Why is my computer fan so loud????

I have lowered the speakers and I still hear something running so I'm assuming it's the fan. This laptop is new to me and this noise is too loud and irritates me. Please help!
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Hi,
Please try this:
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update BIOS may help, otherwise contact support directly using a link at the top (left) of this page.
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yeah, I know that there are other threads with the same topic, but I just wanted to know how common this problem is?
How many people have experienced this?
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What is going on?
Why is such an expensive, powerhouse computer become such a puny electronic product because of power issues?
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Now before you start taking advice to back up all your data, reformat your hard drive, and reinstall all the software; please take note of a few things:
first off, I'm ****** that this is happening to me. I spend $5000+ for a "reliable" Apple computer. Then it doesn't want to turn on because its not safe. Sorry if I drown this post with bitter sarcasm but I am coming to the end of the line with my patience.
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I like that feature. Good thinking Apple. Protecting my investment from bad electrical grids. But I don't like the fact my computer has a mind of its own where it decides when it wants to boot or when it wants to sit there and run its fans all loud.
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From what I've heard, it is a common problem.
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