Hello,
My MacBook Pro makes a single ping sound every 7 seconds. The sound comes from near the charging port area (so left side).
It does not come through the speakers, because I even hear it when the speakers are muted. I can not relate the sound to any app, as it continues with all the apps closed.
What is this sound? I assume it is some type of motherboard hardware error?
MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 13.3
Most likely that is the "ding" sound associated with connecting the charger. If the cable is loose in the port, or if the USB-C port has a hardware issue (or even other hardware issue with the laptop or charger/cable), then the laptop may be seeing the charger being connected over & over. I haven't used a Magsafe cable on the M2 laptops yet, so I'm not sure if they will "ding" with it or not like it does with a USB-C charging cable.
Here are a couple of Apple articles for charging issues (one for Magsafe & another for USB-C):
If your MagSafe cable or power adapter isn't working - Apple Support
If your USB-C power adapter isn't charging your Mac laptop - Apple Support
This will most likely require you to have Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider examine the laptop to confirm. Take along your power adapter and charging cable so they can be tested as well in case the problem is with that instead of the laptop.
Most likely that is the "ding" sound associated with connecting the charger. If the cable is loose in the port, or if the USB-C port has a hardware issue (or even other hardware issue with the laptop or charger/cable), then the laptop may be seeing the charger being connected over & over. I haven't used a Magsafe cable on the M2 laptops yet, so I'm not sure if they will "ding" with it or not like it does with a USB-C charging cable.
Here are a couple of Apple articles for charging issues (one for Magsafe & another for USB-C):
If your MagSafe cable or power adapter isn't working - Apple Support
If your USB-C power adapter isn't charging your Mac laptop - Apple Support
This will most likely require you to have Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider examine the laptop to confirm. Take along your power adapter and charging cable so they can be tested as well in case the problem is with that instead of the laptop.
Yes, in my case the fan was physically obstructed by debris. They cleared it in the apple store and everything has been fine since. Note that the fan speeds already hinted at that, so if you can confirm that you might benefit from the same procedure!
I have checked two tools, and it seems my left fan is not working correctly.
My right fan displays a steady speed, while my left fan jumps from 0 to value outside of its possible speeds:
Activity software:
Macs Fan control:
Then you have a hardware issue of some sort which will need to be repaired.
FYI, just because it is making the noise without the charger doesn't mean it still cannot be due to a similar issue with the port being damaged.
Hi, this is not it, as it is currently doing it when not on the charger. Any other ideas?
It is a digital sound, so it is programmed to make this sound in case of a certain event.
Did you ever find out? I have the same and it took me ages to figure out where the sound came from! It'll also come and go randomly. It's very odd.
Thank you so much for your help! Will take it to a cleaning session.
Could you confirm on what the issue is due to? I am having these sounds too. Its an M2 Pro Macbook Pro. Getting these ping sounds on the left side.
MacBook Pro 14 m1: Ping sound every 7 seconds
