Overheating is not just a problem, it can damage your PlayStation 4 system. High temperatures can damage printed circuit boards, and of course you want to avoid it. Many of the reasons your console overheats are not your fault, so don’t worry. Here’s how to deal with overheating problems.
Necessary accessories
- Cooling stand for PlayStation 4.
- Compressed air – 3 cylinders.
- Microfiber cleaning cloths.
Room temperature and other occasions
Sometimes the console will overheat on its own. Before you decide that your set-top box is completely unusable, try the following steps:
- turn off the PlayStation 4;
- let the set-top box cool down to normal temperature;
- turn on your console again.
If the game console continues to overheat, it may be affected by high room temperatures, which will also affect performance. There are two ways out of this situation.
If your room temperature is above 27 ° C, then use the PlayStation 4 Cooling Pad to keep your console temperature at all times.
You can try to control the temperature in your home, but having a cooling pad for your PlayStation 4 has many benefits. The stand not only maintains the desired temperature of the game console, but also has additional USB ports for charging and docking stations for charging joysticks. In addition, the stand has a modern design and will fit perfectly on your TV shelf.
Cleaning and proper ventilation
A compressed air canister is a must-have for every PlayStation 4 user. There are many problems that can be fixed by using a compressed air canister. If your PlayStation 4 begins to overheat, then you need to check the console for dust. Dust build-up is one of the causes of overheating of the console.
- Unplug the PlayStation 4 and place it on the table.
- Take a can of compressed air and carefully blow through all the holes, moving towards the PS4 cooler.
- Blow out all USB ports thoroughly.
- Flip the PS4 over and tap the connectors lightly.
- Then wipe the PS4 with a microfiber cloth.
- Turn on the set-top box again and see if the overheating problem is resolved.
After using a can of compressed air to clean the coolers, make sure that the correct amount of air is supplied to the console for cooling. The PS4 can be mounted vertically, but we wouldn’t recommend that. The horizontal position ensures that both fans direct the air in the right direction for maximum cooling.
Make sure your PlayStation 4 and games get the required updates
Not all users play PS4 online, some don’t even connect it to Wi-Fi. However, updating the console will improve its performance and reduce the risk of overloading and overheating.
- Select “Settings” from the menu on the PS4 home screen (briefcase icon).
- Select “System Software Update”.
- Check for updates.
- If updates are available, select “Install update”. If no updates are found, you will see a corresponding notification!
Also make sure the versions of your games are up to date!
- In the main menu of your PS4, select the game you are interested in.
- Press the Options button located on the joystick.
- Scroll down the options menu.
- If updates are available, select Install Updates. If updates are not received, you will see a corresponding notification!
Most of the PlayStation 4 consoles are set to automatically update games when connected to the Internet, but in some cases you may need to do it yourself.
Free up storage space on your device
Occasionally, the PlayStation 4’s memory fills up as much as possible, which creates performance issues. This is not overheating, but the system is starting to respond more slowly, which may seem like overheating. You can fix this problem by freeing up space or by purchasing an additional external hard drive.
Checking and freeing memory from the settings menu
- Select “Settings” from the menu on the PS4 home screen (briefcase icon).
- Select the System Storage item.
- If you have an external hard drive, select Extended Storage.
- To delete content, press the Options button on the joystick and press Select.
Check for screenshots, game saves and other unnecessary files. Decide which ones you no longer need and clean up your system!
Removing games from the main menu
- From the main menu of your PS4, select the game you want to uninstall.
- Press the Options button located on the joystick.
- Scroll down the pop-up menu and click the Delete button.
Let’s summarize. To prevent your console from overheating, you need to do preventive cleaning from time to time, remove unwanted content from disk, and update software / games. It’s true, you don’t have to do anything other than that. However, if you have tried all of the above steps, but your PS4 is still overheating, then we recommend contacting a reliable service center, where specialists will open the PS4 and properly clean it from dust and other contaminants.