I really don't know what to do, my laptop is my lifeline with school and college, I can't have a serious problem with it right now, any advice?
MacBook Pro
Middle of the board? 13"??
Dead fan. Replace. Buy part. Put in yourself.
15" is it worth going through the whole genius bar route? I've had the laptop for 3 years now, so no warranty on it any more
If only to diagnose the problem definitively. That is free. New HD would be ~$175 , new fans not sure. New logicboard ~$700 (which doesn't sound like the issue)....new macbook $1100 +. Let them give definitive diagnosis first. That is worth it, definitely.
15" = 2 fans, left & right. HDD in lower-right corner. See here for component placement (click on appropriate model, choose the fan guides): http://www.ifixit.com/Device/MacBook_Pro_15%22
Replacement fan: $60 + shipping. 13 screws altogether.
Determine which one with Old Mechanic's Trick: get a solid metal rod of adequate length 3/16"-1/4" dia., place one end against the bony area next to your good ear and move the other end against different spots on the Mac's body to determine exactly where the noise comes from.
Or replace both to be safe.
99% sure it is a fan.
P.S.: Must Replace Bad Fan. If it fails, MBP can overheat and get permanently damaged. Not User Serviceable.
My MacBook Pro recently started making a loud whirring/chainsaw noise from the middle of keyboard area. When I put the laptop sleep, the sound eventually fades, but it will start up again once the laptop is up and running. I'm 17 and broke, HELP ME PLEASE
