My macbook pro is making strange fan related noises. Sounds as if something is stuck in the fan. First time this has happened since I got my computer. Every time I put it to sleep I wouldn't hear the sound anymore. Any suggestions?

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My macbook pro is making strange fan related noises. Sounds as if something is stuck in the fan. First time this has happened since I got my computer. Every time I put it to sleep I wouldn't hear the sound anymore. Any suggestions?

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Apr 2, 2012 8:13 PM

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John Galt

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Apr 2, 2012 8:15 PM in response to JM5872

... Sounds as if something is stuck in the fan.

Probably is. They get dusty. Shut down your computer and clean it out with a vacuum (don't blow dust back inside).

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