Disassemble far enough to expose the dirty components, use the cleaning tool suited to the visible grime, and inspect again before rebuilding. Cleaning is part of the official repair loop, but the official page does not publish a scoring formula.
A careful cleaning pass
- Open the device without mixing the removal order.
- Scan the casing and every exposed internal component.
- Clean visible dust and grime with the available tool.
- Recheck small surfaces, edges, and parts that were hidden by panels.
- Reassemble only after the device no longer indicates unfinished cleaning work.
Why missed dirt matters
The official Steam page describes an in-depth cleaning and restoration system. A dated GamesHorizon cleaning guide connects incomplete cleaning with weaker customer feedback.
That evidence supports a practical rule—finish the cleaning pass—but not a universal percentage penalty or exact rating weight.
If the cleaning interaction seems stuck
- Confirm the correct tool is selected.
- Check whether another panel still hides the dirty part.
- Inspect the official patch notes for known sonic-bath or gadget issues.
- Record your patch version before applying a demo-era workaround.
Return to the full repair guide when cleaning is complete but the device still fails its job requirements.