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PS3 60gb Fan Test

After some clever gamers figured out how to make the 40gb PS3 run a fan test, it seems someone else has found a way to make the 60gb PS3 run one too. See here in this tutorial.

From Crackle: PS3 60 Gig Fan Test

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We would like to say that this is not recommended, and that it is unknown whether this will cause damage to your PS3. We extremely advise you not to do this if your PS3 is under warranty.

Update: It has been found that this could cause damage to your PS3 and it is recommended that you must not do this. A link is provided below.

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Another Tutorial - youtube.com | By: joeymp

Could Cause Damage - www1.worldlingo.com | By: joeymp

Ignore link above - ultimateps3.fr | By: joeymp

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alan001 - 628 days 1 hour ago

1 - just to let people know,

your not suppose to move your ps3, especially putting it upside down when theres a disn inside coz it will scratch the disc.This would be funny if after a month with people doing this to their ps3s the failure rate goes up lol

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Cerberus_Hunter - 628 days 1 hour ago

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the PS3 is upside down not the blu-ray.

just did it and it works, but didn't notice any dust coming out and it's a 1 year old PS3 btw

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xsteinbachx - 628 days 1 hour ago

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i'm not sold on this yet.

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aiphanes - 628 days 1 hour ago

1.3 - Dude you can not scratch a blurary disc....

But I will eject any discs and try this on my 60 gb ps3...

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alcaponedya - 628 days ago

1.4 - the 360 uses last gen tray

sorry alan

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Thoas - 628 days ago

1.5 - @alan001

LOL.....only the xbox 360 scratches your disc to death out of the blue for no reason.

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Percy - 628 days ago

1.6 - try it

have you tried to scratch a bluray its pretty hard you can take a butter knife to the back of it and it wont scratch. I dont see any way to scratch it inside the ps3 without destroying the ps3.

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Bonsai1214 - 627 days 23 hours ago

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cleaning dust out of any electronics has no effect on performance. i have no idea what that guy said that..

besides, my 60 gb is out of warranty. i'm not going to screw it up..

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crck - 627 days 23 hours ago

1.8 - Its not a 360

You can move a ps3 or ps2 all you want with a disc running. Sony was smart enough even 8 years ago to lock the disc in when its spinning. This is probably why a lot of people got scratched discs with their 360 in beginning. They were expecting the disc to lock in like a ps2. I know I scratched a Perfect Dark Zero disc because I thought so.

Edit: post below. Basically turn on your ps3 and hold it upside vertically so the letters ps3 are upside down. The fans should cycle through a couple of modes then get really loud and blow the dust out.

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Lord Anubis - 627 days 23 hours ago

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The video is not working :(

could someone post the procedure?

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Tyler Durden - 627 days 23 hours ago

1.10 - holy crap man

u think u have enough monster cans there buddy

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nbsmatambo - 627 days 22 hours ago

1.11 - ^^^^^

^^^^^, lol i noticed the cans too

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Utalkin2me - 627 days 20 hours ago

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Wow go figure, go from a fan test to the 360 scratching disc. Where is the post police. And you know who i am talking about.

If the fan test works then great.

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jadenkorri - 627 days 18 hours ago

1.13 - wow alan001

i tried it and it worked, i had to play for abit before it actually worked, it was cool when i tried it the first time and it did nothing, but after playing some cod4 then trying it it worked...oh and my cod 4 cd was in there but its not scratched alan001, ur still thinking of 360 where as movement on the 360 ruins your disc...why MS built it that way i'll never know...

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UnasFortuna - 627 days 17 hours ago

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I would not recommend doing this for an extended period of time. If you do this too long, you can damage the electronics the fan is trying to protect. It is not a flaw in the system that allows this but a programmed response to the increased heat that is rising while the PS3 is inverted. The PS3 is simply trying to get rid of the heat and keeps kicking up the fan speed until maxxed out. I tried this (since I have two 60G PS3), and I didn't notice alot of dust coming out; however I use vacuums and compressed air cans to help keep my PS3 clean on a monthly basis. This won't however, make your PS3 run faster/smoother (not sure what that comment was about). This does prove that Sony can release some kind of software upgrade/patch that can do the same test that they put in the 40GB model since the fan itself is capable of those variable high speeds to protect the gear. It is assinine to think they wouldn't release such a fix given that there are not many replacement 60GB models out there available. Dust is a huge menace to any electronics and this is no cheap electronics investment. RELEASE THE FIX SONY... please ;) PS.... come one guys.... give the lad a break.... he obviously doesn't get out much. However, I must confess... what the heck is with the whole shelf of Monster's??????

