Rumbling sound with Hulu Desktop

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Rumbling sound with Hulu Desktop

Hi everyone,

I have a pretty new MacBook (it's about a year old). I recently downloaded Hulu Desktop (Hulu's application for watching online TV and movies) and whenever it's been playing for a few minutes the computer starts to make this disturbing rumbling sound. The only way I can get it to stop is if I put the computer to sleep and then wake it up again, but then the sound starts again after a few minutes of Hulu. Any ideas?

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.5.7)

Posted on Jun 2, 2009 6:53 PM

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Jun 2, 2009 8:04 PM in response to dkatok

That may be your fan trying to cool down the processor during a graphics-intensive experience like Hulu. Where do you hear the sound coming from? Do you get anything similar watching video through Safari?

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Jun 3, 2009 7:29 AM in response to Jay Bullock

I guess it does happen when I use Hulu on Safari, as well. The sound is coming from the upper left quadrant (if you're looking at the screen), right by where the power plugs in.

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Jun 3, 2009 8:42 AM in response to dkatok

Well, the fan is more in the center, but you could be hearing it from the side.

It is possible that you have a wiggly bracket or something which might be causing a louder fan or more vibration than normal. If you are concerned about it, you can have a genius listen to it at an Apple Store. You should still be under warranty for a replacement if they think it's too much.

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