Macbook Pro Overheating Badly

My macbook pro has been overheating badly. The fans turn on and the computer heats up about five minutes after I turn it on every day. I downloaded a temperature monitor, and the CPU A Temerpature Diode reads 106˚C, the CPU Core 1 reads 103˚C and the CPU Core 2 reads 103˚C. I know this isn't normal, but I'm almost two hours away from the nearest apple store, and because of that, I'm not able to get up there anytime soon. The fans are running at full tilt, and I no longer use the laptop on my lap. The battery has also gone bad, and that may be due to the processor drawing too much power. My laptop was purchased two years ago and still has the apple warranty on it. If anyone can help, I would be greatly appreciative.
My computer is a Macbook Pro 17"
2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
4 GB 1067 MHz DDR3
Running Mac OS Snow Leopard

I am glad you got it sorted out....Stedman has told you what the process was about.....
....You might want to take a some time to learn how to use Activity Monitor.....it is an excellent program for establishing a base line for your MacBook Pro (easier to spot problems).....
http://mac.appstorm.net/how-to/os-x/making-the-most-of-activity-monitor/

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2011 Macbook Pro Overheating *VIDEO*

Well, I must say that I am really disappointed with the current 2011 Macbook pro lineup. This was my first Mac, I must say that I was really excited to finally own one. As I started using it, I noticed how hot the laptop was getting and how loud the fans were. While I was typing a simple E-mail, my palms were getting really hot and was a very uncomfortable feeling. I've been around friends who have own previous models and all have been very quiet and also fairly cool.
I started to get curious so I started reading the temps and it was a staggering 90c degrees! This was just while web browsing, having iTunes loaded and just doing normal day to day stuff. I immediately went online and did a Google search for "2011 Macbook Pro Overheating". I come to find out that it is a common problem. What was most disappointing to me was the fact that Apple is fully aware of this problem and has disabled Turbo Boost on the 13.3" Core i7 while running Bootcamp. So technically speaking, your better off buying the Core i5 model as it will run faster.
I decided to return the laptop, I feel it's deceiving to buy a product that really doesn't perform at it's full potential (It's like buying a Ferrari and only be able to go 60MPH). My batter life was also terrible, I was lucky if I got 3.5 hours under normal web browsing. I think this had a lot to do with the fact that the fan kept spinning at full speed every 2 minutes.
I hope this post doesn't come off as a flame, but rather constructive criticism on Apple's design to improve their products. I truly believe that Apple needs to redesign their Macbook Pro lineup to accept modern processors that run a lot hotter compared to when the Macbook Pro was first introduced. The fact that it has no ventilation in the bottom like every computer out there poses a huge problem with newer processors. I understand the aesthetics portion of the design, but I would much rather have a few small vent holes to keep the processor running cool and maintain a longer life for the hardware.
Lastly, before anyone say's that I got a "defective" one I want to say that this was my 2nd 2011 Macbook Pro as the first one was returned due to the same problems. Here is my video of my experience - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_azMBStJnY

I am having a similar problem. Bought MacBook Pro 17" 16 months ago and after about 9 months, routinely, daily, but no particular time I got a black screen suddenly.
(This is running Windows 7 all the time.)
So daily it has been doing this except for a 3 week visit to Europe ... weird. Yet while in Europe no change in usage. Software or hardware. Except that in US I have it plugged often into a bigger monitor. And sometimes have lid closed but not for the past month while being back.
Return to US and within 2 weeks, suddenly black screen of death anytime during the day, keyboard in use or not.
Called Apple finally yesterday ... they need to know if it happens under Apple IOS. No idea. So for 1 1/2 days ran Apple and did nothing! No black screen.
But what I have noticed is that when it does go black the bodyis HOT!!! Especially between the screen hinge and F keys to the left.
Today I did two more things ... installed gotomypc to see if when it goes black if the laptop is functional, just dead video. I will try to remote in when it goes "dead".
Also I put a load of coins on the laptop where it gets hot to absorb the heat and do they ever!
One thing ... the first time I ever saw this black screen symptom it RECOVERD after 3-4 seconds and gave off an error message like
“Display driver stopped responding and has recovered” error.
So based on researching this, it sounds like the video card needs replacing OR a driver update OR a bath in cold water?

