Fans go overdrive whilst on sleep...

[andrew050703]

Just got a replacement Macbook Pro 13" this week for my old Macbook; however, it drains the battery at an incredible rate if I put the computer to sleep.

About a minute after I close the lid, the fans cycle up to full speed and stay that way until the battery drains ~ 4 hrs.

I've done a hardware check using the install disks but no errors are reported.

Just to check - has anyone else had this/found a solution? I'd love to get it sorted so I don't have to go to the Genius Bar.

 

[simsaladimbamba]

Does it actually go to sleep? Is the sleep light pulsating?
Have you tried an SMC reset yet?

 

[andrew050703]

Does it actually go to sleep? Is the sleep light pulsating?
Have you tried an SMC reset yet?

Yes (I think... no, I'm sure), Yes, and Yes. Any other ideas?

 

[RockPortTech]

Seems this has happened to many since the snow leopard upgrade, others have posted that it's dust trapped in the system and still others state it's due to a recent software install (googled your subject line). Mayhaps a backup and then fresh install of snow leopard could be the cure? Others cured it by re-seating the ram, with a quick blast of air while they were in there. Best of luck.

 

[andrew050703]

Seems this has happened to many since the snow leopard upgrade, others have posted that it's dust trapped in the system and still others state it's due to a recent software install (googled your subject line). Mayhaps a backup and then fresh install of snow leopard could be the cure? Others cured it by re-seating the ram, with a quick blast of air while they were in there. Best of luck.

Thanks, I'll give the reinstall a whirl tonight - not sure about opening it up just yet!

 

[ghostlyorb]

Interesting. I hope my new 15.4" 2.3Quad i7 I'm about to order soon will have this problem. I hope not.

 

[andrew050703]

Took it to the Genius bar today - they couldn't figure it out at all so swapped out the logic board. Hopefully when I go & collect it, it'll be fine...