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    Macbook Fan Problem

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by soldier0316, Jan 29, 2009.

  1. soldier0316

    soldier0316 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi guys, my macbook fan is constantly on even when idle. I tried to reset the System Management Controller with no luck. Can anyone help me out the fan is driving me crazy. thanks in advance
     
    soldier0316, Jan 29, 2009
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  2. WillEat4F00d

    WillEat4F00d Notebook Enthusiast

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    According to istat, my fan is always on too, usually around 2000 rpm at idle.
     
    WillEat4F00d, Jan 29, 2009
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  3. Colton

    Colton Also Proudly American

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    Yeah, it's normal if it's around 2000rpm. Nothing to worry about there. ;)
     
    Colton, Jan 30, 2009
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    djsri Newbie

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    if u want to control ur fan speed use smcFancontrol
     
    djsri, Jan 30, 2009
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  5. soldier0316

    soldier0316 Notebook Evangelist

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    No,what im saying is.. when I turn on the mac it sounds like something is hitting the fan. To be more specific it sounds like an Apache helicopter even at 1500 rpm. My question is if I take it to the genius bar how much would they charge me? thanks in advance
     
    soldier0316, Jan 30, 2009
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  6. Lee Howley

    Lee Howley Notebook Consultant

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    If you have apple care they will not charge you anything. If you don't its going to be parts plus labor. My guess for something like that would be around 100$.
     
    Lee Howley, Jan 30, 2009
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