Okay, I've had my 2.16 GHz C2D Macbook pro for a year now. This summer, the fan started to run constantly during low intensity usage (internet browsing, music, etc.). It stayed like that for a week, and then it was gone. Then the constant fan came back a few months ago, stayed for longer, and left.
Now, after upgrading to Leopard it's back in full force. The fan goes up to full speed immediately after booting. At the moment, I'm simply writing a forum post and my fan (the jet-frickn' engine!) is blasting at 6000 rpm, while the temp is only 45 degrees C. I've installed Fan Control, smcFanControl, and the like... there's nothing out there that lets you actually lower the speed of your fans.
I mean, this is just ridiculous! It's competing with the construction going on outside my window... it's embarrassing to bring out to class! The fan just continuously runs at 6000 rpm, always! If I leave it on at night, the fan is still going full force in the morning, regardless of cpu usage. I've checked the activity monitor; there's nothing hogging cpu power. I've tried resetting the PRAM. No help there. I've even tried cracking open the case and cleaning out the fans, a high risk procedure... and no improvement.
Help please! If there is anyone else who's had the same problem (and I know you're out there) and has managed to get this fixed, please post here!!!
Thanks a lot!
Now, after upgrading to Leopard it's back in full force. The fan goes up to full speed immediately after booting. At the moment, I'm simply writing a forum post and my fan (the jet-frickn' engine!) is blasting at 6000 rpm, while the temp is only 45 degrees C. I've installed Fan Control, smcFanControl, and the like... there's nothing out there that lets you actually lower the speed of your fans.
I mean, this is just ridiculous! It's competing with the construction going on outside my window... it's embarrassing to bring out to class! The fan just continuously runs at 6000 rpm, always! If I leave it on at night, the fan is still going full force in the morning, regardless of cpu usage. I've checked the activity monitor; there's nothing hogging cpu power. I've tried resetting the PRAM. No help there. I've even tried cracking open the case and cleaning out the fans, a high risk procedure... and no improvement.
Help please! If there is anyone else who's had the same problem (and I know you're out there) and has managed to get this fixed, please post here!!!
Thanks a lot!