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Lifendz - 627 days 12 hours ago

1.15 - Not sure this is a good idea

If your PS3 is working fine why tinker with it? Let 360 owners do these sort of "towel trick" like things. I'm not going to mess with my PS3 when it's functioning just fine.

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MUNKYPOO - 628 days ago

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ill wait for more people to do it before i try.

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HeartlesskizZ - 627 days 23 hours ago

2.1 - dont do it

I havent try it and I wont do it at all. this guy is burning the insides of the ps3 by making the heat go backwards... such idiot...
when you melt the system let me know

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actas123 - 627 days 22 hours ago

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I really don't think ppl should do this. This could be harmful w/out u knowing.. I think Sony should come out and say something about this. I mean if its not good for the system i think they'll release something regarding this issue.

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MUNKYPOO - 627 days 20 hours ago

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yea i was thinking that it could be more harmful then good

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Tony240ZT - 627 days 20 hours ago

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I just tried, works just like the video, fans just cycle through their speeds and then slows back to normal when put upright. I'm surprised that it's never decided to run at some of those higher fan speeds before, reminded me of the noise an xbox makes when idle.

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BSigel81 - 628 days ago

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What happened to a can of air guys, I use those and it works just fine for me.

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mindedone - 628 days ago

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doesn't compressed air blow dust back in though?

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BSigel81 - 628 days ago

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Well I had no problem with it, when I usually do it a lot more would come out then come in. You don't have to take my word for it though, It would be crazy and messed up at that, if someone would void their warranty just because they were trying to clean their console.

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mindedone - 628 days ago

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It would be crazy stupid for someone to tell sony that they did this...but for an update, I tried it again and, even though I didn't see dust come out, I could smell it. And further noteI didn't move it while it was on.

update: you can buy them at RadioShack

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TradingWarStories - 628 days ago

3.4 - ..

Where can I buy compressed air cans ?

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Rice - 628 days ago

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wal mart

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Storm23 - 628 days ago

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So what you just blow this air can stuff into the PS3? How does that work?

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EZCheez - 627 days 23 hours ago

3.7 - You guys are kidding right?

Some of you make compressed air sound like a secret!

When I was on submarines working with million dollar (literally) equipment, we swore by the stuff. Don't be afraid to use it.

As far as this goes, I wouldn't recommend it. Making hardware do something it isn't supposed to do is never a good idea.

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RecSpec - 627 days 22 hours ago

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Anyone who owns any kind of electronics needs to have compressed air. Does wonders. Or you could try it the old fashioned way and just use your vacuum hose.

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myxomatosis - 627 days 19 hours ago

3.9 - compressed air...

compressed air works only for electronics that you can take the casing off of: desktop computers, amplifiers, ect. anything like a laptop or a console, it blows alot of the dust out abit also alot of it gets shoved into a corner of the casing some where and that builds up eventually and can cause major issues with the cooling system.

you best bet is some sort of vaccum. the ones at car washes are very powerful, i dont know maybe too powerful....

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jadenkorri - 627 days 18 hours ago

3.10 - compressed air

compressed air works fine and dandy, i use it on my cp, ps3, wii, every month or so cause its good to get the dust moving rather than sit for awhile and collect...
also found another use for compressed air, a friend had a mouse in the apartment so we sprayed it with compressed air, cept we held it upside down which would spray really cold liquid...sufficient to say, mouse was frozen...

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myxomatosis - 627 days 13 hours ago

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short term, using compressed air works. long term, like 2 or 3 years, it makes problems, the ones i mentions specifically

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Mr_Showtime1 - 628 days ago

4 - out of warrenty now

so theres no way im trying this lol

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jadenkorri - 627 days 18 hours ago

4.1 - it don't do anything

the fans just run faster to blow dust out, if you ever have a problem with ur ps3, it prob be something they'll get you to do before shipping...besides if this is not something normal, then i can only think the fans run louder to tell you somethings wrong...like you have it upside down....