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Why is my Macbook Pro overheating?

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118° f is satisfactory and not to be alarmed at. Aperture certainly can increase the temperature. I surmise that your MBP is a pre-unibody model.
Here are the list of videos from the OWC web site. Choose the one for the model that you have, 15" or 17" and look at one at replacing the HDD to understand how to take the top cover off. Having an older MBP, you may have dirt and dust inside that should be cleaned out and this is the only way of accessing it. Contaminants can be a cause of heat buildup.
http://eshop.macsales.com/installvideos/
You will need a #00 Phillips and a #6 Torx drivers for this. I suggest doing this on a clear table with a towel underneath. That way you can slide the MBP easily around and if you drop one of the screws, they will not bounce far. Sequence is important and taking off the top cover should be done with care so that the ribbon cable is not damaged.
Caio
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Macbook Pro overheating Apps "Quit Unexpectedly"

PROBLEMS WITH MY UNIBODY MACBOOK PRO
GPU/CPU Problems? Logic Board bad? I'm not sure what the issue is. Please Help!
Hi, I have an:
·   Early 2009
·   17 inch
·   Unibody Macbook Pro (UMBP) (5,2)
·   Intel Core2Duo 2.66GHz
·   Nvidia GeForce 9600 GT 512MB graphics (kept on Performance mode – not power saver – because it usually sits on my desk plugged into AC wall-wart 85watt mag-safe power like an iMac), (Nvidia GeForce 9400M onboard too)
·   I have an external 27” monitor connected and mirrored - with the internal screen off (brightness is all the way down – thus running cooler)
·   (Note: all the problems existed before any/all my upgrades – including the external monitor.)
·   I have upgraded to 8Gb’s of 1066 DDR2 RAM
·   500Gb Seagate Hybrid HDD
·   The UMBP is Running the latest OS 10.8.4 (with automatic updates) – and it had the list of problems (below) with OS Leopard, and Snow Leopard too!
1) It will not play *Netflix streaming*, or youtube or any other internet video without stuttering, stopping, and hesitating in video and audio!! I have CHARTER Cable Internet which runs between 20-50Mb’s :-) This is NOT slow internet.
And with my Windows 7 (64bit Intel QuadCore) Desktop PC using the exact same wifi internet connection there’s *No stuttering*, no stopping, no hesitation in video OR audio! It’s an older Gateway desktop with a tiny USB wifi dongle. And the desktop runs *on-board* Graphics – no graphics card in the machine...at least not until I upgrade the power supply – then I can install one. ;-)
2) System Information crashes - “Quits Unexpectedly”. SOooooo frustrating! I can’t even get the current specs so you guys know what we’re dealing with. So I looked them up in a file I have kept since I did all my research online to buy this UMBP. So, I copied all the data that was just now sent to Apple (not that anything will be done with it – they don’t care – my Mac is out of warranty). This app crashing has happened *numerous* times in the past couple years and I just didn’t know what to do about all these problems (the list continues below) because it’s been out of warranty since before I bought it used on eBay.
3) I canNOT get Adobe Reader to run on my UMBP - it crashes within seconds! I finally uninstalled it and re-downloaded it and then reinstalled it – still same problem. So, I waited a few months and then re-downloaded it and re-installed it again – still same issue. And I know that Reader had been updated more than once in that time.
