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Question about retro system cleaning
Hoggs17:
No not the NES, SNES, etc...I got that down. I was wondering about the "new" retro console - the PS3 (it's retro now that the ps4 is out right?). I have a "fat," 60 gb model (original release, CECHA model) and I love that it plays my ps2 and ps1 games (truly retro). Problem is, I know it can't last forever so I want to take some pre-emptive steps to prolong it's life. I've read up online about dis-assembly and replacing thermal paste, etc...but I just want to know - have any of you guys tried this? How did it turn out?
I'm hesitant to "operate" on my ps3 and give her a tune-up. Just wanted to see if anyone else in this forum has had success and what did they do? Thanks guys.
sheep2001:
I would say do it. It will need a good clean inside, as well as thermal paste replacement. Unfortunately it's not a question of IF it will fail, but WHEN, if you don't take some pre-emptive strikes.
Take it to someone who knows what they are doing if you're unsure.
Hoggs17:
Yeah, I better nip this in the bud so I can keep'er healthy. Anyone know a place in Las Vegas that does cleanings? Not just a google search to find them, I mean, anyone used a place in Las Vegas?
OR
preferably, where is a good step-by-step instruction on how to do it myself?
irvgotti452:
--- Quote from: Hoggs17 on March 23, 2014, 06:35:49 PM ---Yeah, I better nip this in the bud so I can keep'er healthy. Anyone know a place in Las Vegas that does cleanings? Not just a google search to find them, I mean, anyone used a place in Las Vegas?
OR
preferably, where is a good step-by-step instruction on how to do it myself?
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if you've never changed thermal paste then I suggest you hand it over to someone who has experience as to not risk missing a spot and causing the overheat.
Lashek:
I had issues with my PS3 due to overheating (an old fat model CECHH) and replacing the thermal paste as well as giving it a good cleaning with compressed air has fixed all my issues.
Highly recommended, but it is a time consuming process.