The fan on my 24 inch imac has become very loud
The fan started to get really loud. The finder crashes every once and a while and I get the message that tells me to hold the start button till the compuer shuts off, then restart
For the crashing/need to restart problem you may want to post the log here to see if anyone can suggest what the likely cause is. It sounds like you are getting Kernel Panics. You should be able to locate the panic report as described here: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2546
For the loud fans, you could try an SMC reset, it might help, although it's possible there may be some connection between the events:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3964
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http://support.apple.com/kb/PH10798
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macworld.com/mac-troubleshooting-what-to-do-when-your -computer-is-too-slow.
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I have Mackeeper installed and according to the scans I have run, everything is fine. No virus, no junk files . . . no problems at all . . .
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Step 1
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scottxx,
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By using iPhoto an Switch, the fan become very loud.
Hello.
I have the brand new MacBook Air 2013, with Intel i7.
Now when i using iPhoto an Switch, then the fan become very loud.
In iPhoto i have the problem, when i look for photo's.
When i change the bitrate of an mp3 in Switch, than the fan speed up i make a lot of noise.
I have make an SMC reset, but the problem is still there.
Anyone with the same problem, or have a fix for this.
Thanks.You fan operates when a temperature threshold is reached, it sounds as if there is a slight noise, that one of the locking screws that bolts it is vibrating against its screw-hole or the board.
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