I think that the following is unrelated but I figure I should put in all the information I can. The battery never says 100% (it’s always between 97-99% full. When I first got the UMBP it kept telling me to get a new battery (for $250!) And the seller sent the UMBP with a 65 watt (not 85 watt) mag-safe power supply…which I didn’t even realize until months later (hey, this was my first and still is my only Mac, so ya gotta give me some grace here. I hate(d) Microslave *so much* after living with WinVista for 2 years that I HAD to get a Mac..and I don’t ever want to go back! ;-) The only reason I even have a Windows box is because a friend of mine (who was borrowing my then spare beat up old car for like 3 months) gave me one when he got it as partial payment for a job he did on a small business network (yeah, he’s even more geek than me!)
At first I was thinking that it was the NVidia GPUs, but now I’m beginning to think that all three: the CPU and both GPUs are in need of re-soldering to the Logic Board. It seems that I’m not the only one online that agrees that the system cooling fans are subpar in UMBP’s (lots of complaints about burned fingers, etc.) – so, I run a small 6 inch fan (on high) across the top of the keyboard 24/7 so that it won’t completely fry! (Well, at night when I put my UMBP to sleep I usually turn off the fan…but anyway.) It doesn’t wake up at night to do any background downloads or Time Machine (USB ext drive) work – it would most likely wake me up if it did (I’m a very light sleeper). The fan does a good job at keeping the surface (aluminum) “warm” (as opposed to HOT) so that IF I were to use the built-in keyboard I wouldn’t burn my fingers (like I used to – until I bought an external Bluetooth Apple keyboard – those keyboards are so nice!).
So, yeah, I could send it to someone on eBay (along with $200) who will reflow or reball the chips to the Logic Board, but that seems to be a band aid on a situation that is quite likely to happen again…right?
As I see it: Apple didn’t put enough cooling into the system – the fans are too slow/small – and thus I have a serious problem with the Logic Board.
And I was just on eBay looking at Logic Boards and they cost at least as much as most of the UMBP’s like mine. So that would be way too expensive – I might as well just buy another UMBP like mine – but that’s not going to happen.
The closest Apple store is 2.5 hours drive away from where I live. And the closest authorized apple repair shop is 1.5 hours away and it’s not likely that they will run system tests for free…and the Best Buy here in town is not authorized to work on Macs – they didn’t show up in the search results at locate.apple.com/service/….
So, what can/should I do??
I didn’t write all this just to “vent” – I really need this fixed!
ONE SMALL ADDITION:
IF ANYONE suggests that I do the following:
> System Preferences > Energy Saver > Graphics: Better battery life
(Previously it was set to "Higher performance")
Then I will…do something (hmmm it’s the internet, what can I do??)…for their IDIOCY!!!
Doing that *is doing this*: Paying $3,000 for a Macbook (NOT Pro!!)
I mean think about it for one second: the specs on the Macbook is the cheaper/slower Graphics Chip (GPU) and buying a Macbook costs THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS LESS than a MBP! Right?
IF Apple suggested doing that then that is just Apple’s lame-a$$ way of trying to get away from the fact that they underpowered/under-designed the cooling system (fans et al).
That’s the same answer I got from HP when my notebook overheated to the point of dying!!! HELLO?!?!?
Get it? ALL these notebook manufacturers’ designers and engineers are all using the same data/designs! Yet, I’m paying TWICE THE PRICE for an Apple product (expecting a cool running notebook) vs. a custom-built HP 17” notebook PC that I bought brand new a few years ago (with Vista – ARGH!)! One which would run simultaneous DUAL EXTERNAL monitors at 1080p! That GPU kicked butt! AND it had DUAL SATA2 INTERNAL Hard Disk Drives (with the internal DVD burner)! And this was made in 2009 people!
I thought Apple cared more! Especially at this price!
Maybe you DON’T “get what you pay for” anymore…?

