How to Stop Your PS5 From Overheating: 3 Fixes That Work

To stop a PS5 overheating, give it 4–6 inches of clearance on all sides, keep it out of enclosed cabinets, and clean dust from the vents and fan…

Fix 1: Sort Out Airflow and Placement

This is the number one cause and the easiest to fix.

Fix 2: Clean the Vents, Fan, and Dust Catcher

Dust is the silent killer.

Fix 3: Adjust the Fan Speed in Safe Mode

If the console is clean and well-placed but still runs warmer than you'd like, you can tell it to run the fan more aggressively.

Last Resort: Repaste the Thermal Compound

This one is for confident, out-of-warranty owners only.

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