Really really loud macbook fan - with video example!

recently, my mac has been making a really loud noise, and it is obvious that it is the fan.
the video is here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVIwrGe17x4
and a better example is here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDjmYiUdybI
any ideas?
i've had a look inside my macbook, but there seems to be nothing inside the fan.

I feel your pain. Hardware problems are big headaches...and your fan's noise almost caused me one. I have to say though, that was an extremely funny video! It looked like the camera man was sniffing the computer like a curious dog. Also, what military training film was playing on the screen? Scary. Maybe it scared your fan, too.
Good luck with the 'puter.

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