the PS3 is in a well ventilated are, no pets or of the like, and when I opened it to clean for dust, there was almost no dust. I checked the fan, and it's working (but really slow) so I'm not sure if the fan is the problem. I've completely torn down my play station, but don't know where to go from there, not sure if I should replace the fan or not. The super slim has a better chance of dust getting on the laser, but its easier to clean. The slim also makes a cracking/popping noise when heating up, but I dont notice it that much. I personally would go for a 2500 slim since you can put cfw on it, and you cant put cfw on a 3000 slim or any super slim. 1. zobu312. If you have any questions leave them in the comments. I got my PS3 second hand, and it had this issue when I got it. I would assume that a lot of other peopl Step 6. Lift the top cover from its rear edge and rotate it toward the front of the PS3. Remove the top cover. There is a plastic hook located in a hole on the top back right hand side corner. Carefully push the plastic hook a bit from the rear of the machine with a spudger to release the rear right of the casing. 7 comments. I’d also pay super close attention to all of the ports, heat sink, fan housing, and power supply. I feel like those would all be easy areas to hide in. The roaches probably especially liked the power supply due to the warmth. In this video i will show you how to Fully service and repaste your PlayStation 3 slim PS3 2011A STEP By STEP. BEST Thermal Paste: take Panasonic battery out for like 30 sec. 2. clean dust. 3. Tweak black and white cables beaneath power supply. 4. Underneath the fan there are 2 tin squares (they both have to be touching each other along with a small plate next to one of them). Step 3. First remove the spindle disc magnet. Now use plastic tool and slowly extrude the disk from inside. Add a comment. The super slim should be perfect if you have a more limited space: it's is very small and still even lacks an external power supply (power brick) so it is also good for easy cable management. It also can play the great library of ps1 disk's (if you're interested). 2. Reply. Share. 5. 15 comments. gamr13 • 3 yr. ago. Without changing the thermal paste, you won't get much better thermals. My PS3 was around the 70°C range with no dust inside at all (amazing after 10 years.) As time goes on, the thermal paste dries up and is less effective at cooling. It lasts up to 7 years at most and that's when it typically degrades. onqfub.