Q: Noise from Time Capsule
My Time Capsule has started making a noise like a loud cooling fan. It only does it occasionally and lasts 5 to 10 minutes then stops. Is this normal or is is a developing fault?
iMac, OS X El Capitan (10.11.6), Time Capsule A1409
Posted on Aug 26, 2016 11:26 AM
I noted above that if you have an older version of the Time Capsule that the Diagnostics & Usage setting may not appear.
If you have a "flat or square" shaped version of the Time Capsule, it is likely 4+ years old, or older. The average useful life of the Time Capsule is about 3 years.
Any kind of overheating message indicates that the power supply inside the Time Capsule is heading downhill. Good idea to replace the product.
Posted on Aug 29, 2016 12:29 PM

