issues with my ps3, turned out it was the hard drive.

 

[ponder]

Where does one buy 90%+ alcohol? I've been searching about an hour online I can't find it.

Your local chemist/pharmacy. The horsehair paintbrush from a hardware store, specify horsehair because the artificial nylon ones generate more static.

 

[Jay235]

Are you sure its dirt?I had similar issues with my ps3, turned out it was the hard drive.

I'm 80% sure. When I turn it on, everything is okay but 5 minutes into a game it starts to sound like a jet engine and and it's really loud and hot.