Clicking noise rMBP 13" Early 2015

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Clicking noise rMBP 13" Early 2015

My brand new Macbook Pro w/ Retina Display is making weird metallic clicking noise every once in a while even when placed on a flat surface. Even if I disconnect everything, including the charging cable and the mouse and watch a video with the sound turned off or browse internet, it still makes this sound, (like metal touching metal kind of sound) around 5-6 times a day. Usually it's faint, but it still is very annoying.

There's no HDD that could cause it. Although it sounds quite similar.

If you are using a similar notebook, please report if you can hear any sounds (not just these) in similar setup, say, in 1 hour, while browsing with a mouse and not even touching it.

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X El Capitan (10.11.2), null

Posted on Dec 23, 2015 11:17 AM

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mongo310

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Jan 4, 2016 8:30 AM in response to FreeONmos

I have the same kind of issue. I get a ticking noise similar to that of hard drive click. It seems completely random but I think it's connected to the fan. I've heard the clicking noise while shutting down the computer and when increasing the fan speed. But it's completely random and unpredictable.

2015 Macbook Pro Retina 13", OS X 10.11.2

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FreeONmos Author

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Jan 4, 2016 10:54 PM in response to mongo310

Dear mongo310,

Looks like we have exactly the same problem.

Would you be so kind to let me know if your issue is resolved at some point?

There is no Genius bar around, so if you decide to ask them in your local Apple store please reply to this thread.

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Apr 30, 2016 12:49 AM in response to FreeONmos

I have exactly the same issue. After using MBP 13 early 2015 for 4 months, the problem has begun. I've tested many things.

I Reset PRAM & SMC, it didnt help
I used Apple Hardware Test (AHT) and it didn't find any problem.
I used many other apps (GPU stress test & CPU stress test & SSD Read and write stress test & bench mark apps) to see when exactly it happens but it is completely random.

As I am living in Iran and there is no official Apple store & no Genius bar here, I had no other way except opening the the back door and see what can cause that. The sounds noticeably come from Fan & wireless card.

While the Fan was off still I could here the clicking noise so I am sure it is not the Fan. I turned off the wireless from menu bar and the clicking noise was still there.

I have no idea, what can cause that and it is really frustrated me.

If any one find the reason please reply on this thread.

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Aug 14, 2016 4:53 AM in response to babak4094

Does your computer have noticeable Wi-Fi issues? Mine does, and I also have this clicking issue. I suspect you're on to something with the Wi-Fi card.

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myrpap

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Dec 28, 2016 3:04 AM in response to FreeONmos

Did you manage to find out what is causing this noise?

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