@svheuven , same machine same problem. i did some googling and youtubing it seems famous, the problem we had. and its not harmful, but i dont like the sound of it. there's actually a fix
@rainblack11 Yes i'm actually on a different machine now, or basically a new one as intel graphics died, apple pulled it apart and replaced basically the whole logic board and cpu. after they did that i haven't noticed any more sounds. i think that i must have been something to do with how tight the case is done up... Basically the best advise i can give you is to not drag yourself down into the negativity/problems as if you do, they will drive you insane. and i'm speaking from experience here!
@b4bt you are right, i now am not gonna care bout the sound, the first few days when i heard the noise, it was like so heartbreaking, this machine causae me a bomb. its also my first apple, but now i just tell myself, its okay as long as its working well. thanks =)
Hi! I have the same machine, same problem. Seems to be some tension in the aluminium case or something. Mine makes the noise most clearly when off (or standby), upside down, when I touch the bottom of the case. Various locations around the middle of the case make various ping/ting/click sounds. Working with the machine on my lap is occasionaly quite annoying. Oh, and it's obviously not the hard drive, for those who might suggest so.
Does the sound usually come from the left side of the machine? If so, could be just some dust stuck in between the fans. But if you hear a screeching sound, then it could be from the hard-drive coming into contact with the unibody chassis. In either case, I would go return it to apple, as it's not meant to have those kind of sounds. If this was helpful, then make sure to subscribe :D. Good luck!
@svheuven , same machine same problem. i did some googling and youtubing it seems famous, the problem we had. and its not harmful, but i dont like the sound of it. there's actually a fix
youtube.com/watch?v=0uuhLyxKjRo&NR=1
rainblack11 6 months ago
@rainblack11 Yes i'm actually on a different machine now, or basically a new one as intel graphics died, apple pulled it apart and replaced basically the whole logic board and cpu. after they did that i haven't noticed any more sounds. i think that i must have been something to do with how tight the case is done up... Basically the best advise i can give you is to not drag yourself down into the negativity/problems as if you do, they will drive you insane. and i'm speaking from experience here!
b4bt 6 months ago
@b4bt you are right, i now am not gonna care bout the sound, the first few days when i heard the noise, it was like so heartbreaking, this machine causae me a bomb. its also my first apple, but now i just tell myself, its okay as long as its working well. thanks =)
rainblack11 6 months ago
Hi! I have the same machine, same problem. Seems to be some tension in the aluminium case or something. Mine makes the noise most clearly when off (or standby), upside down, when I touch the bottom of the case. Various locations around the middle of the case make various ping/ting/click sounds. Working with the machine on my lap is occasionaly quite annoying. Oh, and it's obviously not the hard drive, for those who might suggest so.
svheuven 8 months ago
I HAVE EXACTLY THE SAME THING
apiiej19 9 months ago
Does the sound usually come from the left side of the machine? If so, could be just some dust stuck in between the fans. But if you hear a screeching sound, then it could be from the hard-drive coming into contact with the unibody chassis. In either case, I would go return it to apple, as it's not meant to have those kind of sounds. If this was helpful, then make sure to subscribe :D. Good luck!
MacTechDish 10 months ago