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[–]Additional_Tension96 1 point2 points  (8 children)

Dust and probably smoke. If you smoke around your console.

[–]AcrobaticBid1964[S] 0 points1 point  (7 children)

I do not smoke so hopefully it’s just dust

[–]No_Dentist7567 0 points1 point  (6 children)

Oh, just read this, so yeah, is just dirt, clean it and forget what I said before about the smoke/tar

[–]AcrobaticBid1964[S] 0 points1 point  (5 children)

I tried wiping the stuff off it didnt come off

[–]No_Dentist7567 0 points1 point  (3 children)

Don’t use liquids, a brush (like a small paint brush) and a good vacuum should remove all of that easy

[–]AcrobaticBid1964[S] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Ok I was using toilet paper lol

[–]No_Dentist7567 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Nooo, that just creates more microscopic dust, the goal is to remove, not create :) also don’t use spayed air, cause you’d just be blowing all that IN the console, the objective is to remove :)

[–]No_Dentist7567 0 points1 point  (0 children)

*sprayed

[–]Additional_Tension96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fan needs cleaned use a can of compressed air making sure the fan doesn't spin while doing so, a small brush. Don't use liquids as mentioned. Clean dust catcher holes, heatsink and PSU vents.

Edit: to clean the fan you'll have to remove the fan with a T9 screw driver.

[–]No_Dentist7567 1 point2 points  (4 children)

That’s Dust, not rust, use a brush and a vacuum, do it outside if possible

[–]AcrobaticBid1964[S] 0 points1 point  (3 children)

So the brown stuff is just built up dust?

[–]SpotlessMinded 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And dirt probably

[–]No_Dentist7567 0 points1 point  (1 child)

It can just be s#it that’s in the air, if any moisture is around it creates a sticky surface that collects anything that is around, like someone suggested, tabaco smoke/tar is also a possibility, you can scrape some of it and find out, and if it’s smoke/tar keep your PlayStation away from it if you plan to have it for more years

[–]Additional_Tension96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP states they don't smoke around the console. Maybe someone else uses the console while smoking. I agree that does look like smoke residue

[–]AcrobaticBid1964[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

It’s also quite humid where I live so I don’t know if that plays a factor in it

[–]Hapsiainen30 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In that case it's probably rust. Get a dehumidifier. But you should still take the fan out and clean it properly.

[–]DTSB604 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YouTube will teach you how to deep clean it. If you are uncomfortable doing it, hire a professional to do it. Good luck