Macbook Pro 13" Late 2013 Fan Not Speeding Up

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Macbook Pro 13" Late 2013 Fan Not Speeding Up

I just got my MBPr i5 late 2013 a few days ago and I noticed that the fan never speeds up. I have downloaded macs fan control, as I do on all my macs and the fan never speeds up unless I set it to a constant rpm. I've purposly stressed my computer and saw the temperature shoot right up to 95 degrees celcius, and the fan speed always stays at the minimun of ~1295 rpm. No matter what I do I cant get the fan to speed up under automatic control. Is there something I can do, or should I just contact Apple Care?

Another note is that ever since updating to 10.9.2 I cant access any network drives or use airplay(which I can do from my other mac). Is this a normal issue with 10.9.2?

MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013), OS X Mavericks (10.9.2)

Posted on Mar 6, 2014 5:49 PM

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nubnubz3215 Author

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Mar 6, 2014 6:13 PM in response to nubnubz3215

Just wanted to add this screenshot showing the temp, and the fan speed

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poikkeus1

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Mar 6, 2014 8:26 PM in response to nubnubz3215

With Fan Control, you should be able to vary the fan, and I don't think that the app is at fault. It is not a normal thing for 10.9.2. Since having control over the temperature is crucial with the Retina, I suggest visiting your Apple Store for a checkup.

Before that, make sure you've done the minimum: reset the PRAM, perform a power reset, and check your permissions. Make sure you've backed up fully before visitng the Apple Store.

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nubnubz3215 Author

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Mar 6, 2014 8:29 PM in response to poikkeus1

I can vary the speed with the fan, but the system does not do it automatically.

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Mar 6, 2014 9:03 PM in response to nubnubz3215

I also got a new rMBP recently, I am also getting high temps when doing rendering or anything CPU intensive, I will return mines tomorrow.

-dm

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nubnubz3215 Author

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Mar 6, 2014 9:56 PM in response to davidmthekidd

Are you going to exchange it, or are you just done with macs?

Also I have an appointment with the genius bar tomorrw, so i'll let you guys know what's happening.

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Mar 6, 2014 10:02 PM in response to nubnubz3215

They will ask if you want the logic board replaced, nothing more. I will return the mac and get my money back. I will wait for the broadwell rMBP's due later this year. -__- I really like osX.

-dm

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nubnubz3215 Author

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Mar 8, 2014 4:07 PM in response to davidmthekidd

So they ran all their dianostics and said it was fine, but obviously to having a computer running at 95 celcius is too high. So i asked them for an exchange, but the new one seems to be doing the exact same thing. I guess they're just designed like that, which is really stupid... Looks like I wasted my $200

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OGELTHORPE

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Mar 8, 2014 4:38 PM in response to nubnubz3215

Have you tried a SMC reset?

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3964

Ciao.

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nubnubz3215 Author

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Mar 8, 2014 4:40 PM in response to OGELTHORPE

Um...yes, and i also got a new computer, if you read that part you'd know.

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Mar 8, 2014 4:44 PM in response to nubnubz3215

infact, I had the 15" version $2599 version. I returned it lastnight, I will wait for gen 3, sorry. so, regardless of the model, it seems like they all run very hot.

-dm

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FloWavE

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Apr 27, 2014 12:39 AM in response to davidmthekidd

Yes, i bought the same $2599 Version.

I even tried two of them.

They all run super hot. Especially with chrome. Something is not optimized here.

I tried to watch some videos online using battery. It lasted 4 hours.

It was running hot all time.

I wish it could run like my bro's 2013 macbook air 13".

It runs cold regardless of using chrome or whatever.

The only time it gets warm was when i was rendering.

And it lasts like 10 hours.

I am still can't decide on keeping it.

I bought it for portability and power, but poor battery seems like giving me not much portability like the air.

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