Console overheating or shutting off? What a deep cleaning fixes
A console that sounds like a jet, blows very hot air or shuts off in the middle of a game is asking for help. Most of the time the cause is simple: dust and heat.
Why it happens
The fan pulls air through the console to cool the processor. Over time, dust and pet hair pack into the fan and the heat sink, and the hot air can't get out. On older consoles, the thermal paste also dries out.
Signs your console needs a cleaning
- The fan is louder than it used to be.
- The top or the back feels very hot.
- It shows a temperature warning or shuts off by itself.
- Games freeze or slow down.
What we do
We open the console, clean the fan and the heat sink, and check the cooling. On consoles that use thermal paste, we replace it with new paste. Then we test it under load before you pick it up.
Keep it cool
- Leave space around the console. Don't put it inside a closed cabinet.
- Keep it off the carpet and away from your pet's favorite spot.
- Dust the outside vents with a soft brush once a month.
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Need it fixed?
Send us your console and the problem on WhatsApp, and we'll reply with a price or the next step.