My Problem

The fan was broken: it was making a lot of noise since it is already 5 years old i thought it would be wise to put in a new one.

My Fix

The repair went smoothly, i already opened my macbook several times to clean the fan, but since that didn't resolve the issue i decided to replace it completely.

For a video of the process: http://vimeo.com/molamola/fanrepair

My Advice

It's not that hard to open the macbook and replace the fan, just make sure you keep track of the different screws you take out during all steps in the guide. I put the screws on a piece of paper with corresponding guide numbers, it helped me.

My Problem

I had a noisy defective macbook fan, so i needed to replace it with a new one.

My Fix

Since i already tried to clean the fan a couple of times using the instructions on ifixit i was already a step ahead, i knew how to open my macbook and find the fan.

To see a video of the replacement process, check:

http://vimeo.com/molamola/fanrepair

My Advice

No particular advice, just be careful to remember which screws go where, since they are almost all different in size. I had a sheet of paper next to my macbook with the different step numbers written on it, where i put the screws so i could keep track of the steps.

My Problem

The old fan didn't work.

My Fix

The repair went well.

My Advice

Better keep all the screws in a save place and organized.

My Problem

The cooling fan stopped working.

My Fix

We found the part on iFixit, which was easy and then I followed the directions found on the site. It was very easy.

My Advice

Keep your parts and screws in order as you removed them then follow the directions in reverse to reassemble.

My Problem

Even through I am just using my Macbook with a Core 2 Duo cpu only for watching movies and hearing music the noisy fan did bother me.

Given the fact that it is ~ 6 years old the dust removal did not help so I decided to give a new fan a try

My Fix

The repair went very smooth - it is just removing screws, being careful and putting the screws in their place.

My Advice

Print out the guide an place every part you remove at the paper on which the corresponding step is described.

My Problem

My fan made noise and wouldn't spin in high speeds thus I needed it replaced. It would get stuck at 3000 rpm and start rattling.

My Fix

Repair went great, easy to do and follow, was completed in less than 20 min.

My Advice

Just make sure you secure and label them screws, and keep you cat away.

My Problem

fan was going out.

My Fix

The repair went great my fan was so clogged up with lint. i sprayed out the entire system with compressed air worked the best.

My Advice

spray out your fan when you clean it.

My Problem

The old Macbook was running very hot and shutting down.

My Fix

I replaced the fan and now it's fine. It will live out it's days as a media server on our entertainment center :)

My Advice

Suggest keep the screws organized in size order - I had to measure them when reassembling...

My Problem

The fan on my MacBook was broken.

My Fix

Excellent! The guide on your site was simple and easy to follow!

My Advice

Just follow the guide! It's perfect.

My Problem

My fan was growing louder and louder with time, and the macbook was starting to occasionally shutdown from overheating.

My Fix

Went well. The guide, especially photos were extremely helpful. Used the small part of a pencap instead of a spudger.

My Advice

Pay attention to Step 6. Screws definitely can strip very easily. Fortunately for me, they also pry out without too much difficulty.

A set of fine point tweezers is helpful for taking out loosened screws and putting in a safe place.