how do i clean my ps3?

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#1 maoman
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i was thinking of a compressed air can, but where do i start? i dont want to push the dust deeper in the ps3.

any help apreciated.

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#2 emitsu97
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I use a Swiffer duster and mini shop-vac with car attachments to clean the USB ports and vents.
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#3 Nene33
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I would just clean the exterior, unless you can see dust build up inside the PS3, then I'd take emitsu97's advice, and use a Swiffer, and the mini-vac to suck out the dust.
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#4 EvilSteveo
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I suck the dust from the ps3 by my mouth then spit it out and clean my mouth with water.:oops:
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#5 danimal233
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just put it in the dishwasher
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#6 LP4EVA2005
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I suck the dust from the ps3 by my mouth then spit it out and clean my mouth with water.:oops:EvilSteveo

LMAO, god' i hope that was a joke =)

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#7 daftdog
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just put it in the dishwasherdanimal233

..............and then stick it in the microwave to dry it :)

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#8 Amir29
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I suck the dust from the ps3 by my mouth then spit it out and clean my mouth with water.:oops:EvilSteveo

LMAO!!

Seriosuly though, use a mini-vac with a brush tip. Make sure it has a brush (so you don't scratch up the vents). The PS3's glossy finish also scratches very easily and has lots of tight corners. Use a lint-free cloth to clean the exterior casing and Q-Tips to clean corners. I use alcohol as the cleaner since it evaporates quickly. Obviously, don't pour alcohol directly onto the system. Apply it onto the cloth or Q-Tip (just enough to moisten it) and then rub out dirt and grime gently.

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[QUOTE="EvilSteveo"]I suck the dust from the ps3 by my mouth then spit it out and clean my mouth with water.:oops:Amir29

LMAO!!

Seriosuly though, use a mini-vac with a brush tip. Make sure it has a brush (so you don't scratch up the vents). The PS3's glossy finish also scratches very easily and has lots of tight corners. Use a lint-free cloth to clean the exterior casing and Q-Tips to clean corners. I use alcohol as the cleaner since it evaporates quickly. Obviously, don't pour alcohol directly onto the system. Apply it onto the cloth or Q-Tip (just enough to moisten it) and then rub out dirt and grime gently.

I'd stay away from alcohol and other cleaners, the casing is mostly made of polycarbonate which is a ductile material until it comes in contact with various chemicals, then it can craze and crack or become weak. Very mild soap and water is the best. If you have a flat panel tv with a piano finish, they provide a nice cloth for cleaning your tv, this is a good cloth for using on the PS3. Use the shop vac with brush attachments if you need to get the tight spots.