Simple way to keep you're ps3 dust free.

what with all the threads lately of dying ps3 systems i wanted to give a quick solution to what i beleave may solve or atleast help you're system last longer, about 7 years ago *i'm estimating* i bought a ps3 console upon its release, this was back when everybody was claiming they had manufacturing issues and didn't last long, well ever since a friend taught me this technique i've been doing it back to the ps1 days and all 3 of my systems to this day work perfectly.. when you're not using or playing you're ps3 simple place a towel or any kind of cloth over the system making sure its completely covered on all sides, now make sure right after playing it u wait atleast an hour for it to cool down afterall u don't wanna trap any hot air in with the system, but then place a cloth or anything over it, even a shirt will do, this will prevent any dust build up on the system while its not in use.. as i stated my old fat ps3 has worked for well over 5 years with no issues what so ever, as does my ps1 and 2.. imo this is most likely the reason, just a thought..

It makes sense. Anything that could keep dust from getting in. I just wipe it down, vacuum vents once in a while and keep the ps3 in open space. If you type in "ps3 dust cover" on ebay, you will get lot of hits on ps3 dust covers $18 that cover the ps3 and you will also see little covers $3-4 that just cover the vent. Odd that the $18 cover leaves the back open because dust could get in the vents. The cheaper $3-4 covers look better.

I did that with the PS2 which is still kicking. On a related note it's good to have the PS3 raised an inch or two for better air flow. Which I haven't done but example below

none of my consoles have ever failed on me so i never thought of doing this, but if it will, then i guess i am going to start doing this too

I did that with the PS2 which is still kicking. On a related note it's good to have the PS3 raised an inch or two for better air flow. Which I haven't done but example below

Floppy_Jim

For all the yeas I have used gaming systems I have always elevate them I normally use bottle caps. Simply place them directly under the little grip pads on the system and it will be the perfect balance and it gives it a sleek clean look. Its best to use plastic soda caps this way you will not scratch your furniture, and you can also color match the systems.;)

I honestly never have thought about doing this. It makes sense though. I am going to do this soon to help prevent the system from malfuctioning.

For all the yeas I have used gaming systems I have always elevate them I normally use bottle caps. Simply place them directly under the little grip pads on the system and it will be the perfect balance and it gives it a sleek clean look. Its best to use plastic soda caps this way you will not scratch your furniture, and you can also color match the systems.;)

Oniresurrect

Airflow is key. Been saying that for years on these forums, and advising people to elevate the console at least an inch to give the console breathing space. Covering it when not in use is a good idea, can't hurt. But most of the particulate is either drawn into a machine by the fan running, or by static charge... So vaccuuming is still UBER-important.

I have a fat 60 gig that I bought at launch and I also bought this protective crate thing-a-magig that's suppose help with dust and overheating prevention. I have never had a problem with it in 5 years of ownership. I wish I knew what the actual protective case was called so I could share a link with you all but it looks like simple plasic box with large vents on the top and you just simply sit your ps3 inside of it.

I also recently purchased a Evercool Defender Turbo Pro cooling fan a few weeks back that connects to the back of the fat PS3 and runs off the power from on of theUSB ports:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DNGCN2/ref=s9_simh_gw_p63_d20_g63_i3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1WH179PMYWXKTKS0YCYT&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846

I'm also thinking about getting on of these PS3 cleaners as well:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00419ZT4I/ref=pe_113430_21937990_pd_re_dt_dt8

What about keeping dust free while playing? Place a fan strategically so it is likely to blow dust away from the vents?

What about keeping dust free while playing? Place a fan strategically so it is likely to blow dust away from the vents?

runpoochrun

Check out the link that I posted for the cooling fan that I was talking about. It fits on the lower end of the fat PS3 vents, so all the hot air and any dust are being blown away from the remaining vents.

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What about keeping dust free while playing? Place a fan strategically so it is likely to blow dust away from the vents?

Double_Wide

Check out the link that I posted for the cooling fan that I was talking about. It fits on the lower end of the fat PS3 vents, so all the hot air and any dust are being blown away from the remaining vents.

I'm not sure which are the best or even good for the Slim but they are listed on the same page on the Amazon link that the fat PS3 fan is.

i always put a towel over my PS3 (not covering the back vents though, because i have PS+ so the system turns on automatically during the overnight to update stuff), and it does a good job of keeping the dust off my PS3

That could actually help...especially if you don't play every day and give the fans a good workout. You just have to remember to take it off before hitting the on button on the controller.

Still it sounds funny:

When I was in Czech Republic (back when it was still socialist Czechoslovakia) the people I was staying with (an older couple) kept a throw rug over the TV screen but I think that was because they believed the government spied on them through the screen.