My macbook pro is making cracking/splintering noises inside

I can't see anything on the outside- it sounds like glass cracking.
It's still working though. Is it safe?

eep!whatsgoingon wrote:
I'm not at all experienced with getting inside a computer so I don't think I'll try touching it myself but it's good to learn what could be making the noise.
I can understand the reluctance of opening the MBP up because I had the same inhibitions when I tried it the first time. To take off the bottom panel is not difficult. There are 10 screws (probably of two lengths which you should keep a track of) requiring a #00 Phillips diver. When all the screws are out, there may be a snap fitting in middle of the panel requiring you to 'pop' the panel off.
If you look in your users manual, you will find instructions for removing the panel. In essence, this mewans that Apple thinks that the user can perform this operation.
Ciao.

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