Left fan rattle on new MBP

[hari-bhari]

Occasionally I can hear my left fan rattling like its hitting something or off axis. This is exacerbated when I pick up or tilt the laptop. A few smacks to the bottom gets rid of it. Anyone else having this issue?

 

[jhu2]

yup, but hitting mine doesn't stop it. It keeps getting worse. Right now at idle (2000 rpm) it sounds like a diesel truck. as it gets faster, the frequency rises, and becomes like a buzzing. I'm going back friday to exchange it.

 

[hari-bhari]

just found a similar thread on apple discussion forums.

im always hesitant to get an exchange because of the problems the new one might have.

right now mine has a loud spacebar and this fan whirring noise, but otherwise its ok and i dont want to exchange for a crappy screen or something.

 

[jamestemroot]

some ppl have had this problem...

i would take it back if i were you

 

[jhu2]

well my mbp has the loose battery cover, crooked keys, sleep issued happened once, and a loose hinge...so yeah I think I'm willing to risk it. I'm gonna stay there until I get the one I want if there are more problems.