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Frustrated with new 2011 MBP :(

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shstiger2009

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I bought my new 2011 MBP on Feb. 25, 2nd day they were out. The HDD as it booted was making a weird noise that I never heard before in my 2009 MBP. The light sensor didn't seem as sensitive and it was staying on in places that my 2009 seemed to turn off with the same amount of light. Well, I drove 45 minutes to the nearest Apple Store last night (Feb 28) and got a replacement of a completely new laptop.

This one is doing the exact same thing. Are you kidding me? :(
 
Sounds like you might just be picky to me. But I don't have mine yet.
 
Maybe you can take the next one out at the store since you are 45 mins away!?
 
kidwithdimples said:
OCD, you have it, my friend.
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Should my MBP be making a loud noise on startup, when I know for a fact my 2009 one never did?

Grouchy Bob said:
Are you sure it's the hard drive and not the optical drive?

And what the hell is a "weird" noise? Honestly, some of you people need to learn how rant properly.
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How am I supposed to explain a noise through text?

Also, it may be the ODD. Either way it's weird to me because my 2009 never did it.
 
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Don't argue with people here, just replace the product that you think is not satisfactory. ;)

Typical answer here is "you have a wrong sense of entitlement that Apple needs to replace whatever you think is not satisfactory" or "your situation is perfectly fine, it must be your fault" etc etc.
 
I am not sure what you are trying to accomplish here by making this thread.

Some people are trying to say optical drive, but you are saying it's HDD. Okay. So, then you know what the next step is. Return the damn thing. Don't argue here. If you feel unhappy, then return. Problem solved. It's either your MBP isn't capable of what you are trying to do, or it's defective. You might have gotten defective units twice in a row. What do you expect?

Move on.
 
When you start up your macbook pro there should be a slight sound comming from the optical drive? Other than that I don't think that you should be having sound coming from the HD.
 
Davichi said:
I am not sure what you are trying to accomplish here by making this thread.

Some people are trying to say optical drive, but you are saying it's HDD. Okay. So, then you know what the next step is. Return the damn thing. Don't argue here. If you feel unhappy, then return. Problem solved. It's either your MBP isn't capable of what you are trying to do, or it's defective. You might have gotten defective units twice in a row. What do you expect?

Move on.
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This is a forum. People discuss things on forums. I can make threads if I want to discuss what I'd like to discuss. You didn't have to post anything.

I noted that it could possibly be the ODD. It actually seems like it is that now. But no one has answered the question of why is my 2011 model doing it when my 2009 didn't.
 
shstiger2009 said:
Should my MBP be making a loud noise on startup, when I know for a fact my 2009 one never did?



How am I supposed to explain a noise through text?

Also, it may be the ODD. Either way it's weird to me because my 2009 never did it.
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It has to do with EFI. I had a late 08 uMBP last year, and my roommate had an 09. After a certain update, his completely stopped making the sound, and mine only made the sound at bootup (no longer when waking from sleep). Take it to an Apple store, let them hear the noise, and see if it's the ODD. Problem solved.
 
Yes, there might be characteristics of these new machines you cannot stand, so therefore, if thats the case, your 2009 model be the keeper for now.

That is how it has been for me with iMacs. I cannot replace my 2007 iMac yet because everyone I have tried of the newer ones have yellow screens, and I cannot live with that.
 
shstiger2009 said:
Should my MBP be making a loud noise on startup, when I know for a fact my 2009 one never did?



How am I supposed to explain a noise through text?

Also, it may be the ODD. Either way it's weird to me because my 2009 never did it.
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Record it and upload it ;)
 
gchhour said:
When you start up your macbook pro there should be a slight sound comming from the optical drive? Other than that I don't think that you should be having sound coming from the HD.
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Well I guess that's what it is. I may have not noticed it in my 2009 and I guess I just did in this one because I bought it brand new. Thanks for answering my question, something no one else was capable of doing. ;)
 
new machines are always different from old ones and that probably accounts for most people thinking something is wrong.
 
Well I'm glad you posted. I may want to upgrade my 2010 13" MBP to a 2011 model, and so I'm reading these threads with interest. I can get the benchmarks from tests, but I also want to know...

Are they noisier? (I like quiet)

Are they more problem prone? Teething pains? (I can get a sense of it if enough people post their experiences)

Is the keyboard different (some are saying it is softer)

And besides, like you say, it's a forum for discussing :)

Also, I, like you, would especially notice differences from my 2010 - especially since there is so much that is the same (case, keyboard, screen, etc.) Your mind naturally wanders to "Okay, what's NOT the same?"

And, when spending $1200+ on a computer, I do want it to start out reasonably perfect. Yes, that sounds like an oxymoron, but you probably know what I mean.

Miss Terri
 
gchhour said:
When you start up your macbook pro there should be a slight sound comming from the optical drive? Other than that I don't think that you should be having sound coming from the HD.
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Slight? It sounds like it's eating itself! It sounds like the liftgate opening on an SUV.
 
Miss Terri said:
Well I'm glad you posted. I may want to upgrade my 2010 13" MBP to a 2011 model, and so I'm reading these threads with interest. I can get the benchmarks from tests, but I also want to know...

Are they noisier? (I like quiet)

Are they more problem prone? Teething pains? (I can get a sense of it if enough people post their experiences)

Is the keyboard different (some are saying it is softer)

And besides, like you say, it's a forum for discussing :)

Also, I, like you, would especially notice differences from my 2010 - especially since there is so much that is the same (case, keyboard, screen, etc.) Your mind naturally wanders to "Okay, what's NOT the same?"

And, when spending $1200+ on a computer, I do want it to start out reasonably perfect. Yes, that sounds like an oxymoron, but you probably know what I mean.

Miss Terri
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I know exactly what you mean. If I'm spending $1200 it should be pretty much perfect.

For me, my fans are running like my 2009. At 2000 RPM when surfing the internet and using iTunes, it's running at 47* C. So it's silent. Although I thought I had a problem with mine, I guess I didn't. The only benefit I got out of switching it 3 days later is I got a new battery with 0 cycles. ;)

The keyboard IS softer than my 2009, I noticed it as soon as I started typing on it.
 
If the new machine is not brand new in box, then start it up in front of the employee and get them to listen for the noise.

If it is, simply take it back, or hell, when you get it replaced, open it with them, and advise you will be staying until you know it doesn't have that noise.
 
I believe there are some worthwhile comments here about "just return it".

That said - I purchased a new 15" MBP a few days ago and returned it today. The speakers were the worst I ever heard in a Mac. The Toshiba drive was noisy and created an oscillating hum that was unacceptable.

I paid a bit more and now have the 17" MBP - dead quiet and excellent speakers.

Issue resolved.
 
OP --- Take a video of your computer booting up, post to YouTube and link it here. We'll listen to it and tell you if it's normal or not.
 
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