PS3 has hidden self-cleaning option.

[Eudemon]

This is pretty nice actually, you know you get that build up of dust inside your console over time, well it appears some owners of the 40Gb model have discovered a secret self cleaning option where the PS3 makes a sound befitting of the 360 more than the PS3 and cleans out the dust and also can improve the sound or lack of sound from your fans.

 

[YeOldeTDUMan]

It's amazing how much stuff is hidden!

[Aquila DK]

Nice find Diablo! :D

Technology these days :P

[Pherelas]

Thats strange, i thought they would make that a selling point over the 360.

[ShadowGT]

Nice i'll try that out now.

 

*HOLY CRAP IT WORKS*

[Eudemon]

If your console is fairly new or it is not a 40Gb model don't do it. Only do it like you format your computer, maybe every 6months or something. It is not a regular thing to do. Currently there is no word from Sony regarding this.

[ShadowGT]

Mine is the 40gig model luckly.

[DriftNismo]

Mine is the 40gig model luckly.

 

Luckily? Explain?

[Nige]

Yeah, well the 360 looks cooler :oook::D !!!!!!!!!!!!

[Speedtouch]

I have a 60GB model. Haven't tried it, but don't know if I should due to people saying its only the 40GB...

[Eudemon]

This method works only for the 40Gb, there is an idiotic way to get the others to do it but honestly it's so stupid as it will essentially after a short period kill your PS3.

[The Queen]

it's not a PS3 it's a Chrysler ME Four Twelve :D:D:D:p

[Nodz86]

I found this on another forum I visit but they were not sure if it was good for the console or not, but as you's say its fine on the 40gb but on others it makes it over heat apparently

[macd79]

its mot an ME four twelve its a hairdryer

[The Queen]

That sure sounds like a hairdryer to me ;)

[ShadowGT]

Luckily? Explain?

 

Ok maybe not that lucky lol but least i have a easy way to clean mine lol (Although the PS3 still manages to stay pretty clean on the inside)

[HavockJoker]

that is insane.

[CarMadMike]

I wont try this on my ps3 until sony comment

[ShadowGT]

I wont try this on my ps3 until sony comment

 

If you have a 40gig then go ahead it won't hurt it *Strokes mah PS3* But like diablo said don't be doing it every 5 mins lol.

[TimBud]

Surely if Sony allow user changeable Hdd's then there are safer ways to clean the things.

[ShadowGT]

Surely if Sony allow user changeable Hdd's then there are safer ways to clean the things.

 

Not without voiding the warrenty.

[TimBud]

Wasn't one of their selling points that you could change them yourself. Oh well... another reason to hold off getting a PS3

[ShadowGT]

no you can change the HDD without voiding the warranty. I meant taking the thing apart to clean it would void the warranty probably.

[TimBud]

I meant taking the thing apart to clean it would void the warranty probably.

 

Probably? is a vague assumption.

Surly if you can get inside the thing to change the hdd without voiding the warranty, then all you need is a few soft brushes/cotton buds/vacum cleaner, to clean it