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Macbook Pro overheating after OS X update (10.10.3)?

After update my Macbook Pro is overheating, mainly the HD, anybody with the same issue? or how i can fix it?

Please see this Apple article:
Runaway applications can shorten battery runtime, affect performance, and increase heat and fan activity - Apple Support
You need to make one minor change in the procedure with OS 10.9 and 10.10. In the vry importatn Step 3, you are shown how to make Activity Monitor (AM) show all process instead of the default "My Proceses." Starting with OS 10.9, the option to show all processes was moved from the window's toolbar to AM's "View" menu:
Another suggestion: AM will not pick up all the bad actors if you do the procedure immediately after a restart. Use the computer normally for a day or so before doing the test,
Another common cause of overheating are third-party anti-virus or so-called "cleaning/optimization/tune-up" apps. They casue many more problems than they claim to fix and will make your Mac run like a 15 year-old PC.

Mid 2010 Macbook pro "overheating"

First off let me just say I know there are many threads about this already - but all of them have the same kind of answer "the Macbook Pro is not overheating unless it turns off, keep it well ventialted and on a flat surface" etc, etc. I'm not complaining about my macbook "overheating" per se, but rather it is getting hotter a lot faster than it used to. I had a number of problems recently with my macbook and got it sent away to an authorized apple support centre where they replaced the cable that connects the logic board and hardrive (I'm sorry I don't know the technical term for this or even if this is exactly what they did. I know they replaced some faulty part that connected something with the logic board). And all the problems relating to that ceased - however about two weeks later and my macbook started heating up a lot quicker. The fans come on after about 5 minutes of casual use (internet browsing or word processing), and after about 15 inutes of doing something like watching a movie the fans are roaring away and the back bottom of the macbook is nearly too hot to touch. I've remedied this a little bit by only using the laptop at my desk and sometimes propping it up to give more air flow to the bottom but I never used to have to do this. Previously, I would have to be doing something pretty hefty for the macbook to start the fans even at the lowest speed. I was wondering if anyone knew of how to fix this? Whilst it's not a huge problem it is an annoyance and I don't know if it's a coincidence or not regarding the fact this started only a week or so after it got fixed. Any ideas??

complexcraziness,
try this next: log in as your administrative user, and create a new standard user — say, “Test”. When you’re done for the day, shut down your MacBook Pro. In the morning, boot up and log in as the Test user, without doing anything. Does it still rise to 71°C within a few minutes of doing nothing as the Test user?
Did you leave the MagSafe adapter attached overnight? If so, then another approach to take would be to change the Battery values in the Energy Saver pane of System Preferences so that the Battery and Power Adapter settings are identical. Shut down tonight, but detach the MagSafe adapter after shutting down. In the morning, boot up and log in as the same user as this morning, but don’t plug in the MagSafe adapter — just run on battery power. Does the same rapid rise in temperature occur when running only from the battery?

Snow Leopard Install problems on Macbook Pro with bad optical drive

I've tried this (refer to article below) to install Snow Leopard on a Macbook Pro with a bad optical drive, but I am not able to choose a wi-fi network, or install disk after startup. Is there something else I need to do?
To use Remote Install Mac OS X or Mac OS X Server:
Insert the Mac OS X or Mac OS X Server Install Disc into the optical disc drive of the other computer.
If the other computer is a Mac, open /Applications/Utilities/Remote Install Mac OS X. On Windows, choose "Remote Install Mac OS X" from the Install Assistant.
Read the introduction and click Continue.
Choose the install disc you want to use, and click Continue.
Choose a network connection: AirPort, if you are using an AirPort network, or Ethernet, if the other computer is on an Ethernet network and you have an optional Apple USB Ethernet Adapter connecting your MacBook Air or Mac mini to the same network. Click Continue.
Restart your MacBook Air or Mac mini and hold down the Option key as it starts up, until you see a list of available startup disks.
Click Continue in Remote Install Mac OS X.
If you chose AirPort as your network in step 5, on your MacBook Air or Mac mini choose your AirPort network from the pop-up list.
If the network is secure, you will be prompted for a password. You can enter a private network name by choosing the ellipsis (...) and typing the name.
If you chose AirPort as your network in step 5, when you see the AirPort status icon indicating signal strength, click Continue in Remote Install Mac OS X.
You can now reinstall software, reset your password or run Disk Utility using instructions from the User's Guide.

Are you able to connect the two via Firewire cable? If so you can boot the MBP into Target Disk Mode. Then boot the other computer from the OS X installer disc. The installer should detect the hard drive of the MBP as an eligible target destination.
If you have a spare hard drive or at least 10 GBs of usable space on an external drive, then you can create a small 8 GB partition on that drive. Then clone the installer DVD to that partition using the Restore option of Disk Utility. You can then boot the MBP from that partition using OPTION boot: Start the computer and after the chime press and hold down the OPTION key until the boot manager appears. Select the icon for the cloned DVD then click on the downward pointing arrow button.
Clone using Restore Option of Disk Utility
1. Open Disk Utility from the Utilities folder.
2. Select the destination volume from the left side list.
3. Click on the Restore tab in the DU main window.
4.Check the box labeled Erase destination.
5. Select the destination volume from the left side list and drag it to the Destination entry field.
6. Select the source volume from the left side list and drag it to the Source entry field.
7. Double-check you got it right, then click on the Restore button.
Destination means the external partition.
Source means the OS X Installer DVD.
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Macbook Pro's bad screen problem! See Pics here.

