New MacBook Pro fan noises?

anonymousanonymous
in Computers & Internet

I got a MacBook Pro a few weeks ago, and I've noticed that when I'm not really doing anything (as in, I'm usually just browsing the Internet/not running any heavy programs) there's a light noise coming from the computer/the computer fan. Should this be happening, or should it be completely silent? I know the fan turns on when you're doing something that requires a lot of battery power/energy, and makes a sound similar to rushing air, but when you're not doing much what kind of noise should a new computer be making?

Thanks!

Comments

  • silvertongueddevilsilvertongueddevil

    The fans make no noise at all unless they get faster from heat sensors. Be sure your idea of "not doing much" makes sense. Watching HD video / Youtube, or playing games is more than you think.

    If you are sure it makes a loud noise when you first turn it on cold, reset the SMC.

    If it still makes noise when cold after resetting the SMC, take it to the repair shop.

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  • jonathan-chajonathan-cha

    Macs have really loud fans its gets really annoying. If the bottom does not appear that hot then get the mac replaced the sensors could be malfunctioning

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