Popping Sound, MBP 2016

I got the same problem but my warranty is expire so I have to deal with this. The funny thing is there is no external damage but yet this poping appear out of no where. Apple been making less quality product lately. I’m so disappointed in them.

Mine does the same thing.

It's getting to the point that it sounds like popcorn in the microwave.

I use my laptop everyday for video editing and audio post production, so I can't take it to the Genius Bar and leave it for a few days.

I miss my 2015 MBP... before that one I had one of the ones with the bad video cards that fried.

I've either had bad luck with Apple laptops, or they are going downhill fast with QC.

I’m having this problem as well. At first I thought it was coming from the touchpad and realized that the sound is completely different. I don’t think that iit is as loud as some others have stated. But I certainly notice it and usually can replicate it on my own. I’m 2 hrs from the nearest Apple Store. I’ve had bad luck with authorized service providers, especially in cases like this. They would likely tell me to live with it and/or make it worse with shoddy work.

@aleoba14, In my case however, even if you keep the Macbook on the table, open and untouched doing nothing but just running one or two programs, it will make that noise. No need of closing or opening the lid. Also, as you said, if opening and closing could have helped, I usually close the lid whenever I take break, and then I open it again and the problem never vanished.

Mine is making the same sound and my MacBook Pro 2016 can’t play protected videos from the iTunes Store. I’ve been going back and forth with apple about it. Sadly, they haven’t given me any answers. I think it’s very clear. The software can’t see the display as a Apple display. So, the files won’t play. After reading these posts. I’m convinced it’s a hardware and a software issue. Basically, a design flaw in the 2016-2017 MacBook Pros. After downloading and playing a audiobook that is copyright protected and I’m unable to play copyright protected video. It’s hard for me to believe that it’s a problem on iTunes Store side. I can’t play any copyright protected movies on a external monitor either. So, I’m at a loss and Apple seems to be stumped. I’m waiting to hear what the Apple Engineers have to say tomorrow. Still, I’m very convinced that the software isn’t seeing the hardware properly and this snapping issue is part of the problem.

This is very interesting. Because right after I contacted Apple about the popping sound, I started to have problems with iTunes videos jerking at random times. Eventually, that same day, all video HD content refused to play (HDCP issues). I also could no longer play Netflix or Hulu through Safari as well. It didn't give a specific HDCP error, but it would refuse to play. YouTube content worked, however. I suspect HDCP is not used there.

So I ended up wiping and reloading the Mac to the latest MacOS (not the beta) only to discover the very same problem. The interesting thing though...Netflix and Hulu worked through Chrome. So give that a shot and let us know. If you download the SD version of the iTunes movies...it should work as a workaround as HDCP is not used in that case.

Apple currently has my laptop and have had it for a couple of days now. I went into the store and they wanted to send it away, as the issue I'm having requires investigation. I'm just glad that I am not relying on this laptop for work.

I just got the computer back from Apple and it still doesn't play the DRM movies and tv shows. At this point I'm at a loss to why this is happening. I'm going to wait for the Apple engineers to figure this out but, the computer will be sitting on the shelf until they figure out what to do. I don't know what to do. I'll just use my 2013 MacBook Pro for now. I wish I had another 2016 MacBook Pro to see if the issue happens on that one as well. I doubt it. The movies play just fine on my other computers. Just this 2016 that's been an issue. I don't think it's a hardware issue. There is something in the OS that is causing a problem with this computer or it's a combination of both. If it wasn't for the DRM. There wouldn't be an issue. Non-DRM files play just fine. This is frustrating and confusing at the same time.

It's been two weeks. It's been repaired twice. The logic board replaced twice. The display assembly replaced. Apple should replace the computer if this latest wave of troubleshooting doesn't work. Is it possible that the 2016s have a design flaw that the software doesn't like the hardware enough to allow DRM to play? Yeah, it's possible. I really want to know all the facts before Apple replaces the computer. Thank God, I have apple care or I'd be spending so much money. Hindsight being 20/20. I think Apple should have stayed with a design that worked very well and just add the Thunderbolt 3 ports, replace the thunderbolt 2 ports. That way all the ports that we as pro customers use and the new ports are there as well. Makes sense to me. Hopefully, Apple and I can figure this stuff out. They need to know the facts because it's the only way Apple can make products better.

Hello titfromisere,

I have the exact problem as yours. Please let me know what did you do.

2 Issues:

1: click sound during working with the laptop like 2 to 3 times per 5 hours of usage.

2: CLAC sound when opening the laptop. If I try to recheck it immediately once again, there won't be any sound. But opening the laptop after 15 to 30 minutes causes the CLAC sound again.

Please let me know what I should do.

Regards,

SNathan94.

Right now, I'm testing MacOS 10.13.6 with iTunes 12.8. So, far DRM movies are playing just fine. I'm going to give it until Monday before I'll call this issue solved. Now about the popping. It would seem that the computer did need repair because it's not popping anymore.

I haven't read this whole long thread but my MacBook just started making these popping sounds too the last few weeks. I haven't been putting the computer through its paces at all, just internet and email, so there has been no demands on it though heat or anything.

I also have the same issue MacBook Pro 15" late 2016 radeon pro 455, 512gb ssd.

I can hear a crack/pop sound coming from the screen hinge since I bought the machine.

I was wondering if it was happening with other people and I'm surprised that 2309 people seems to be suffering from the same issue.

Did anyone managed to get macbook repaired for free?

Getting the pop sound, losing one new keyboard key every second week, and just growing more tired of Apple milking the juice. I get a dejavu from thinking "How could Microsoft get things so f*ckedup with that markedlead... seams to be a common thing. This was the last apple product i bought. Left iphone and ipad 4-5 years ago, now im setting my self free from the computer prison as well.

See you on the other side 🙂

Same issue for me with the new 2018 Macbook Pro (i7 2,2GHz, Radeon Pro 555X).

I don't know from where the sound come from, but it appear only when I do some heavy task. It's like an electric chock.

It's rather rare, but it's not very reassuring for a 3000€ computer. Have you any news about the problem from Apple ?

I tested my late 2016 MBP as suggested by krisztian_sand indeed, this IS the issue. Mine has been doing this since I purchased it Oct 2016.

Is there any class action or similar formal complaint en masse about this? I don't want this to be an issue down the line for a $6000 CAD laptop!