How to fix the squeaking noise on the MacBook Pro 2010

[jalene150]

Lol yet another use for the worlds best invention. Electrical tape.

[armouredhen30]

What editing software did he use?

[Medech2012]

@armouredhen30, I use iMovie

[123clubpenguinguy1]

It's

Not squeaking because of the soft towel

[jjdo1205]

instead of taking out the connector and apply the electrical tape instead, don't you think it would melt off when the mbp heats up?

[Medech2012]

@jjdo1205 I have been using the same "tape" for 11 months now... if it heats I will put a new one.

[jpcashcash]

@Medech2012 dude this video helped me solve the problem..you don't need tape...the actual problem is that you are over tightening the screws. if you loosen all the screws and then tighten them up just enough to keep the case together the creaking goes away....you can't take that ground off or you can risk frying your computer with an electric shock.

[guitar01]

Damn, you're legendary!

+1

[owmyheadhurt]

thank you so much! i've tried to explain it to the douchebag guys at the macstore and they didnt believe me! they looked at me like i was a retard and gave me some bullshit excuse that didnt make sense.

[NoMoneyLeftBoy]

Mine just started squeaking last night - have ordered some kapton tape.. Cheers.

[hotdognobun]

and Apple would probably charge $400+ for wat you did! you rock! thanks

[Medech2012]

I would suggest to find the cause, in your case the sound may come from something else.

[ginoshemesh]

I did that and it still creaks...should I apply more electrical tape around where it squeaks?

[evangalist777]

quick question.... when I'm suing my macbook pro 2009 it makes a sound like when ur loading something the whole time I'm on it..... but its quiet but annoying when I'm alone.... help? its not loud but still can hear it when its quiet...

[charlesmachu]

also thanks for the vid! now i know the noise isnt normal cos when i bought it to apple they said they couldn't find anything wrong

[charlesmachu]

does this also work when the squeaking comes from the back? (near the disk drive)

[3nomusheki]

Hello, don't you need the grounding bar to touch the metal cover of the computer to protect your computer or yourself from surge?

[Medech2012]

@3nomusheki I think there are other grounding means other than this grounding bar. I consider this fix as masking the problem, not a definitive corrective measure. I have found that some use conductive grease on those contact points, that may be the best way.

[MrTMAN72]

Thank you for the help, I have the same issue and Apple has no idea what I'm talking about, tested Hard Drive and blah blah. One question, this tape you talk about does it it have to be Electrical tape?

[Medech2012]

@MrTMAN72 The goal is to stop the friction, electrical tape does that. You could also use a band-aid :-)

[smholmes22]

Just followed your directions and it worked perfectly! Thanks

[BadassKo]

now i found where the noise came from, thanks to your great clip. you are so genius. since the source of noise does not make any harm to the mbp, i decided to leave it this way and it will keep reminding me how lousy apple can be.

[TheGodlyAsian]

Thank you so much, the sound is just sooo annoying I just couldn't stand it anymore.

[sepehrseb]

you did not shut down the Mac before opening it up?????

[Medech2012]

@sepehrseb Good point... Originally I shutdown and tried to fix the problem with the tape. Once fixed, I boot up and use the MBP. Then had the idea to make a video of this fix, so I re-opened MBP this time leaving it in sleep mode, knowing that it was only for filming purposes, I later saw while edititng the video that we clearly see the sleep mode. Good catch!

[jpmeckel]

I had the same problem but used a slightly different solution. Take off the underbody case and look at where the grounding points touch the inside of the case. There should be a few round spots that clearly show where the points touch (this is where he put the electrical tape in the video). Take a pencil and fill in those contact spots darkly like you're filling in an answer bubble on a test. Then use a clean cloth to wipe off any large pieces of graphite that may have come off.

[jpmeckel]

@jpmeckel Then put the cover back on and tighten the screws in a star pattern (right top, left bottom, left top right bottom etc) to reduce any preload on the underbody. You should then have a squeak free laptop. The graphite allows the grounding pins to easily slide on the underbody instead of scraping and squeaking. Graphite is still conductive as well so you maintain the grounding functionality of the grounding bar (which I would be hesitant to remove).

[heyesfan]

You are a genius!!!!!!! Did just as you instructed and voila! Problem solved!!

[TLQnl]

Thanks for this! Bottom four screws were really difficult to remove though.

[alkanmail]

This sound has been driving me mad. Got the hard drive replaced a few months ago at genius bar but it didn't make a difference. However Apple let me keep my old drive though. Anyway, after starting the think the noise was by design and about to give up, found this video. took it to Mac store showed the video and they performed the tape fix(they used Kapton tape which goes up to 400 degrees) Means it now doesn't make popping sound an still under warranty from apple. Cheers Medech2012.

[Medech2012]

@alkanmail Great! I am glad to see that it is still under warranty, thank you for sharing your experience!

[Medech2012]

@alkanmail Great! I am glad to see that it is still under warranty, thank you for sharing your experience!

[cgbmwfan02]

Thanks for the info. Great video.

[austinmackert]

Hm, interesting. My Dad just purchased a MacBook Pro. I wonder if his makes the squeaking noise..

[theincredibleschalk]

THANKS SO MUCH FOR THAT VIDEO!

I have that problem on my four week old MBP15. Unbelievable that a 2000 Dollar expensive computer has problems like this. AND FREAKING APPLE ISSNT ABLE TO FIX IT !!??? I can't beleive!

[Medech2012]

@theincredibleschalk I am glad I could help.

[rjbme]

Seems like using conductive tape might be the ideal solution because I think the issue is the contacts rubbing the bottom cover.

[Medech2012]

@rjbme I have been thinking about that, I understand but if the conductive tape peels off with time and heat, it may short circuit some components, so I am not sure about conductive tape.