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IMAC Blasting (fan) noise



IMAC Blasting (fan) noise


Once Im online(connected to wifi) IMAC suddenly states almost roaring with hissing fan noise-Being apple-Im not too sure it's not hacked yet but could be some other red flags? Hardware(fan) malfunction or some more serious issue?pls any thoughts around that would be appreciated.Cheers.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Sep 3, 2022 2:56 PM

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Posted on Sep 3, 2022 3:35 PM

Mac computers are very difficult to hack, so I dont think that is the case. If you're concerned that your Mac is compromised, you can always download the free version of malwarebytes to scan your Mac. This is good and thorough software.


Try and boot the Mac in the safe mode, to see if the blasting fans are there in safe mode. If so, it is caused by an external app loaded on startup


Start up your Mac in safe mode – Apple Support (UK)


After you have ruled out this, the change is big that this is a hardware issue. Contact apple support to set your Mac up for service


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Sep 3, 2022 3:35 PM in response to bimal69

Mac computers are very difficult to hack, so I dont think that is the case. If you're concerned that your Mac is compromised, you can always download the free version of malwarebytes to scan your Mac. This is good and thorough software.


Try and boot the Mac in the safe mode, to see if the blasting fans are there in safe mode. If so, it is caused by an external app loaded on startup


Start up your Mac in safe mode – Apple Support (UK)


After you have ruled out this, the change is big that this is a hardware issue. Contact apple support to set your Mac up for service


IMAC Blasting (fan) noise

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