Macbook Pro 17 Unibody Fixing Noise Fan And Overheat Repair Guide

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10

Time Required

                          40 minutes            

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Introduction

Vibrating noise from new MacBook Pro ?

Rattling fan ? Overheating ?

Give this a try !

What you need

Step 1

              Before starting               

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

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

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Step 2

              Getting ready               

• Turn your MBP upside down

Turn your MBP upside down

Step 3

              Screws first               

• Remove the screws from the back cover

Remove the screws from the back cover

Step 4

              Open it !               

• Carefully open the back cover.

Carefully open the back cover.

Step 5

              Dust ? No, thanks !               

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

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

Step 6

              Apple warranty               

• 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.

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.

Step 7

              Disconnect the fan               

• Disconnect the fan from the mainboard.

Disconnect the fan from the mainboard.

Step 8

              Almost there !               

• Remove the 3 screws that fron the fan fixture.

Remove the 3 screws that fron the fan fixture.

Step 9

              Take a walk on the wild side !               

• Clean the dust with a very soft toilet paper.

Clean the dust with a very soft toilet paper.

Step 10

              Finally!               

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

This is what I´ve found inside one fan !

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

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pov - Nov 9, 2019

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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.

Sanzi Gao - Nov 21, 2019

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Thanks a lot s

!

LAOMUSIC ARTS - Apr 9, 2020

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Sanzi Gao - you are welcome!

Kendall Lui - Jan 31, 2021

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

Eric Hammond - Mar 23, 2022

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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.