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macbook pro 2012 retina fan noise

my new macbook pro retina is about 2 months old and already something has gone wrong inside. On the left side of the laptop there is a constant rattling noise like a fan isn't working properly. I've stopped using to make sure it's not causing any other damage. Has anyone else had this problem? Not happy at all! 😠

Posted on Sep 3, 2012 4:57 AM

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Sep 5, 2012 9:31 AM in response to tjh81

If this were my machine, I would take it in to an Apple store or AASP to have the problem fixed. Although you are out of the 14 day no-questions-asked return period, your machine has a 1 year warranty and should be fixed. This problem is serious - those fans are what keep your mbp innards from melting!

Oct 16, 2012 2:42 AM in response to tjh81

Same problem too. I received my new rMBP yesterday, and it did that annoying noise from the right side of the machine when I first turned it on... Really not happy about this.


I tried a PRAM and SMC reset, which I thought solved the problem, but then the noise came back every time I move the machine around. Turning it back on this morning, the noise was there constantly again.


Did anyone manage to get the problem fixed, or is the only solution to replace the machine?

Nov 19, 2012 8:51 AM in response to conorfromvictoria

So mine is making a really loud crackling sound on the right side, as soon as I log into any kind of game it intensifies. Moreover I also have the graphics issue where the graphics card seems to randomly stop working and I have to do an SMC reset. Lastly I have two massive white dead pixels in the centre of my screen (clusters of pixels?)


Unfortunately I can't take the macine in until December but frankly I will refuse to leave the store until Apple agree to replace it. Absolutely livid with this piece of junk.

Nov 19, 2012 8:58 AM in response to noworke

Got mine fixed by Apple by the way. The rattling noise was due to a faulty fan. No noise anymore, but weirdly, I've never seen my fans go higher than 2100rpm even when the machine reached 55 degrees celsius. I hope this is normal, but I'm afraid spending thousands on a brand new laptop that arrives to you already faulty has made me slightly paranoid... Apple, if you hear me, that's no good for your brand.

macbook pro 2012 retina fan noise

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