Where is the PS4 cooling fan?

The sides of the PS4, PS4 Slim and PS4 Pro are lined with little holes, which is where the fan intake is. Then it moves that fresh air along where on the left side it cools the hard drive, part of the power supply and half of the PCB, and is then expelled through the back of the consoles.
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Does PS4 have a cooling fan?

But whether you've got a base model, the PS4 Slim, or the PS4 Pro, when some of the best PS4 games really get going, the system can be especially loud with its fans blaring and emit a fair amount of heat which can lead to instability. The best PS4 cooling stations can help to combat this.
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How do I know if my PS4 fan is broken?

Little or no air from the back of the console: If there is little to no air coming from the back of the PS4 console and it overheats, then this is another sign that your fan is faulty or the heat sink is clogged.
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Where can I fix my PS4 from overheating?

By far the easiest fix you can perform is to thoroughly clean your PS4's air intakes and exhaust points to improve airflow. All models of PS4 vent hot air out of the back of the unit, while the vents on the sides of the console are used to suck in cool air.
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How do I know if my PS4 is overheating?

A loud fan is often the first indicator that your PS4 is struggling to maintain an optimal temperature. While some noise is normal, especially during high-intensity gaming sessions, a consistently loud fan could signify overheating.
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Why is my PS4 fan being weird?

The PS4 seems to be pretty prone to dust clogging and overheating, and that loud noise you are hearing is the fan working too hard to try and keep the system cool.
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Why is my PS4 fan so loud but not hot?

You probably need to clean out the ps4 from dust, hairs, etc. (mainly from the fan and apu heatsink). Plus, new heat transfer compound probably needs to be applied to the apu. Depends on the game.
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Is it bad if my PS4 fan is loud?

Is a loud PS4 fan normal? While it is normal for the fan to have a bit of a noise, however, if it gets so loud it means that there is too much dust inside, or if there is little ventilation, and the fan has to work even harder to compensate for that.
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Can a ps4 break from overheating?

Overheating isn't just a hassle — it damages your PS4. Prolonged heat at high temperatures can ruin your circuit boards. But don't beat yourself up too bad, console overheating is often an external cause.
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How do I clean the dust out of my PS4 without compressed air?

Wipe it down
  1. Use a soft microfiber cloth to wipe the console. Be sure to wipe dust away from openings on the device.
  2. Fold your microfiber cloth in half so that a clean side faces out, and gently wipe it around your PS4.
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Why is my PS4 fan so loud when I play a game?

Yeah, some games can make the fan spin like crazy, but it's not a bad thing at all. The fan is doing what it's supposed to do. If you clean it out, it will reduce the noise, but not by much. Games like Doom and Monster Hunter cause the fan to go nuts for example.
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Why is my PS4 still loud after cleaning it?

Check your heatsink. Last year I opened up my PS4 because it was getting crazy loud and I figured it was because of some dust inside. I cleaned the internals but I never got as far as the heatsink for some reason.
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Why does my PS4 make a whirring sound?

There are moving parts inside your PS4, if this noise you can hear is unusual then it might be worth getting it serviced or looked at. If it's still guaranteed then contact Sony. If not then get someone who knows what they're doing to take a look and see if anything has broken.
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Is it okay to leave PS4 on all night?

technically you can and it's fine, as long as you have a well ventilated room so it doesn't overheat. If your concern is leaving things to download overnight or update, you can simple put your ps4 in rest mode, in which it is not fully off but can still download/update any and all files.
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Is it OK to leave your PS4 on rest mode overnight?

Sure. It's intended to be left that way so it can download updates at times when it won't disrupt game playing. Originally Answered: Is it OK to leave my PS4 on overnight?
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How many hours does it take for a PS4 to overheat?

It usually happens when you play continuously for 5+ hours. If your PS4 is inside a compartment, open it and make sure it gets some air. Reverse the position as it gets hot on the back. Power off and restart after 5 minutes.
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How do you fix a PS4 that is overheating without taking it apart?

Take a can of compressed air and blow out the vents on each side. If it's still overheating after that, open it up and clean off the fans (if it's no longer under warranty). If, after doing both of those things, the PS4 is still overheating, it's probably time to replace it.
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Why does my PS4 sound like a jet engine?

As you can see from this photo, the real problem is that dust has clogged so much INSIDE the fan housing that little (if any) air can even pass through heatsink itself. And this is the real reason why your PS4 (fat, slim, or Pro) sounds like a jet engine.
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Can dust make a PS4 not work?

Over time, dust can build up in your PS4 and cause it not to start. To fix this, try cleaning your console with compressed air in and around the power port. Make sure to blow the dust out of your machine's vent holes and slats as well.
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Will cleaning my PS4 make it faster?

2. Physically Clean Your PlayStation 4. If you've had your PS4 for some time, chances are that dust and other grime have built up inside. This can deteriorate performance if left unchecked—with more heat trapped in the system from the debris, the system fans have to work harder, decreasing overall efficiency.
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