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2018 New Macbook Air Fan Noise

I just got the new 2018 MacBook air. It is a beautiful machine but with one very annoying issue that existed with the old MacBook air as well. The fan just continually spins up and makes a serious amount of noise. For there life of me I don't understand why. I went through all the steps including resetting the SMC but to no avail. I noticed the bird process taking ridiculous amount of processor, so I shut down iCloud. But the fan noise persists. Why after all these years hasn't apple resolved this problem? What else can I try?

MacBook Air (2018 or later)

Posted on Dec 10, 2018 9:07 AM

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Posted on Dec 10, 2018 10:54 AM

Make an appointment at the Apple Genius Bar for service. If you need to find an Apple Store - Find a Store - Apple. Also, see How to find your nearest Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP) or Distributor (AAD). "Your Apple-branded or Beats-branded hardware product (“Product”) is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of original retail purchase (“Warranty Period”) when used in accordance with Apple`s user manuals (refer to www.apple.com/support/country). Under this warranty, you will be able to direct your claims to Apple even in situations where you purchased the Apple Product from a third party.” [Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty – Accessory - For Apple and Beats Branded Products Only.]

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Dec 10, 2018 10:54 AM in response to robert olesen

Make an appointment at the Apple Genius Bar for service. If you need to find an Apple Store - Find a Store - Apple. Also, see How to find your nearest Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP) or Distributor (AAD). "Your Apple-branded or Beats-branded hardware product (“Product”) is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of original retail purchase (“Warranty Period”) when used in accordance with Apple`s user manuals (refer to www.apple.com/support/country). Under this warranty, you will be able to direct your claims to Apple even in situations where you purchased the Apple Product from a third party.” [Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty – Accessory - For Apple and Beats Branded Products Only.]

Dec 20, 2018 4:55 AM in response to IJ-007

I had the same problem with fan noise and I gave back the new MacBook Air 2018, i bought becouse is more portable but I back with my 2017 Mac book pro, is so frustrating have a Mac book air 2018 with fan noise ( you buy a Mac not a PC) even without making anything with the computer you can hear the fan a litle bit, never saw that in my olds MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro.

2018 New Macbook Air Fan Noise

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