My Problem

Just a noisy fan on the right side.

My Fix

Smooth.

My Advice

Great all around experience. Easy to order, fast shipping, part fit exactly like the Apple part it replaced.

My Problem

I wouldn't call any Apple product a cow (I love me some Mac). But, my laptop was making a horrible noise and vibrating due to a failing fan.

My Fix

After researching online and getting some confidence to perform laptop surgery, I fixed it -- with a new fan I found on iFixit.com. My laptop is about four years old, so the fan was more than twice the price, but that's life. The replacement fan arrived quickly.

My Advice

Do it sooner, rather than later! I was nervous about opening up the laptop myself. I spent a couple extra weeks hearing the horrible noise and vibrations... Now, it is silent and I am humming.

My Problem

My MacBook Pro right fan was clicking at high RPMs. It is the slightly older model so when I took it to Apple with no warranty they were going to charge me tons (>$200) to fix it. Then I found this website which was a life/money saver. Ended up costing $58 (part, two tools, shipping) from ifixit

My Fix

Using the ifixit instructions for replacing my MacBook Pro right fan, I went step by step and completed the installation without a single problem. The whole process took about 20 minutes and all I had to do was follow the PDF that I was conveniently available for download off of the site.

My Advice

Everything was self explanatory. If you can use a screwdriver and have basic common sense you'll be just fine.

My Problem

My MacBook Pro suddenly began sounding like a jet plane getting ready for takeoff.

At first I thought it was the hard disk, but after researching the symptoms online, I learned that the hard disk is on the left side of the computer. The noise was coming from the right side, so I suspected the right fan.

I downloaded smcFanControl (www.eidac.de), and, sure enough, the noise pitch followed the fan RPM.

Although Apple's estimate to replace the fan was reasonable, they quoted a 3 to 5 day turnaround. Not wanting to go that long without the computer, and since it was still usable, I decided to order a fan and attempt the repair myself.

My Fix

Start to finish, the repair took less than 30 minutes. If you have replaced, for example, an iPhone battery, this is a snap. However, even if you've never cracked open a computer, this might take a bit longer, but it should not be very difficult.

By the way, it looks like replacing the hard disk or the left fan should be equally easy, requiring just about the same amount of disassembly.

My Advice

Make sure you have the usual stuff - good bright lighting, a magnifying glass, decent mini-screwdrivers, and, of course, rule number one, patience.

Slightly magnetized screwdrivers make the screw replacement job easier. A small spudger is useful for detaching the tiny ribbon cable connectors. I used the one that came with my iPhone battery replacement kit, but you can get one at any computer parts store. A small pair of tweezers is helpful when reattaching the ribbon cables.

You'll be removing six or seven different types of tiny screws, so reassembly will be easier if you print out the replacement guide and number each different type. Use small correspondingly marked containers - an egg carton, small spice bowls, whatever works - to hold the screws.

My Problem

Humming noise were coming from the right fan.

My Fix

Perfect! I'd already used the iFixit guide to diagnose the problem.

My Advice

iFixit prying tool, came with another purchase (iPhone 3G battery kit) helped a great deal when disengaging plastic clips (step 8).

My Problem

The right fan was doing a big ratle and was not even able to reach higer rpm.

My Fix

The repair went smoothly. My only difficulty was re-attaching the keyboard lid to the frame because the clips near the superdrive. I had to press it firmly to attach them.

My Advice

Not much advice. Just be patient with the superdrive clips and dont be affraid to press it a little bit.

My Problem

My MacBook Pro developed a noise that sounded a lot like a bad bearing to me. I assumed it was my hard drive so I replaced it with a higher capacity model. That had no effect on the noise. I realized the culprit was the right fan. Oh, well... more storage space is always a good thing.

My Fix

After watching a repair video (and having done the drive replacement), the procedure to replace the fan was familiar.

My Advice

Don't forget those two little screws inside the battery compartment that face toward the front of the computer. It's easy to do if you're following the procedure from memory. Leave them in and it will seem that you are just having a little trouble detaching the front edge of the keyboard when actually you are trying to rip those two little screws out of their threaded holes.

My Problem

This was project I decided to do for a friend who spent a lot of money on a laptop for her grandchild. Laptop was over-heating.

My Fix

Repair was flawless and quick thanks to www.ifixit.com step by step instructions. Sorry, no rogue ravens. But, I did see a troll spying at my progress from behind the parts bin.

My Advice

The screws are small and easy to loose. Keep a small bin to collect the screws.

My Problem

My right fan started making ridiculously loud noises, it would even wake me from sleep when I left it on overnight.

My Fix

Super easy, first time I've ever worked on a laptop (usually just replace desktop parts). Took about 30 minutes of time total from taking it apart to getting it up and running again.

My Advice

Make sure to remember to buy a Torx screwdriver. I had a set of Torx and didn't check the size, ended up way smaller than what I had. Quick trip to Fry's fixed the problem but would have been better if I ordered at the same time as the parts.

My Problem

MacBook Pro 15" 1260 - logic board defective and audio jack broken off in the left I/0 audio port.

My Fix

Replaced both fans - left I/0 board and logic board using ifixit guides. Guides were superb, repair done in no time and machine working perfectly. I replaced a 2.5 board with a 2.6 and have a slightly faster machine too!

My Advice

No too difficult - just be methodical and follow the instructions in the guides.