macbook pro right fan noise

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  1. weblogik, Jan 10, 2011

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    As per title... Loud grinding sound, goes away on restart, seems to be happening more consistently in the past few days (noticed it last week for first time). The MBP is 3 years old
    I have an appointment at apple store for tomorrow, im pretty sure they'll just say that the right fan needs to be replaced (applecare warranty ended a month ago of course)

    Wondering what kind of costs i can expect, if not excessive i might just pay apple store premium to get it fixed and over with, but im also toying with the idea to buying a replacement fan and replacing it myself. I have done a hard drive swap before and didnt find it too difficult, i would assume the fan thing wouldnt be that much harder, i saw fans online for about $40...
    I also saw some fan cleaning tutorials... should i attempt this before dishing out any cash?!

    any words of wisdom on this, or anyone had this done and know how much applestore charges to get this done?

    Thanks!
     
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  2. Krafty, Jan 10, 2011

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    Call them and see how much it would cost first, or maybe just wait for your appointment and see if they're generous enough to let it slide.
     
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  3. Auzburner, Jan 10, 2011

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    If you have never claimed on your AppleCare, the Apple Store may just fix the issue free of charge - maybe mention to them that you warranty JUST ran out... From there, I'd see how much they want for the fix and compare to the cost of buying a fan on your own. Make a clear judgement call on how willing you are to perform the repair on your own or pay the guys at Apple to have it done right(hopefully).
     
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  4. weblogik, Jan 10, 2011

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    logic board was just replaced a few months ago... hard drive is only a few months old too but i did it myself...
    new fans and i'll have a new computer lolol

    i think $50 is my laziness/convenince limit. any labor over that i think i'd take it in my own hands!!!
     
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  5. NickZac, Jan 10, 2011

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    Another option is to try Apple Authorized Repair centers which can work on them, are certified, but are also 3rd party companies so they are much less cost wise.
     
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  6. weblogik, Jan 10, 2011

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    Wowzers just realized in order to change the fans you gotta pretty much gut the mbp, i think that might be a bit more then im comfortable doing...
    LAME!!!!
     
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