The fan on my macbook is loud

Tonight the "super quiet fan" on my MacBook Air is loud!  Do I need repair??

are you doing the same type of activity on your mac that you normally do when the fan is quiet?  If so, try an SMC reset

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  • Why are the fans on my macbook constantly running loudly

    The fans on my macbook are running loudly and my computer is running very slowly.
    Does anyone know a solution to this?

    Either the cpu is cycling doing some intensive work (see Activity Monitor) or the SMC needs resetting.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3964
    You can also install an app to monitor temperature and speed eg SMC Fan Control.

  • When I'm streaming videos from my Macbook Air to my AppleTV, my Macbook Air gets rather hot and the fan works hard and is loud trying to keep the laptop cool.  Is this harmful to the laptop?  Is this normal?

    When I'm streaming videos from my Macbook Air to my AppleTV, my Macbook Air gets rather hot and the fan works hard and is loud trying to keep the laptop cool.  Is this harmful to the laptop?  Is this normal?

    My MBA fans start running when I play video too - the CPU's video processor is working pretty hard to decode the video. The fans job is to provide better airflow.  The time to worry is when you play video and the fans don't run.

  • The fan in my macbook pro is really loud all of a sudden, what should I do?

    A day or two ago, the fan in my MacBook Pro starting making a lot more noise...it kind of sounds like something is stuck in it? What can I do?

    Check Activity Monitor.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1473
    Fans
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4543
    Reset SMC.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
    Choose the method for:
    "Resetting SMC on portables with a battery you should not remove on your own".
    If this does nothelp, contact Apple.
    Best.

  • The fan in my Macbook Pro heats up

    The fan in my Macbook Pro heats up quite fast.
    I wanted to know how much it would cost to get it fixed as I don't have Apple care and my warranty has expired?

    Buy an external microphone or a headset. Which type depends on what type Mac you have. The 13" model has a single combo jack, the 15" and 17" models have separate input and output jacks.

  • Why would the fan on my macbook be constantly runs, even when no applications are running.  Why?

    Why would the fan on my MacBook constantly run?  Even when I have no applications running?  Is there a way to determine what is causing this to happen?

    JAWade, try resetting the SMC and pram. Not always, but often those resets help problems like yours. Follow these instructions exactly.
    To reset the SMC
    Shut down the computer.
    Unplug the computer's power cord.
    Wait fifteen seconds.
    Attach the computer's power cord.
    Wait five seconds, then press the power button to turn on the computer.
    Resetting PRAM and NVRAM
    Shut down the computer.
    Locate the following keys on the keyboard: Command, Option, P, and R. You will need to hold these keys down simultaneously in step 4.
    Turn on the computer.
    Press and hold the Command-Option-P-R keys. You must press this key combination before the gray screen appears.
    Hold the keys down until the computer restarts and you hear the startup sound for the second time.
    Release the keys.

  • The fan of my macbook(white) seems not working its 000rpm, what will i do? a prompt says that i need to shutdown my laptop.. help please

    the fan of my macbook(white) seems not working its 000rpm, what will i do? a prompt says that i need to shutdown my laptop.. somebody help please huhuhu!

    so the fan might be broken? huhuhu ok i'll just take it to the service center

  • The fan on my MacBook is running a lot

    The fan on my MacBook is running a lot. What could this mean. The unit is on a flat cool surface.

    running demanding applications, or watching movies etc will cause that and it is normal to stop your mac from overheating.

  • Athough there is not much usages in the CPU , but the Fan runs really hard and loud , and i've ready try to reset the SMC ! i don't know what to do !

    Athough there is not much usages in the CPU , but the Fan runs really hard and loud , and i've ready try to reset the SMC ! i don't know what to do and i'm very worried.

    Nguyen Phuc wrote:
    Athough there is not much usages in the CPU , but the Fan runs really hard and loud , and i've ready try to reset the SMC ! i don't know what to do and i'm very worried.
    I suspect you didn't reset it right.
    Turn off the machine, let it charge up and then try the SMC reset again.
    https://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
    Run a Hardware Test
    https://support.apple.com/kb/ht1509

  • The fan sound of macbook air

    Is it normal to hear the fan sound of macbook air. not all the time

    Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
    Sometimes, when you are doing heavy tasks with your computer, temperature increases. Your Mac turns on fans automatically when temperature increases a lot, so it will keep your computer safe. It's normal and you shouldn't be worried if this doesn't happen all the time

  • Why do the fans on my macbook pro suddenly rev up

    The fans on my macbook pro (about 3 - 4) yrs old suddenly rev up and the computer gets very hot. This is sometimes (but not necessarily) at times of optimum use.
    The case seems to be vented ok. I am running Mavericks osx and use computer for range of uses - graphics, e-mails, word and spreadsheets.
    Is this a problem?
    it sure make the computer noisy.

