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How much vibration do you feel
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Yeah it's coming from the power, I always get it when I'm plugged in.
Nothing to worry about, I think it actually feels kind of cool
Nothing to worry about, I think it actually feels kind of cool
Yeah it's coming from the power, I always get it when I'm plugged in.
Nothing to worry about, I think it actually feels kind of cool
WHAT?! Are you serious?!
If you feel it next to the trackpad, then most likely it's coming from the HDD. I would check to see if the screws that hold the HDD in are tight, and if that doesn't fix it, you need to contact Apple Care. You may have defective HDD or a defective mounting system.
I have had the new aluminum MacBook for about 2 months. No vibrations of ANY kind. Not near the trackpad, and definitely not when plugged in. Agree with VSMacOne that you should get it checked out.
all aluminum MBs have this...
...at least every one I have ever picked up in an Ap store. It is one disadvantage of solid aluminum vs. plastic - transmits vibration more easily.
It is *not* the fans.
You can solve it by putting in an SSD (obviously) or by removing the 4 torx-6 retaining pins that hold the drive in place, wrapping the drive's ends with gauze to keep it from moving around, and putting the cover back on.
...at least every one I have ever picked up in an Ap store. It is one disadvantage of solid aluminum vs. plastic - transmits vibration more easily.
It is *not* the fans.
You can solve it by putting in an SSD (obviously) or by removing the 4 torx-6 retaining pins that hold the drive in place, wrapping the drive's ends with gauze to keep it from moving around, and putting the cover back on.
What HD do you have in the MB?
If it's stock, then it should be 5200rpm. The stock drives should have NO vibration - that is, imperceptible vibration. I don't feel a thing with mine and I have super OCD when it comes to things like this. If you feel vibration on the palm rest, and if it resonates throughout the case, then you have a defective HD or your HD is not mounted properly. Make sure the screw is secured and, if that fails, make an appointment at the Genius Bar.
If you have a 7200rpm drive, that may be a different story. I've heard that the 7200rpm drives do vibrate more than the stock drives, but it's difficult to diagnose a defective drive based on subjective experience.
Additionally, you shouldn't have to MacGuiver a brand new machine... if you wrap anything in gauze then you impede air flow and can damage the drive. If the drive gets damaged as a result of your 'quick fix', then you can kiss any coverage goodbye.
If it's stock, then it should be 5200rpm. The stock drives should have NO vibration - that is, imperceptible vibration. I don't feel a thing with mine and I have super OCD when it comes to things like this. If you feel vibration on the palm rest, and if it resonates throughout the case, then you have a defective HD or your HD is not mounted properly. Make sure the screw is secured and, if that fails, make an appointment at the Genius Bar.
If you have a 7200rpm drive, that may be a different story. I've heard that the 7200rpm drives do vibrate more than the stock drives, but it's difficult to diagnose a defective drive based on subjective experience.
Additionally, you shouldn't have to MacGuiver a brand new machine... if you wrap anything in gauze then you impede air flow and can damage the drive. If the drive gets damaged as a result of your 'quick fix', then you can kiss any coverage goodbye.
Nothing to worry about, I think it actually feels kind of cool
Not sure what to think of that.
I used my friend's new MacBook recently and didn't notice any vibration. It could just be the HD spinning if you are using it for something more intense than normal.
Also make sure you aren't covering the entire thing with fabric like a blanket because that WILL cause the fans to work harder.
When I use my alu macbook in one particular computer lab on campus i get a small shock if i am touching my macbook case and also touch the metal screw tops of the desks. - Sure that isnt meant to happen! lol.
Test it, I can reproduce that "tingling" sensation when you touch it even when my computer is turned off. If it is plugged into a socked that isn't grounded. Running on battery it never does this, but when you plug it in you feel it. I can even hold my computer and touch other people and they will feel my finger transporting the current.
All Alu MB/ MBP I tested have this, even my brothers old MBP can reproduce this.
Mine is completely fine. Sometimes if I'm on the MB for a long time I could hear a slight faint of the fan..other then that everything is normal and fine for me