hi ,
I bought my MBP penryn about two months ago. And THIS happened to me a few times already.
http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/9655/picture1ig9.jpg
http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/3529/picture2cm2.jpg
here is some info.
Model Name: MacBook Pro
Model Identifier: MacBookPro4,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.6 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 6 MB
Memory: 4 GB
Bus Speed: 800 MHz
Boot ROM Version: MBP41.00C1.B00
SMC Version: 1.27f1
Serial Number: W8810XXXYK0
Sudden Motion Sensor:
State: Enabled
GeForce 8600M GT:
Chipset Model: GeForce 8600M GT
Type: Display
Bus: PCIe
PCIe Lane Width: x16
VRAM (Total): 512 MB
Vendor: NVIDIA (0x10de)
Device ID: 0x0407
Revision ID: 0x00a1
ROM Revision: 3212
Displays:
Color LCD:
Display Type: LCD
Resolution: 1440 x 900
Depth: 32-bit Color
Built-In: Yes
Core Image: Hardware Accelerated
Main Display: Yes
Mirror: Off
Online: Yes
Quartz Extreme: Supported
Display Connector:
Status: No display connected
BANK 0/DIMM0:
Size: 2 GB
Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Speed: 667 MHz
Status: OK
Manufacturer: 0xCE00000000000000
Part Number: 0x4D342037305435363633435A332D43453620
Serial Number: 0x489656FD
BANK 1/DIMM1:
Size: 2 GB
Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Speed: 667 MHz
Status: OK
Manufacturer: 0xCE00000000000000
Part Number: 0x4D342037305435363633435A332D43453620
Serial Number: 0x48965768
System Version: Mac OS X 10.5.2 (9C7010)
Kernel Version: Darwin 9.2.2
Boot Volume: Macintosh HD
Boot Mode: Normal
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The same thing has happened to me several times too
I purchased mine in late Feb. or early March. For me, it first starts freezing then the pixels move around when I try to move the cursor or click anything until they take over the whole screen and I have to shut it down completely.
I originally thought it was heat-related and installed the smc fan control program to monitor temperatures & force the fans to run at a higher speed. This helped for about a month or so, although it did happen once more the other day when I had forgotten to raise the fan speeds when working on a project.
I think the GeForce 8600M GT graphics card is the culprit, causing the overheating and there's been graphics channel errors in my console each time.
We might have the same issue, but if not I don't want to hijack your thread so here's mine w/ the details...
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1488473&tstart=0
Still no permanent fix that I know of, but fan control so far is an okay temporary one.
Good luck

2008 Macbook Pro overheating problems

I have a 2008 Macbook Pro that I recenetly upgraded to Lion, it seems like Lion has made the overheating issues worse. My fan is almost constantly running despite being on a cool table. Is there anything I can do to make the overheating stop? I have tried resetting the battery but that did nothing. Thanks!

Try resetting the SMC:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
If that does not help, install iStat pro (from the Internet-free) and post the temperatures and applications that you are using at the time.
Ciao.

2009 MacBook Pro overheating

My MacBook Pro has been overheating for years... One of the black rubber dot under my MacBook Pro has even MELTED !!!?!! TWICE. Apple has already stress-tested my machine but didn't find anything and they refuse to make any gesture as my computer is out of warranty... SMC and PRAM have been reset too...
Any idea how i could solve it or get Apple to react (at least recognize that my computer is faulty...)

It probably won't help - but try Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)
Also run the Apple Hardware Test
Removing dust etc is a good idea, so long as you're careful... but get the correct screwdriver first & read about the process at iFixit or similar sites.

Macbook Pro overheating problems.

