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Why is my MacBook Pro fan SO LOUD

Hi.


I have a MacBook Pro 10.1 (it costs a fortune).. But both the fans is running 6000rpm+ at normal SIMPLE webbrowsing.. it sounds like a small jet i taking of..


Why is that??


this is my hardware specs:


Modelname: MacBook Pro

Model-id: MacBookPro10,1

Processorname: Intel Core i7

Processorspeed: 2,3 GHz

processorer: 1

Cores: 4

L2-buffer (pr. Core): 256 KB

L3-buffer: 6 MB

Hukommelse: 8 GB

Boot ROM-version: MBP101.00EE.B02

SMC-version (system): 2.3f35


I could accept this noice if I ran a high usage program like Photoshop or similar..


Please help..

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.5)

Posted on Sep 27, 2013 8:59 AM

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Sep 17, 2017 9:35 AM in response to billstroem

In my case resetting SMC worked:


https://www.macexpertguide.com/reset-smc-mac/


Reset SMC of a MacBook or MacBook Pro’s with an internal battery:

  • Shutdown your MacBook/Pro
  • Connect the power adapter to your Mac
  • On the MacBook/Pro’s keyboard, hold down the Shift+Control+Option keys and the Power button at the same time
  • Release all keys and the power button simultaneously
  • Boot your Mac as usual

Jul 29, 2017 8:35 AM in response to billstroem

The most common problem regarding loud fans is that somehow some fluid (liquid to be precise) was spilled on your macbook or it was at a very moist environment and it affected the heat sensors. This way your sensor will require your fans to run faster to solve the moisture problem, with no success of course. If that happens to anyone else and if this is the case, I suggest taking it immediately to an apple store or an authorised apple service store and have your sensor dry or changed.

Sep 29, 2013 2:19 AM in response to dominic23

I did reset my SMC, correctly - but it had no impact on my fan noise.


I am using iStat Pro to minitor my MBP, and the fans just "exploads" to 5000+ rpm when my cpu usage goes over 4-5%..


I ran a hardware test a coupple of weeks ago, no hardware issue there.. so I'll bettter run by my local apple "store" and try get it "reparied" - even though I don't have a clue what is wrong..


Thanks for you advice guys..

Dec 2, 2013 6:15 PM in response to billstroem

I'm glad you posted this question. I have had the same problem for at least the last year. I took my MacBook Pro to the Apple Store to be checked. They said there was nothing wrong with it, and that they couldn't get the fan to make much noise. As would be my luck, the sound has returned and remained. Like you, I find that the fan is loud no matter where I place my laptop and no matter what applications I use or don't use. I really want it fixed, because besides just generally being annoying, I record music and I always get the fan in the background of my tracks.

Dec 2, 2013 6:20 PM in response to billstroem

Fans should be idling at ~2000rpm. Ramped up ~6000rpm under a heavy load ( and yes sounds like a jet taking off.) not causal normal use.


Something is wrong if you can not get them down.


AHT http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1509


Genius reservation http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/


on-line https://getsupport.apple.com/GetproductgroupList.action


check warranty https://selfsolve.apple.com/agreementWarrantyDynamic.do

Dec 2, 2013 11:44 PM in response to leroydouglas

Hmm I will look into the links later today, thanks for posting. :-)


I had some pixel errors on my retina screen so I took my MBP to the official apple service center here in Denmark and asked them to look into the fan noise issue as well.. They just ran the service check from apple's servers and found nothing. (but they fixed my screen though)..


the fan noise is so bad, that I actually prefer to watch netflix etc. on my old asus laptop (there is NO fan noise what so ever)..


I expect to get a premium product when I pay 2500 euros for a laptop, not a miniature jet enclosed in a beautiful alu frame.........


I will let you know later tonight weither the links resolved my issues..


Brgds

Jan 9, 2014 1:16 PM in response to billstroem

Just an small update..


Our apple service partner in Denmark does not recognize the fan issue as a problem.. they the "usual" apple hardware checker and did not find ANYTHING, so there were no fault..


What to do???? I've bought a 2.200 euro laptop that I won't use because of the noise.. I have started using my old Asus laptop for all "heavy" usage - INCLUDING watching Netflix.............. My **** MCP won't even stream netflix with out sounding like a midsize airconditioning unit.....


If ANYBODY has any good advice, please let me know :-(


//Daniel

Why is my MacBook Pro fan SO LOUD

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