How to clean an old PS2?

**alucard_x** · 02-28-2005,03:16 PM

I have an old ps2, version 3 or 4 model. my grill in the front is very dusty and can barely see the hd-activity light anymore. also in the back where the fan is, is getting dusty as well. whats the best way to clean this out without having to open it up.

**Agent_underfire** · 02-28-2005,03:36 PM

try a vacuum cleaner.

iv not tried it but it might work.
be careful though the dust particles can creat a static charge which could fry the ps2's chips.

**wedgehog** · 02-28-2005,04:43 PM

vacuum cleaner does the work, try setting the speed down on the cleaner if you can do that.. and try putting some small long object through the grill in front of the fan when your going to clean that -- if not, the fan will rotate REALLY fast -- probably not good...

**mann75** · 02-28-2005,09:13 PM

or the canned air.

**alucard_x** · 02-28-2005,10:38 PM

i heard with canned air its not good because all you're doing is blowing the dust into your ps2 more and that would **** it up

**omegatron** · 02-28-2005,10:39 PM

i used canned air but i bet sucking the dust is better than blowing

**mann75** · 03-01-2005,12:30 AM

yeah i can see your point. i use can all the time but i also take my ps2 apart to clean it properly.

**omegatron** · 03-01-2005,12:44 AM

yeah i take it apart too! But what is the best way to clean the laser

**mann75** · 03-01-2005,12:49 AM

with a q-tip and rubbing alcohol. works everytime.

**omegatron** · 03-01-2005,12:56 AM

really i will have to try that can others support this method

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