Check out our blog on this loud PS4 to see how iLogix helped a frustrated gamer.
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iLogix Computer Solutions were asked to look at a PlayStation 4 that was very loud. The owner told us that almost as soon as it was switched on the fans were spinning at top speed. The owner told us that he could here it from downstairs.
The PlayStation 4, like all gaming consoles, is a computer specifically designed for ultimate gameplay. Like a computer it has a CPU, GPU, Memory and a hard drive. The sole purpose is for entertainment. High definition graphics and fast processing will ensure that your game play is super clear and responsive and in this case the console has Blu Ray allowing you to watch high definition movies. Our PS4 also lets us stream from apps like Netflix making it the ultimate entertainment system. Click the PS4 logo below and check out the complete specs of the PlayStation 4.
Back to our noisy game console. When we started the PS4 up in our workshop it sounded like it was about to take off. PS4s have a CPU and GPU, data processing and graphics rendering causes these components to get hot. To counter this the PS4 has a heatsink and a cooling fan. There is a thermal compound between the processor and heatsink to ensure that there is a good contact between the two. The fan is a smart fan meaning its RPMs are controlled by thermal sensors. The hotter the console gets the faster the fan will spin and the more air flows through the console to cool it.
The issue with electronics and air flow is that electrical components attract dust and the fan will bring plenty of this in from the surrounding environment. The dust will build up on the electrical components and this acts as an insulator. Eventually, as much as we try and keep things clean, any game console will be full of dust which insulates the electrical components and the cooling fan has to work harder to prevent the system overheating.
Simply taking a can of air duster and blowing it through the vents in the console will only be a short term fix if it even works at all.
When we started to dismantle the PS4 we could see a lot of dust.
This is normal and is to be expected.
To clean the PS4 properly we completely dismantled it, Blu Ray, Power Supply, Cooling fan and Systemboard. We use a combination of air dusters, static safe brushes and isopropyl alcohol to clean the components.
We clean the processors and apply new thermal compound then reassemble the game console.
We clean the exterior of the PS4 with Antistatic foam and job done.
Our gamer is very happy with his console, it no longer sounds like a jet engine and he has told us that it is running better than ever.
If you have a problem with your gaming console get in touch with iLogix Computer Solutions. Our number is 01252 962898.
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