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Problem Fan Sound -- MacBook Pro 15" Intel late-2016

my MBP2016 video

https://youtu.be/EpTbH9JCy2U

I have tried:

How to reset the SMC of your Mac

Resetting the system management controller (SMC) can resolve certain issues related to power, battery, fans, and other features.o reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support

without fixing the problem...


Problem

In this error YouTube show - I just record MBP16 - I do Not use it anyway just shot with my smartphone

Spinning Fans -> Sound heard and fans stopped

After some seconds

Started Spinning Fans -> Sound heard and fans stopped

process repeated

Sometimes Fans do Not stop and do Not make sound, but Not know exactly the source of the problem


well...?

Posted on Feb 20, 2022 12:33 PM

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Posted on Feb 21, 2022 5:51 AM

lsepolis123 wrote:

my MBP2016 video
https://youtu.be/EpTbH9JCy2U
I have tried:
How to reset the SMC of your Mac
Resetting the system management controller (SMC) can resolve certain issues related to power, battery, fans, and other features.o reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support
without fixing the problem...

Problem
In this error YouTube show - I just record MBP16 - I do Not use it anyway just shot with my smartphone
Spinning Fans -> Sound heard and fans stopped
After some seconds
Started Spinning Fans -> Sound heard and fans stopped
process repeated
Sometimes Fans do Not stop and do Not make sound, but Not know exactly the source of the problem

well...?


If the Mac is on the fans are on...


Keep your Mac notebook within acceptable operating temperatures

Keep your Mac notebook within acceptable operating temperatures - Apple Support


Try resetting the SMC How to reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support


Try resetting NVRAM/PRAM http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1379

(get at least two-three rounds of the chimes when holding the NRAM Reset)



Try a SafeBoot How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support


Takes noticeable longer to get to the login screen, does a 5 minute disk repair before it fully boots up, and certain system caches get cleared and rebuilt, including dynamic loader cache, etc.

Login and test. Reboot as normal and test. Caches get rebuilt automatically.


In Safe mode third party system modifications and system accelerations are disabled, it removes malware, etc hampering smooth operation, however a reboot will put it back to normal mode.


This test will tell you if third party interference; extensions etc are not loaded in safe boot mode.


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Feb 21, 2022 5:51 AM in response to lsepolis123

lsepolis123 wrote:

my MBP2016 video
https://youtu.be/EpTbH9JCy2U
I have tried:
How to reset the SMC of your Mac
Resetting the system management controller (SMC) can resolve certain issues related to power, battery, fans, and other features.o reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support
without fixing the problem...

Problem
In this error YouTube show - I just record MBP16 - I do Not use it anyway just shot with my smartphone
Spinning Fans -> Sound heard and fans stopped
After some seconds
Started Spinning Fans -> Sound heard and fans stopped
process repeated
Sometimes Fans do Not stop and do Not make sound, but Not know exactly the source of the problem

well...?


If the Mac is on the fans are on...


Keep your Mac notebook within acceptable operating temperatures

Keep your Mac notebook within acceptable operating temperatures - Apple Support


Try resetting the SMC How to reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support


Try resetting NVRAM/PRAM http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1379

(get at least two-three rounds of the chimes when holding the NRAM Reset)



Try a SafeBoot How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support


Takes noticeable longer to get to the login screen, does a 5 minute disk repair before it fully boots up, and certain system caches get cleared and rebuilt, including dynamic loader cache, etc.

Login and test. Reboot as normal and test. Caches get rebuilt automatically.


In Safe mode third party system modifications and system accelerations are disabled, it removes malware, etc hampering smooth operation, however a reboot will put it back to normal mode.


This test will tell you if third party interference; extensions etc are not loaded in safe boot mode.


Mar 21, 2022 3:13 AM in response to leroydouglas

Try resetting the SMC How to reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support


Try resetting NVRAM/PRAM Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac - Apple Support

(get at least two-three rounds of the chimes when holding the NRAM Reset)


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TESTED this ^^^ and the problem is Not as before - to the better, symptom is NOT the same I LISTEN to THE FAN, BUT WHEN OPEN 3 APPS, FANS NOT STOP, OR NOT A LOUD SOUND DO SOUNDS... NOT AS SENSITIVE AS BEFORE... well?



Mar 21, 2022 3:51 AM in response to lsepolis123

lsepolis123 wrote:

I keep working for 1 - 1.5 hours -- without problems, after shutdown ok

The ONLY problem now is the fan sounds/spin Not so perfectly but, fans do NOT get stopped like before... battery for this model how much cost in Cyprus - Europe??

If the battery changes with a new one will get fixed completely???


https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/7322b920-2f46-4b54-841a-349f2731bd40


you can try the etrecheck and see if it reveals anything...


To get a good look at your System config. for conflicts or issues, you can download/run this trusted utility https://etrecheck.com  


If you need help interpreting the report you can post it here in its entirety in the "Additional Text" box in the editing toolbar below, in your reply.



Mar 21, 2022 10:07 PM in response to leroydouglas

Today,

When I re-opened my MacBook Pro, the problem reappeared ...

I have tried:

Try resetting the SMC How to reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support


Try resetting NVRAM/PRAM Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac - Apple Support

(get at least two-three rounds of the chimes when holding the NRAM Reset)


====

But the same thing, even No Apps running the initial problem reappears...

my MBP2016 video


https://youtu.be/EpTbH9JCy2U



Problem

In this error YouTube show - I just record MBP16 - I do Not use it anyway just shot with my smartphone

Spinning Fans -> Sound heard, and fans stopped

After some seconds

Fans Started Spinning -> Sound heard, and fans stopped

process repeated...


Sometimes but rarely, Fans do Not stop and do Not make sound, but do Not know exactly the source of the problem


well...?

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Apr 3, 2022 7:11 AM in response to lsepolis123

It is a FANs problem I think --- IN CASE of FANS are PROBLEMATIC - What is the symptom...?


Symptoms in my case

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A message appeared for the battery - I do NOT plan to change the battery

Fan problems - needed to be checked

Sometimes fans stop and a sound listen, after fans start, repeatedly this

Sometimes fans stop completely and the MacBook restarts

Copying files from The MacBook to USB Stick (3.0 ex-FAT) is extremely slow

Problem Fan Sound -- MacBook Pro 15" Intel late-2016

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