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mindedone - 628 days ago

5 - I tried it

but I don't think that my PsS3 was on long enough.

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Varsarus - 628 days ago

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Just did it, it works.

@below

I saw quite a bit of dust coming out of mine so...

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Sangria - 628 days ago

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Did it too, it worked for me, but it takes time to launch (i didn't count but it's about 30 seconds or more). I didn't saw any dust coming out, but the fan test itself works.

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thisguywithhair - 627 days 22 hours ago

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I just tried it myself and nothing happened. Held it upside down for over a minute and all that happened was the fans got a little louder. Although I don't know if that is normal as I am usually far from the system while I play.

How would I clean the system with compressed air? Just spray the vents? Or open up the system itslef?

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BSigel81 - 627 days 22 hours ago

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Just spray the vents out with quick shots of air from the can. I usually get the side, back, and the front and it usually stays clean for like two weeks at least. But, because I have my PS3 next to my a real strong light source(the sun) it usually collects more dust than it should. I know you can find the stuff anywhere be it Walmart, Staples, Office Depot, or any other electronic store.

EDIT: Do not open the system up, that would just lead to more trouble than its worth.

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crazy25000 - 628 days ago

7 - Look at all those monster drinks!

w0w id be afraid to drink so many of those, heart attack in the making.

oh yeah, will try this later

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Bloodshedder - 628 days ago

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yea :s poor boy probably die cuz of Monster's... what was the video abouth??

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crazy25000 - 628 days ago

7.2 - its a video tutorial

to show how to clean the fan out if there is a lot of dust in circulation

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Bloodshedder - 627 days 23 hours ago

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i saw a fat boy with alot of Monster's he might die...

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MpV35 - 627 days 21 hours ago

7.4 - Read the Label

The Monster cans themselves say not to drink more than 2 (I think) of them a day. Now that's pretty messed up. Looks like he's set for the next 2-3 weeks.

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Danielson - 627 days 18 hours ago

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haha he got the Lo-carb monster too, fat ass jk ;)

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Mikelarry - 628 days ago

8 - on the

gs forum some user said he rang sony and asked them about this. and thier reply was they dont know about it. so i wont advice anyone to try this if the makers dont even know about it.

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Sangria - 628 days ago

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But if the function exists, it means that somebody placed it. I don't really think nobody at Sony's doesn't know it, maybe that person contacted the wrong Sony guy... (i hope so...)

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Finalfantasykid - 628 days ago

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It doesn't sound like it is a feature, but rather a way to trick the PS3 into thinking it is rapidly overheating. The uploader even said that the screen may warn you that the PS3 is overheating even thought it isn't. To some degree this could be labeled as a bug in the OS.

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UnasFortuna - 627 days 17 hours ago

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It is not a hidden function. Simply a safety mechanism. When placed as shown in the video, the heat rises to a place where there are fewer vents... the fan kicks in to high gear to try to dispell the heat to no success... If you try this, don't do it for long or you will damage the electronic components even though I am sure the PS3 can stand a "little" heat for a limited time. This is why Sony stated that this is not a hidden "function" that they are aware of. Kind of surprising that they did not warn of the heat buildup from this process. Way to go Sony for protecting your investors.

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LiQuiFiedArt - 628 days ago

1 - I did it.

no dust came out. Kinda useless. Just get canned air. Also make sure you hold it steady. I did it with a disc inside, but you really shouldnt. As long as your not on the bluray icon yoru disc wont spin.

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OJ_juice - 627 days 23 hours ago

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Yours is probably clean already. It depends where you put your ps3. I put mine in a glass inclose space where dust barely gets in. I tried this test and no dust came out.

the guy on the video has his standing up in an open area, where dust can easliy go in the system.

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brothersimon - 628 days ago

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Fail

Ugly fat american is fat.

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Danja - 627 days 23 hours ago

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Can you imagine what would happen if there's a 360 fan test...

it would seem as if an Atomic Bomb was detonated....lol

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OJ_juice - 627 days 23 hours ago

2.2 - ^ LOL

that's hilarious. Don't let the military know. They'll use it and It will be apocalypse as we speak of.