    Hello kiwiwoodz,
    Thanks for the question. After reviewing your post, it sounds like the fan is running at high speed while properly ventilated. I would recommend that you read this article, it may be able to help you isolate or resolve the issue.
    Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC) - Apple Support
    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
    Have a nice day,
    Mario

  • The fan on my macbook will not turn off

    Please help.  the fan on my macbook will not turn off.  Also, my battery is no longer showing a percentage.
    Thanks

    Hmmm.  You have done the basics.  If you open the ActivityMonitor app in the Utliities folder,  select CPU usuage in the column-  flip it so highest % is on top.  Is ther an app in that column that is spiked?  Quit that app.
    You can run the Apple Hardware Test by booting holding the D key on restart,  this may generate an error code. Not the most complete test but it is a start.
    If no AHT- Boot off your Install Disk while holding down the d key, (not c key), then run the extended Apple Hardware Test. Some disks require you to use the Option key at bootup to select AHT. Some models have a separate AHT CD.

  • 10.7 Lion makes the fan in my MacBook Pro roar!

    The fan in my MacBook Pro 13" Thunderbolt (2,3 GHz i5, 8 GB RAM) is driving me wild! As wild as a Lion! I was used to it howling like a starting spaceship whenever I was watching crappy Flash Video, but now with 10.7 Lion, the fan even blows like crazy in Mail.app.
    What’s most annoying is that it doesn't spin at a constant speed but that it's speed, and thus volume goes up and down all the time. The guys at Apple can't be serious about this... The fan action in my previous MacBook Pro 13" (2.26 GHz C2D, 8 GB) was really moderate, but the SandyBridge-based machines seem to be a nightmare.
    I rather accept a slower CPU, than the penetrating and annoying howling. Come on Apple give us some Firmware update! Where is the 'eye of Steve' when you need it?
    P.S.: Please second this!
    P.P.S.: I'm familiar with the Activity Monitor, and closely watch the processes, so it is not that I don't understand what is going on. Yet, still: My last C2D MBP was a zillion times quiter...

    Mine is roaring too - like a computer readying for lift-off. I think it wants to be the next space shuttle.
    In my case, it's definitely (at least in part) because clamshell mode currently has a major bug under Lion. You should be able to run an external monitor with the MBP lid open and internal screen off. After upgrading to Lion, the MBP screen comes back on as soon as you re-open the lid. So the only way to use only the external display is to keep the lid closed. Lid closed = poorer air circulation = hotter running = mad, mad fan noise plus a much unhappier and unhealthy living environment for the battery and other components.
    One step forward, three steps back... Please fix, Apple.

  • Why is the fan on my MacBook Pro so loud?

    For the past week, my macbook has been really loud. About 2 weeks ago, I noticed it would start getting loud when I ran high-energy programs, or when I was downloading large files or streaming movies. It would start getting loud, would stay loud for a little while, and would then die down. This week, specifically today and yesterday, my laptop has been loud constantly, even when I'm only running 2 tabs on google chrome. My laptop doesn't feel like its getting too hot or over heating. How can I fix this?
    Hardware Overview:
      Model Name:          MacBook Pro
      Model Identifier:          MacBookPro8,1
      Processor Name:          Intel Core i5
      Processor Speed:          2.4 GHz
      Number of Processors:          1
      Total Number of Cores:          2
      L2 Cache (per Core):          256 KB
      L3 Cache:          3 MB
      Memory:          4 GB
      Boot ROM Version:          MBP81.0047.B27
      SMC Version (system):          1.68f99
    Any help is appreciated.

    Try:
    Reboot into Safe Mode then reboot normally. Safe mode takes longer to boot than booting regularly. That is normal.
    Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)
    Resetting your Mac's PRAM and NVRAM
    Open Activity Monitor in the Utilities folder.  Select All Processes from the Processes dropdown menu.  Click twice on the CPU% column header to display in descending order.  If you find a process using a large amount of CPU time (>=70,) then select the process and click on the Quit icon in the toolbar.  Click on the Force Quit button to kill the process.  See if that helps.  Be sure to note the name of the runaway process so you can track down the cause of the problem.

  • I updated the firmware for the fan on my macbook, but now....

    the fan is really loud. It was more quiet before i updated it, is there anyway to uninstall the update??
    thanks

    My CPU usuage is very low, as the fan kicks in hard after 30 to 40 seconds after boot up.
    This WAS a problem free macbook until I installed firmware update 1.1, wish I hadn't bothered
    Done all the PRAM resets, Disk utilites etc... nothing works.
    Apple support told me to re install OSX and do a selective Software update excluding the SMC update to 1.1. Told me to wait for update 1.2

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