Popping Sound, MBP 2016

The problem was with the display assembly. If you had your Mac repaired by an actual Apple store genius they would've replaced the display assembly and your popping sound would be gone. Everyone else on the web (including myself) with this issue got their display assembly replaced with success.

I don’t think it’s the hinge. It is thermal and I don’t think that randomly trying some silicon will do anything more than mess up your chances at an Apple store. That’s the best place to find answers. Apple do not read the comments on these forums.

Hello,

I experienced the same, finally i fixed it; not exactly fixed it, but i found a way out to overcome the popping noise, you need to install a fan control app on your mbp and adjust the fan speed manually.

I am using macsfan control but you can use similar app, it helps heated air is pushed through the back vent and it won't crack noise again.

Its actually MacBook Pro design issue and apple should do something to fix the issue entirely.

"Its actually MacBook Pro design issue and apple should do something to fix the issue entirely."

It's fixed. The 2017+ models are fine. The issue was never heat related. The manufacturing in the display assembly was faulty. The people that went directly to Apple with the problem got their MacBooks repaired and there's been no more issues reported.

I had this exact problem, brought it into the genius bar and the had it back to me in a week FIXED. The screen was replaced with zero charge cause of apple care.

Send an email to craigusethisemailaddress@yahoo.com, I don't want to post her name / contact details on here.

Apologies for the bad news, but both my MBP2016 TB and MBP2018 TB computers had this issue.

Swapped it out at the Apple Shop a couple of times before I got a working laptop.

Will just share my experience with this product so far!

Got the MBP 15 2106 in january. Noticed the popping sound. Got it fixed by a replacement of display and top case.

Then, I got the keyboard high pitched sound. Got it fixed by a replacement of top case.

Then, noticed that a little press of the lower part of the case made a clicking sound. Apple geniuses told me a lot of crap but this is expected as the machine is thin.

Now, I am noticing a soft crackling noise. This is softer than the popping noise but I think it is starting again.

the thing that bother me the most, is the fact that I don't have any confidence in this product now. when I hear a noise, I immediatly think it is a new issue from the MBP, even when it is caused by any other object in the room.

Apple, please do something.

I went to my local Apple Store, and the Genius Bar person said he was "aware" of the issue but hadn't seen one in person yet.

We quickly came to an agreement to ship it in for repair.

Apple replaced the bottom cover with a note about warping, but it certainly wasn't warped that I could notice (my late-2016 is like new, used primarily at home).

Of course, the problem wasn't solved. The popping noise is still there. It's very obviously coming from the screen assembly. Like others noted, if I press gently on the "MacBook Pro" logo, it will sometimes make the popping noise. There's a bit of creaking around the hinge in the back as well.

I called AppleCare, and they just suggested returning to the Apple store to further work on the issue (likely requiring it to be sent back in).

I'm frustrated. Do I just deal with the noise, hoping Apple officially acknowledges the problems and offers a repair program? Or roll the dice with another repair the may or may not fix it?

Very annoying for a $4k machine.

I had the screen replaced, and It did not fix the problem. Same noise, seems to happen after the screen sleeps to an awake. I took it in last week to get the top case replaced. There should be zero reason that such an expensive investment should be so inconvenient.

I can add that I do have some other issues. My "Y" key will not work if you press on the lower left corner. The touchpad also has dead spots where it won't click. Both issues have occurred in one or both of the last two MBP Touches. Not sure how much area the battery covers but my gut though it's not the battery even though I have seen one expand before. There were posts online that said the sound is from thermal expansion/contraction in how internally the screen hinges are attached (glued). I've only heard it with the screen open; not when it is connected to my LG 5K display.

I have the same issue with the low crackling sound. I've had it since day one. I bought mine shortly after the launch.

It seems to always present itself right after a speaker event. For example, I noticed that it almost always happen a few seconds after I get a notification chime. So, I would hear the ding after getting a new email and then about 15 seconds later, crackle.

At this point, Apple seems to only respond to lawsuits. Perhaps someone can get a class action going? It will then be resolved lickety-split.

So I went to the Apple store and left my macbook there for a week, they said in the diagnosis that the sounds from opening the lid where verified and really happening, and the pops coming from the speakers. So they gave me back the laptop saying that they adjusted the screws from the hinge and the sound it's not there anymore. But is still there, as well the pops from the speakers. I have to say the clac coming from the hinge when opening the lid after a few hours is not as loud as before.

But I am kind of disappointed with apple support.

Book an appointment to your local Apple Store and they should identify the problem quickly by replacing the display. YMMV though.

As for me, I just made my 7th 1hr trip to the store. Feel like new issues are popping whenever I take it back thanks to incompetent repair technicians. Casing’s been scuffed at multiple places. Speakers not working properly. Stuck/mushy keys when the machine heats up. Screen has been scratched this time despite being replaced originally because of the popping sound. I feel like I’m playing Russian roulette.

At least the people I’ve been dealing with are understandable and helpful. Let’s see in what state it’ll be in this time around.

Hey Jono

Any chance you still have the contact at Core. I’m fighting tooth and nail with the repair centre.

I’m on my second machine. Was replaced last year for touch bar issues. The replacement machine then developed popping sounds. They replaced my top case. Went away for just over 5 months. Now it’s back at Repair Centre. Same issue and they refusing to replace it. Telling me crap about 6 month CPA period.