Problems with macbookpro

I seem to be having some issues with my macbook pro. I love it, it is a great laptop, but it has recently developed a strange sound from the back left. I thought it was the speaker, but its a constant noise, like a grinding/grating sound, presumably its the fan. I am booked into see a genius at Meadowhall this friday, but this is my only computer, and being at uni, I cant be without it. Can it be fixed in store, if its just a fan issue?

Hi Adam, and welcome to the forums.
It is not a difficult job, but these things often depend on how busy the place is and whether they have the part in stock.
Not sure whether you have the 2.66GHz model with a removable battery or the later model with the "fixed" battery.
See http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repair/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Unibody-Late-2 008-and-Early-2009-Left-Fan/829/1 to get an idea of what is involved with the "removable battery" model. The process with the later "non-removable" battery models is pretty much identical and , in fact, exactly the same fan is used.
Why not give them a ring, indicate the nature of the problem, and see if they will be able to find time (and have the part) to do it on the spot if the need arises.
Sometimes, by the way, all a noisy fan really needs is a good clean.
Cheers
Rod

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