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steefmeister

macrumors newbie
Original poster
Nov 29, 2010
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Fisrt of all Hi to everyone im new here on the forums.
Been looking around some threads already and couldn't really find my problem.
I got a imac 21.5 inch 3.2 GHz for about a month now and since the beginning it makes a really loud noise. The noise is like its always working on full capacity. It even is so bad i can hear it during movies etc when i have the volume around 80%.
Already tried the SMC reset and made a pic with istat:

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My room is of normal temperature and the fans seem to be all open and clear of dust etc..

Anyone got an idea about what to do or is this is normal?

Thanks in advance
 

TMRaven

macrumors 68020
Nov 5, 2009
2,099
1
Looks like you got a bad sensor for the gpu heatsink, which is in turn making the odd fan rev really high.

I'd take it in to have the sensor cable checked.
 

steefmeister

macrumors newbie
Original poster
Nov 29, 2010
3
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Should i call apple support or is this something i can do myself?
Im not really fond of messing with electronics though
 

steefmeister

macrumors newbie
Original poster
Nov 29, 2010
3
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does anyone know if this problem falls in the warranty?

I ordered it online (not from apple directly) and if i take it to the apple store do they decide if its falls under the waranty or does apple decide?
 

John T

macrumors 68020
Mar 18, 2006
2,114
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UK.
If there is a fault with the machine, rectification will be covered by the Warranty.
 

MacHamster68

macrumors 68040
Sep 17, 2009
3,251
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if you still are under warranty or apple care you are covered
....your iMac i mean :)
so its only a matter of taking it to your nearest apple store and let a genius have look and sort things out
or even on the phone by calling apple
 
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