A sea of problems with my MacBook

Question

I have a week 22 MacBook that I have recieved (3rd one traded with Apple Store, other 2 had problems) that has been having many problems.
-Yesterday I was on iChat, and all of a sudden I see the message "You are currently in active chats. Are you sure you want to quit?" but I was typing a message and only saw it for a split second before i hit enter, then the computer shut off? Is this random shut down?
-Processor Whine
-MagSafe Whine
-This is the order of affects when I turn on my computer: hit power button, hear a high pitched click like the fan is starting to turn? Then superdrive, then high pitched click again, then apple startup chime, then i can hear the fan clicking. I have to hit the computer a couple of times to get that noise to stop.
-Click when I open the MacBook. Plastic rubbing on each other I think.
-If I push on the near bottom right side of the black screen casing, I can hear it click.
-I've had those weird rainbow lines like the logic board is failing, but resetting the PRAM fixed this. This has happened twice.
-1 Kernel Panic
What would Apple do about this? Also, I've heard some people have had their computers upgraded by Apple (white to black MacBook, etc). What would happen?
Thanks,
Robert

Answer 1

Hi Robert,
1) I wouldn't call that a random shutdown yet unless it keeps doing it. That sounds like something went wrong software wise and made the computer turn off.
2) The new Intel CPUs wine. I think that is something that you are going to have to get used to. My Pentium M even wines.
3)That you might want to call AppleCare about. My freinds MacBook had that and they said that the power adapter/MagSafe should not make any noise.
4)That sounds like something is wrong with your fan. I would again call AppleCare about this or stop by an Apple Store.
5)That sounds like something is wrong with the hinge, maybe it is too tight? Again, call AppleCare or go see a Genius.
6)A lot of machines are having problems with the screen bezel. Most of the repairs getting done right now, also have the bezel replaced even if that was not requested. Call AppleCare or got see a Genius.
7)Once you start up, change the resolution in System Prefs., restart, and then change it back to normal. That should fix this issue.
8)My friends MacBook had Kernel Panic problems when it would get too hot. If your fan isn't working correctly, then that could cause the computer to overheat and KP.
I think that Apple would probably just have you send it in for repair. If it is inside the 14 day return policy, or within at least a month of when you traded in the last one, go get it replaced. It seems like you arn't having very good luck with MacBooks, maybe you will be lucky if you get another replacement. I doubt they would upgarde you, but maybe if you called Apple Customer Service then they would since this is your 4th MacBook.
Hope this helps.
-MRCUR