I am running OS X Lion on my Macbook pro (late 2008) and it has been over heating for the past 2 months. I noticed that it was getting warmer than usual initially but now it gets too hot it comes up with the grey screen and forces me to do a manual shutdown. I can't even turn it on immediately because I think the it's so hot the pre-boot up check realises it's so hot for it to be start. I get 2 beep sounds and a pause whenever I try and turn it on after a forced shut down. I normally have to wait for it to cool down before I can turn it on again. I have tried cleaning the fans but that did not help. I should take it to the Apple Store but I don't want to give away my laptop for a week or so hence why I am trying to solve it myself if it's possible. Any ideas? My guess is the heat sinks not being as effective as they used to be?
Thanks,
Omar

about my experience in kernel panics, mbp 17 no boot, freezes etc etc, i would recommend an Apple Authorized Repair Center as soon as possible. there are many thing that can goes wrong. Gpu and Cpu becomes very hotter during normal usage and if there aren't some slowing down performaces, it seems normal. A couple of week ago my mbp 17 core 2 duo start to freeze sometimes. Sometimes very often. My first think is an overheating problem due to intense cpu and gpu works but after a while, i realized that is totally random. my mac can stay on in idle mode for hours and freeze as soon i open firefox or safari to load a youtube vid.... and vice versa. Smc gave me an illusion but if there's an hardware problem, soon or late, it occours again. to be honest, ear fans at 6200 rpm most of the time is kinda annoying and noisy. So i decide for the apple authorized repair center. they diagnose a faulty nvidia gpu and after replacing the whole logic board, my mbp seems brand new. it becomes hotter as a brand bew one but it's absolutely normal. it's a laptop..no cooling fan like many others but only 2 fan to extract hot air from inside to outside.... it have aluminum chassis and this work like a big cooling system.
there are many little pieces on the logic board and a faulty one can be a problem. A broken thermal sensor or a broken diode can compromise some other pieces to work in the right way. So, don't waste your time searching a band-aid to your problem.... take it to an official repair center.. they know how to solve your problem.... at least, they do a try :)

MacBook Pro overheating bootcamp Windows 7.

I'm on a late 2013 MacBook Pro and recently wanted to start using my mac for gaming and needed Windows. However, even without playing any games my computer gets heated a bit and when I do run an application it's way overheated. In OS i have my fans maxed out, I've tried to restart my computer with the fans maxed out then start Windows but at the load up screen the fans turn off. Is there any way to control the fans on Windows? Or stop it from turning them off?

If it isn't shutting down, it isn't in danger of overheating.
95C is close to the safe temperature limit for your machine, but still below it. At CPU/GpPU temps of approximately 100C, the machine will shut down for its own protection.
You can aid it in cooling itself efficiently by always resting it on a hard, flat surface, and additionally by propping its back edge up an inch or so. The steps assure that the rear cooling vents are never blocked and there is a steady convective flow of cooler air across the underside of the case. Resting the computer on anything soft, including your lap, raises its temperature.

Macbook Pro Overheating/Fan Problem

Here's a thread I posted on my World of Warcraft guild's forums. I'm reposting it here for additional suggestions. Please ignore the WoW jargon if you're not familiar with the game, but be aware that a "raid" is a situation where graphic intensity is at a high within the game, and can be particularly taxing on a system. Also note that WoW is 4.5 years old, and should not be all that taxing overall on a Macbook Pro compared to newer games.
My Macbook Pro runs hot. In fact, almost all MBPs run hot, hotter than your average notebook computer. The norm seems to be 150-160 degrees during high activity situations (games, compressing video, etc.) However, mine is running even hotter. Last night during the raid, it was peeking at around 174 degrees. Bear in mind that I was playing with all settings minimized, but at full resolution 1400 x 900 or whatever it is.
Now the real problem. Two nights ago, after extended WoWing, a fan on the right side of my computer (or what sounded like a fan) started to sound like it was making contact with something else in the computer, creating a light buzzing noise. After a few minutes, this noise had escalated to a full-blown, really-annoying buzz. I exited WoW, shut down the computer, and started it again after about 10 seconds. Buzzing sound was gone, fans back to normal. Decided to watch Lost on ABC.com, which got the fans going a bit, but not nearly to WoW levels (WoW levels being 4500-6000 RPMs, it's idling at 2000 RPMs right now.)
Last night, during the raid, it happened again. If you were in my 20-man raid, you heard it for yourself over my vent mic. I restarted WoW twice during the raid, but after only a few minutes the sound came back. Had to use a frozen pizza in a plastic bag as a cooling pad. Computer was running much cooler (163-165 degrees, normal for WoW on my computer) but the sound persisted. Turned off some addons, capped the frame rate at 20 fps, sound persisted. After the raid, restarted my computer, buzzing was gone, decided to watch more Lost and the buzzing hasn't been back since. I suspect it will be back during Sarth 3D tonight.
Comp specs:
Model Name: MacBook Pro
Model Identifier: MacBookPro3,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.2 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 4 MB
Memory: 4 GB
Bus Speed: 800 MHz
Boot ROM Version: MBP31.0070.B07
SMC Version: 1.16f10
GPU:
Chipset Model: GeForce 8600M GT
Type: Display
Bus: PCIe
PCIe Lane Width: x16
VRAM (Total): 128 MB
Vendor: NVIDIA (0x10de)
Computer was purchased in June 2007. Upgraded to 4 gigs of RAM around Xmas. In the Fall, the computer was sent in to have the logic board replaced, because the video card died. They replaced it with another 8600M GT, a card notorious for overheating and dying. Both Apple and Dell provided free extended warranties for computers using the 8600M.
Any suggestions?

