PS3 Fan test - Blow out the dust out from the system (40GB model only)

Ill do this once a week, my PS3 is running a alot more silence now( is that even possible?)

Note, Only for the 40gb model.

http://www.ps3hax.net/other-misc-tutorials/4079-ps3-fan-test-clean-dust.html

Is that even a feature for the PS3 ? did Sony intend to do this ? I'm kind of worried that it might have a negative effect :S

a bit more explanation, and about how it was discovered could help.

it is cool i have to admit, but what other ways do u guys clean ur fans with ?

get a 360 and compare it. that thing is lound as hell.

Ill do this once a week, my PS3 is running a alot more silence now( is that even possible?)

Note, Only for the 40gb model.

http://www.ps3hax.net/other-misc-tutorials/4079-ps3-fan-test-clean-dust.html

Nastycrew_88

Is there another way to do this with the 60g or 80g versions?budboarder

I'm wondering the same thing...

That's a cool test.

PRetty sure this won't screw up any warranty and is meant to be there.ScottEFresh

Yeah, it's probably a feature used for when broken PS3s get sent back to Sony. They probably check to see whether everything is working or not.

shame....60GB don't do it.rogerjak

Yeah but the 60GB don't break, so we have nothing to worry about .. :)

Is that even a feature for the PS3 ? did Sony intend to do this ? I'm kind of worried that it might have a negative effect :S

a bit more explanation, and about how it was discovered could help.

it is cool i have to admit, but what other ways do u guys clean ur fans with ?

moej88

I use canned air.. You can get a 4 pack at Costco for about $10. 4 cans will last you over a year. I unplug the power from my PS3 then just blow a few puffs into all the vents about once a month or so.

[QUOTE="rogerjak"]shame....60GB don't do it.420Token420

Yeah but the 60GB don't break, so we have nothing to worry about .. :)

mine broke.

I have a question, are we suppose to dust the back of the PS3 and the front? Im asking this question because in order for me to dust the back of my PS3, I have to unplug all the wires attached to the PS3 and take it out and I dont want to do that every single time I dust. I only dust the front of the PS3 where all the vents are. I have never dust the back of my PS3. Does it really matter if we dust the back vents and does the dust mostly go in the back vents? Im afraid that if I dont dust the back once in a while, dust are going to collect in the back and clog the PS3.GeKKoMaN91

it would be wise to unplug the wires and dust the back considering it only takes a few seconds to unplug it. should clean the ps3 once a week depending on amount of usage

Is that legal? i don't want to explode anything wrong on the PS3Fitipali

[QUOTE="rogerjak"]shame....60GB don't do it.420Token420

Yeah but the 60GB don't break, so we have nothing to worry about .. :)

hmm, the 60gb has the largest failure rate i think, but still o.2% isnt much :P

btw gratz on 1k posts, haha:D

[QUOTE="rogerjak"]shame....60GB don't do it.420Token420

Yeah but the 60GB don't break, so we have nothing to worry about .. :)

They locked the other topic :(

[QUOTE="rogerjak"]shame....60GB don't do it.420Token420

Yeah but the 60GB don't break, so we have nothing to worry about .. :)

They locked the other topic :(

BTW, congrats on the 1k posts :)

speaking of fans, has your ps3's fan all of a sudden gone nuts and started to be really loud?ratboy64

YES, mine cranks into high gear every time I play CoD4. It stays on until I stop playing. It actually warms my room enough to make it way too hot and force me to open a door.

i tried it long ago in feb and when i did it i almost sh*t my pants cause the damn thing was long and i though it would like inplode

speaking of fans, has your ps3's fan all of a sudden gone nuts and started to be really loud?ratboy64

Yea it does that when I tried the folding at home program and also when I was playing burnout paradise.

speaking of fans, has your ps3's fan all of a sudden gone nuts and started to be really loud?ratboy64

Maybe there is some dust in ur PS3, try using a vacuum to clean it out and then see if it happens again.