How to Make Your Games Console Last for Many Years
Be careful with your games., Store it properly., Keep your console away from any magnetic forces if it has an internal hard disk, or any storage disk at all., Avoid exposing the console to direct sunlight, or intense heat., Be very careful when...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Be careful with your games.
Never leave a disc inside the console when you are not using it, and always put a disc back in its case.
Do not play with the discs, otherwise it will get scratched. -
Step 2: Store it properly.
If you are not going to use your console for a very long time, unplug it and pack it away in its box.
Take all discs and/or memory cards and/or controllers or other devices, and put them in appropriate storage places. , This can harm the contents of the disk and corrupt game saves, and other files that are important. , This may warp the exterior, and damage delicate internal components.
The same goes for extreme cold.
Just keep your console at room-temperature. , You must not drop it, as doing so will damage delicate parts that make the console work properly.
Also, do not drop controllers, DVD remotes, or other devices. , The lens is what reads the discs you insert, and touching it will stop it from reading them properly.
The lens is one of the most vital parts that keep the system working properly. , The console's air intake will 'breathe' your smoke, which will clog up the airflow, causing dust to build up.
Without proper ventilation, any electrical appliance will overheat, and will break it.
Be sure to wipe the air intake fan every once in a while, to get rid of the dust. , If you think your console feels too warm, switch it off, and do not play on it again until it is cool again. , Refer to the console's instruction manual to find out how to clean it. -
Step 3: Keep your console away from any magnetic forces if it has an internal hard disk
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Step 4: or any storage disk at all.
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Step 5: Avoid exposing the console to direct sunlight
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Step 6: or intense heat.
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Step 7: Be very careful when handling the console.
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Step 8: Do not touch the lens.
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Step 9: Do not smoke near any electrical appliances
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Step 10: including games consoles.
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Step 11: Do not play the console for too long
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Step 12: as this will also cause it to overheat.
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Step 13: Unplug all cables that are connected before cleaning the console.
Detailed Guide
Never leave a disc inside the console when you are not using it, and always put a disc back in its case.
Do not play with the discs, otherwise it will get scratched.
If you are not going to use your console for a very long time, unplug it and pack it away in its box.
Take all discs and/or memory cards and/or controllers or other devices, and put them in appropriate storage places. , This can harm the contents of the disk and corrupt game saves, and other files that are important. , This may warp the exterior, and damage delicate internal components.
The same goes for extreme cold.
Just keep your console at room-temperature. , You must not drop it, as doing so will damage delicate parts that make the console work properly.
Also, do not drop controllers, DVD remotes, or other devices. , The lens is what reads the discs you insert, and touching it will stop it from reading them properly.
The lens is one of the most vital parts that keep the system working properly. , The console's air intake will 'breathe' your smoke, which will clog up the airflow, causing dust to build up.
Without proper ventilation, any electrical appliance will overheat, and will break it.
Be sure to wipe the air intake fan every once in a while, to get rid of the dust. , If you think your console feels too warm, switch it off, and do not play on it again until it is cool again. , Refer to the console's instruction manual to find out how to clean it.
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