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MacBook Pro 17" Unibody fixing noise fan and overheat

Introduction

MacBook Pro 17" Unibody 2.2GHz early 2011 Duo

Vibrating noise from new MacBook Pro ?

Rattling fan ? Overheating ?

Give this a try !

What you need

  1. MacBook Pro 17" Unibody fixing noise fan and overheat, Before starting: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • I am using Husky screwdrivers HD 74501 U & HD 74502 Y

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  2. MacBook Pro 17" Unibody fixing noise fan and overheat, Getting ready: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Turn your MBP upside down

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  3. MacBook Pro 17" Unibody fixing noise fan and overheat, Screws first: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screws from the back cover

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  4. MacBook Pro 17" Unibody fixing noise fan and overheat, Open it !: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully open the back cover.

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  6. MacBook Pro 17" Unibody fixing noise fan and overheat, Dust ? No, thanks !: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the dust . I am using a vacuum cleaner here with a brush.

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  7. MacBook Pro 17" Unibody fixing noise fan and overheat, Apple warranty: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Keep your Apple warranty by disconnecting the battery and DO NO TOUCH any electronic parts and chips ! Also touch any metal item to unload the body static.

    • Keep your Apple warranty and disconnect the battery.

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  8. MacBook Pro 17" Unibody fixing noise fan and overheat, Disconnect the fan: step 7, image 1 of 3 MacBook Pro 17" Unibody fixing noise fan and overheat, Disconnect the fan: step 7, image 2 of 3 MacBook Pro 17" Unibody fixing noise fan and overheat, Disconnect the fan: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Disconnect the fan from the mainboard.

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  9. MacBook Pro 17" Unibody fixing noise fan and overheat, Almost there !: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 3 screws that fron the fan fixture.

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  10. MacBook Pro 17" Unibody fixing noise fan and overheat, Take a walk on the wild side !: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Clean the dust with a very soft toilet paper.

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  11. MacBook Pro 17" Unibody fixing noise fan and overheat, Finally!: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • This is what I´ve found inside one fan !

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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6 Comments

I’d be careful about using a vacuum cleaner on the inside of the computer as it can cause static discharge and zap your components.

pov - Reply

Thanks a lot s

!

Sanzi Gao - Reply

Sanzi Gao - you are welcome!

LAOMUSIC ARTS - Reply

@laomusicarts do you know where I might be able to get an HD-74501 screwdriver. New or Used?

Kendall Lui - Reply

Since my 2008 Macbook Pro has been overheating for a while I tried this. Unfortunately everything inside is quite clean: no dust in the fans or heat-sinks.

The fans run quite well , and get going pretty fast as the device heats up. Any other ideas are welcome, This was a GREAT machine and I miss using it.

Eric Hammond - Reply

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