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Is there a way that I can test the fans on my Mac Mini 2020 There is no noise and it gets really hot.

if the fan is not working how can I fix it? thank you for any insight you all may have.

Mac mini, macOS 12.4

Posted on Jun 24, 2022 10:47 AM

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Jun 24, 2022 11:20 AM in response to Gaeyle

You can check the Fan and Temperature sensors using MacFanControl.

https://crystalidea.com/macs-fan-control

You can also check the Fan by using the Apple Diagnostics Test.

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