Welcome to Apple Discussions!
You might want to run the extended version of the Apple Hardware Test, just to rule out any physical problem with the fan, such as a dying bearing or something like that.
That said, it sounds more like there is a physical interference of some sort. It may be when the Mac gets hot, the geometry changes just enough that a fan blade could start rubbing on the housing. Or possibly there is something caught in the fan blade, like the leaf in my Dodge truck's AC fan that makes noise whenever it is turned up high.
I don't play WOW myself, but I understand that it will make the Mac run hot, and at 6000 RPM, the fans will get a lot of use. There's always the possibility that they might wear out sooner because of that. It's probably a good idea to run the AHT every so often to check for signs of premature failure.
Good luck!

Original Macbook Pro overheating and rebooting

I have one of the early Macbook Pro's with the ATI Radeon X1600 graphics cards. When I'm using OSX and and either looking around online or doing nothing, the computer stays at 55-60' C when the fans are at 6000 rpm's which I would have thought is rather high considering the lack of CPU based activity. When I switch over to XP on Bootcamp however, things get so much worse. At full fan speed(which I've set the fans to be at constantly) the CPU never drops below 72'C and when I try to play Morrowind(which I bought yesterday) the bloody thing gets so hot underneath that I can't actually touch it and the graphics in the game start artifacting really badly before it eventually crashes and the computer shuts down. Considering the game is seven years old, and the fact that it played perfectly back when the computer was new, what could be wrong with my Macbook? Is it just getting too old? Well, any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

Have you applied the latest firmware update for the MacBook Pro?
Have you tried using the MacBook Pro on a surface that dissipates heat better? Metal and air pocket based thermal pads are better than a flat surface table or fabric.

Macbook Pro Overheating or HOT HOT HOT ????

Run the MBP for 30 minutes plugged or even un-plugged and it gets HOT !!!!Forget resting it on your Lap. Fried my knees!
Near the AC adapter and by the speaker grills you can not rest your hand. It is over 115 degrees hot. Has anyone had the same issues or is this defective and needs to be swapped out?

Some things are not CYA but, actually true.
"listening to your iPod at loud levels could cause
hearing loss" is a perfect example. That isn't CYA
that's important information as it is 100% true. That
warning should included with every portable audio
device.
If you need a warning like that to be written in a manual, you've got other problems. That's a perfect example of CYA. Stating the obvious for those too dumb to know better.
You can't just decide to ignore parts
of the manual you don't like and say yours is broken
cause you want it to be.
None of us want our MacBooks to be broken. :P
The Macbook Pro can get too hot for your lap. You
shouldn't use it there. By pointing this out, my
comments are useful.
Pointing out that it was in the manual, yes, that was useful. Thank you. However, telling people to stop whining or insisting that people who may have a legitimate problem do not is useless.
I suspect anyone thats owned a
Powerbook would never say the MPB is too hot.
I've owned several including an 867MHz 12-inch PowerBook and a 1.5GHz 12-inch PowerBook. Neither was as hot as this bad boy.
I'm willing to accept certain levels of heat and can understand if it's normal for this laptop to be too hot for one's lap. However, the strange fan activity (or lack thereof) is concerning.
-A$

Macbook Pro Overheating Badly

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