MacBook - macbook fan running more often

smi2710 · smi2710 #1 (**permalink**)

02-26-2009, 08:35 PM

so recently the fan has been running more often on our macbook

what gives ?????
its 2.0 dual core machine i have upgraded the HD and memory and just recently rebuilt it and after the rebuild the fan runs pretty the entire time i have it open

causes? solutions? etc....

it is out of warranty

chscag · chscag #2 (**permalink**)

02-26-2009, 08:38 PM

Rebuilt how? Software? Hardware?

Regards.

smi2710 · smi2710 #3 (**permalink**)

02-26-2009, 11:23 PM

re install of OSX

vansmith · vansmith #4 (**permalink**)

02-26-2009, 11:35 PM

You're fan may be clogging up with dust. Try using a can of compressed air to blow out any dust or any other particulates that may be building up around the fan.

smi2710 · smi2710 #5 (**permalink**)

02-28-2009, 12:03 AM

come to think ofit i started noticing it after i had the case replaced becasue it was cracking

hmmmmmmm

but as long as i have it open it is running all the time untill i close it

crap

chscag · chscag #6 (**permalink**)

02-28-2009, 01:14 AM

The fan should be running all the time. I think what you mean is that the fan is loud. Closing the lid puts the machine to sleep - that turns the fan off. So it would seem the fan is operating the way it should.

A loud fan could be because the RPM is ramped up. (spinning faster) That might be because of heat or it may be as Van suggested - the fan is clogged with dirt.

Regards.

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smi2710 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 09, 2008 Posts: 53	02-26-2009, 08:35 PM so recently the fan has been running more often on our macbook what gives ????? its 2.0 dual core machine i have upgraded the HD and memory and just recently rebuilt it and after the rebuild the fan runs pretty the entire time i have it open causes? solutions? etc.... it is out of warranty
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chscag #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 31,978 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, iPad 3rd Gen., 3 iPods	02-26-2009, 08:38 PM Rebuilt how? Software? Hardware? Regards.
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vansmith #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,295 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	02-26-2009, 11:35 PM You're fan may be clogging up with dust. Try using a can of compressed air to blow out any dust or any other particulates that may be building up around the fan.
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smi2710 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 09, 2008 Posts: 53	02-28-2009, 12:03 AM come to think ofit i started noticing it after i had the case replaced becasue it was cracking hmmmmmmm but as long as i have it open it is running all the time untill i close it crap
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chscag #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 31,978 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, iPad 3rd Gen., 3 iPods	02-28-2009, 01:14 AM The fan should be running all the time. I think what you mean is that the fan is loud. Closing the lid puts the machine to sleep - that turns the fan off. So it would seem the fan is operating the way it should. A loud fan could be because the RPM is ramped up. (spinning faster) That might be because of heat or it may be as Van suggested - the fan is clogged with dirt. Regards.
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