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Old 04-12-2008, 10:57 PM   #1
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Default Came across this today... PS3 Fan Test

Is this something I should be doing?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhU4_Rm0GQU
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seems o.k. as long as this is what Sony intended it to do.
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Old 04-12-2008, 11:34 PM   #3
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Is this something I should be doing?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhU4_Rm0GQU
Apparently it only works for 40GB models.

But is this a Sony recommended routine procedure?

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Old 04-12-2008, 11:55 PM   #4
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Apparently it only works for 40GB models.

But is this a Sony recommended routine procedure?
No clue, just saw this today on YouTube...
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yea i tried it on my ps3 60gb and it did nothing! sucks b/c it sounds/looks like a good idea........i just use my vac hose on it every month lol.
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Looks more like something they would use to "stress test" the fan in factory QA tests, probably not something I'd use to clear out the dust, stick with a vacum if you're that concerned.
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damn thing was loud!!as long as your ps3 is out in the open you dont have to worry about it.just use swiffer to dust it and maybe a vacuum for those extra dust on the vents
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