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jke82 - 627 days 23 hours ago

2.3 - you fail

the ps3 can clean itself through a small flaw in the os....the 360 can kill itself because of its huge flaws with everything

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juuken - 627 days 23 hours ago

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You fail for even posting here. :D

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Obama - 627 days 23 hours ago

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If the military knows it will start dropping 360s intead of bombs in Iraq. The horror.

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Xlll - 627 days 21 hours ago

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you know if we let the 360 heat up enough then drop them like bombs that could save a lot of money and still do the job. What else besides burning down a house and cooking a steak this the 360 good for?

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Rapture333 - 627 days 23 hours ago

3 - LOL

ROFLMAO +1 zing for Danja!!!

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OJ_juice - 627 days 23 hours ago

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The air in systems go out, not in.

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OJ_juice - 627 days 22 hours ago

4.4 - Oops

sorry ScottEFresh, I read your post wrong. I though you were making fun of the ps3 of bieng a vacuum cleaner because of the loud fans.

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CarbonFiber51 - 627 days 20 hours ago

5 - I dont think that this is the same as in the 40GB

You can see clearly that on the 40GB fan test the fan rotate on full power immediately, when on this test the fan slowly accelerate.
It seems like the chunky boy is just messing with the temp. sensor to make the console think it's getting worm. its BS.

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trancefreak - 627 days 20 hours ago

6 - dont do this sh1t

guy is a noob looking for attention. dont ruin ur ps3 to spin the fans faster.

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Treefingers - 627 days 20 hours ago

7 - Compressed Air/ Fan Test

This guy leaves his PS3 on for a long period of time (as he said so in the video) allowing the system to heat up. Just leaving the 60gb system running heats my room, with the window open. So this system generates a lot of heat. He then turns it upside-down and in doing so probably makes the PS3 push air in a direction it wasnt designed to do. All this is doing is heating the system to a point where it needs to use all its fans, sure it may clean out the dust but it is "over-heating". The PS3 is designed to shut off if it is over-heated to a certain point to avoid hardware failure. I wouldnt recommend using this method.

Compressed air. This one is a tricky subject. One it blows air/dust into the environment (your PS3/computer/laptop etc.) and can void a warranty. It can also damage the fans directly, if you spray air into the system you are forcing the fans in the oppisite direction they were intended and at a greater RPM than they were tested for, thus you can break your fans by spraying compressed air into your system. The PS3 manual suggests using a low powered vacuum as this sucks air/dust out and will not damage the fans.

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trancefreak - 627 days 18 hours ago

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i agree partially but free flowin fans wont damage sh!t. compressed air is fine been doing it for years just dont apply full pressure against your unit and you should be fine with short bursts :)

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PSWe60 - 627 days 18 hours ago

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Dude why not just get canned air? The kind they used to clean keyboards, that's what I do. I dust my entertainment center everyday and I clean my PS3 once a week, I've had it since December 06 and it still looks and runs like new.

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Re-versed - 627 days 11 hours ago

9 - last night i just reverse my ps3...

and i scared the hell out today when i red about the dangers about doing this!!im not going to do that again...dont believe everything in internet...

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Skerj - 627 days 10 hours ago

10 -

Earlier my friend was nagging at me when I told him my 360 was having issues and he was like "oh that's because you don't take care of your sh*t". And I was like "ok first off yes I do very much so, and what about the other hundreds of thousands of people who've had multiple machines?" then he's all "I know, I'm on my 3rd one".

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Blackcanary - 627 days 5 hours ago

11 - Don't do it

Don't do the Fan Test Sony has confermed that is is dangrous and harmfull to your PS3.

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nobwod - 627 days 5 hours ago

12 - ps3 rocks

Xbox over heating lol ... ps3 never over heats .. its the best thing to happen to sony ... can not wate for HAZE to come out .ONLY ON PS3 ... PS3 IS THE best

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feejo - 627 days 4 hours ago

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Stupid kid, the dust will get all inside your PS3. What his he doing he is collecting can on a rack?

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