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MacBook Pro 17" Unibody 2.2GHz early 2011 Duo
Vibrating noise from new MacBook Pro ?
Rattling fan ? Overheating ?
Give this a try !
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I am using Husky screwdrivers HD 74501 U & HD 74502 Y
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Turn your MBP upside down
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Remove the screws from the back cover
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Carefully open the back cover.
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Remove the dust . I am using a vacuum cleaner here with a brush.
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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.
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Keep your Apple warranty and disconnect the battery.
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Disconnect the fan from the mainboard.
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Remove the 3 screws that fron the fan fixture.
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Clean the dust with a very soft toilet paper.
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This is what I´ve found inside one fan !
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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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.
Thanks a lot s
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Sanzi Gao - you are welcome!
@laomusicarts do you know where I might be able to get an HD-74501 screwdriver. New or Used?
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.
