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Just purchased...and the fan is running all the time. Tried the SMC reset - no change. When I open it up, the fan cranks up right away and continues to run. It's a contstant sound...not super loud but noticeable. My old Macbook is sitting here as well, and the fan isn't running...and it's working the same
Should I take it back!?!?
MacBook Air, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.4)
I think you should take it back.
Once you start using the computer for the first time Spotlight indexing will start.
It will take a while to finish and CPU intensive.
CPU/GPU intensive activitities will produce heat.
To dissipate heat, fans will run at a higher rpm.
That is normal.
You can return a new Mac within 14 days of purchase.
A new Mac is in warranty for 1 year from the date of purchase.
A new Mac comes with 90 days of free tech support from AppleCare.
AppleCare: 1-800-275-2273
If issue persists, call AppleCare.
Best.
Open Activity Monitor to show 'All Processes' and '%CPU' to display values from high to low.
Are there applications that are using a lot of CPU resources?
Ciao.
Did that. The item with the highest CPU was the activity monitor. So I think it's another problem.
Try running Apple Diagdnostics.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5781
If you get an error code call Apple for help or visit a repair center.
I just had the same problem, In the activity monitor a process ouuc or something similar was the cause. I googled it and it was associated with a huawei modem's software MOBILE APP, which I deleted...and restarted and the noise and fan stopped...what a delight. I used the computer with this noise for month now...thinking it was a design problem.... but it seems that poorly written software can cause this. So... look in the activity monitor first!.
Yours
Pierre
Macbook Air 2013 fan is very loud
