MacBook Pro has a loud fan

My MBP gets a new Logicboard and 4GB RAM. Now the fan is louder than before. How can I repair this??
It is the MBP with 8600m gt.

michel1993 wrote:
I don't call AppleCare. In Germany we have now 17:54/5:54 p.m.Now, I think AppleCare isn't available. Or is he??
Ok, whenever they open for you.
The fans have 5950 bis 6007 rpm
The temps are: 24°C to 50°C
That's interesting. The highest temp is 50C, but the fans are running at maximum (about 6000rmp)? Mine are at "idle" speed, 2000rpm, at that temp and even when temps get somewhat higher.

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