Or do you not clean it at all. For example, I treat my 360 like trash. I never clean it and I don't really care if it's dusty, since it still works LOL. And I never play my 360 anymore. Ever since I got a PS3, I've been playing my PS3. Much better system in my opinion. But that's not the point here. - How often do you guys clean your system? Do you just clean the outside part? Or do you also vacuum the air vents in the PS3? I just clean the outside and the surrounding parts. I never clean the inside because I'm scared. They say you're supposed to put on a low powered vacuum but wtf is a low powered vacuum?
I clean the PS3 once a month. I vacuum it with a low powered handheld vacuum (dustbuster). I think people can use the hose on a regular vacuum but just hold it little bit further away as long as you see the dust get sucked up. Then I wipe the PS3 with very lightly damp paper towel.
The controllers can be cleaned as well because it gets that grime and the "dead skin" from your hands on it. This doesn't have to be done that much but the controllers do get funky after a long time playing them. I use an old automatic toothbrush head to scrub the grime away. Very lightly dampen the toothbrush but not too much and make sure no water gets through the controller.
Lol, can't imagine how much dust has gottten inside your PS3!! But then again, it also depends on how dusty your house usually gets and how long you've had the PS3 for.
Lol, can't imagine how much dust has gottten inside your PS3!! But then again, it also depends on how dusty your house usually gets and how long you've had the PS3 for.
Had it since the 250GB Slim launched with Uncharted 2...Wiped it down about twice in that time.:twisted:...and my house does get dusty.:lol:
what is this "low powered vacuum" garbage? i have a 1700 watt vacuum, attach the crevice tool to the hose, and hold it close to the vents... no harm has came to my system, ive been doing this since i got it 3 years ago
what is this "low powered vacuum" garbage? i have a 1700 watt vacuum, attach the crevice tool to the hose, and hold it close to the vents... no harm has came to my system, ive been doing this since i got it 3 years ago
robertmac_33
Well it makes since that if you use a vacuum that has a powerful suction that it could potentially loosen, or outright tear off some of the internal parts of the system. I'm sure that's the main reason they want you use a low powered vacuum.
I have a 2.7 volt hand vacuum with a built in crevice attachment to get the hard to reach areas, which I think will fit perfectly in the vents on my PS3. Is 2.7 volts considered high powered.
what is this "low powered vacuum" garbage? i have a 1700 watt vacuum, attach the crevice tool to the hose, and hold it close to the vents... no harm has came to my system, ive been doing this since i got it 3 years ago
Shadowhawk2606
Well it makes since that if you use a vacuum that has a powerful suction that it could potentially loosen, or outright tear off some of the internal parts of the system. I'm sure that's the main reason they want you use a low powered vacuum.
personally i think that is a physical impossibility. If soldered components can be ripped off the mainboard by a household vacuum, then there is something far worng with the construction. Anyway, all that aside, there is no reason you should not use a normal household vacuum to clean the vents, you're mad if you go an buy a dustbuster specifically for the ps3...imo
I wipe the dust off the top with my hand and that is the extent of my cleaning duties. This is easier with the slim because they don't get covered in visible smears and fingerprints. I'd use a handheld vacuum from time to time if we had one.
Be careful with the vacuums, static electricity and HD's do not mix very well. I just got my slim with move bundle and won't have to worry about it for awhile yet. I'll be doing the same as I do to my PC. Dust and wiping it down.
I haven't done it yet, after having it for about 3 years now. This being said it has been used very little over the last year. This summer I intend to clean it thoroughly this summer though.
Usually once a week. But, I have a old 60GB that already died once so I'm trying to clean it as much as possible. So, Far its survived for 6 more months.
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