The first step is to disassemble the laptop, for which youll need the aforementioned t6 torx and phillips screwdriver. After that, grab the cover at the display side of macbook near the fan ribs. Because the accepted answer show philips screws its a good assumption that the op has the non retina display and hence the philip screws. He refunded my money in full when i informed him that it does not work at all.
So i got a macbook pro bought in september 2011 and my fan makes a rattling noise, i think i can fix it, but i cant get out the fan because i dont have the right screwdriver. The macbook pro sometimes unofficially abbreviated as mbp is a line of macintosh portable computers introduced in january 2006, by apple inc. Macbook screwdriver set, professional macbook screwdriver repair tool kit with. Pentalobe 5 for opening the back panel screws, support macbook air a1465 a1466 a69 a70, macbook pro with retina display a1425 a1502 a98, macbook 12 inch a1534. Fan assembly for macbook and macbook pro unibody mac parts and send in mac repair service for your apple macbook, macbook pro, imac, iphone or ipad. Qnine screwdriver set for apple macbook pro retina and air, 6pcs. The fan cable may be adhered to the logic boardto avoid tearing the cable, gently peel it up while lifting the fan. Laprite 5 in 1 screwdriver set for apple macbook, macbook air, macbook pro fits all models compatible models. Mac pro has three fans on the front of the computer and vents on the front and back. Lift the fan and push it gently towards the back edge of the macbook to free the fan cable from its socket. Macbook air computers have vents along the back near the clutch. These four torx t5 screws secure the fan to the top case. We also boast an active community focused on purchasing decisions and technical aspects of the iphone, ipod, ipad, and mac platforms. P5 pentalobe s2 screwdriver for macbook air and macbook pro retina lower case.
Qnine screwdriver set for apple macbook pro retina 15 inch, include pentalobe 5, t5, t6, phillips, triwing screwdriver repair tools kit for macbook air 11 inch 4. After reading some blogs, i decided that i should open up the bottom so that i can clean dust off the fan im currently in taiwan for a few months. By default, on ordinary load, the fans in a macbook pro run at 2000 rpm. Screwdriver set for macbook, triwing phillips pentalobe 5 pentalobe t5 pentalobe t6 screwdrivers repair tool kit for apple macbook mac retina pro air. Screwdriver set for macbook, triwing phillips pentalobe 5. Before attempting a self repair on this i would personally take this to apple under your 1 year manufacturers warranty. Excessive fan noise tends to be a rather common problem for many macbook pro owners. Lets assume you are talking about something with the same body as the current macbook pro with retina. As with the 11inch macbook air, i was able to remove all 10 case screws with a small slotted screwdriver. I think i need a six point, but im not sure and i dont want to buy the wrong one. Ive always run mine at 3000 rpm, to keep the cpugpu temperatures extra low. Can be used for macbook air as well as macbook pro with retina display.
Macbook pro has vents along the side and on the back. Little things for electronics are pretty cheap here. You can set favorite settings for the leftright fans in your macbook pro. If your macbook is performing hotter than usual, the cooling fans and other areas might. Macbook pro 15 retina display mid 2015 right fan replacement. The fan will slowly increase its speed under load and reaches up to 39 dba. Phillips for opening the back panel screws, support macbook pro old models a1278 a1286 a1297. Macbook screwdriver set, professional macbook screwdriver. Willhom 9228620 laptop cpu cooling fan replacement for macbook pro unibody a1278 a42 2008,2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 4. The older my macbook pro gets, the more its cooling fan spins, and the less pleasant it is to use. I want to make sure what screwdriver to buy for june. Macbook pro unibody mid 2009 to mid 2012 and macbook unibody a1278 and a42 fan. Buy products related to macbook pro screwdriver products and see what customers say about macbook pro screwdriver products on. Macbook pro macrumors attracts a broad audience of both consumers and professionals interested in the latest technologies and products.
The surface your device rests on can block its vents, affecting fan behavior. Find great deals on ebay for macbook pro screwdrivers. Precision screwdriver macbook air macbook pro repair tool kit w 1. You can find the year of your mbp by running the serial number on apple website. The single fan does a pretty good job and the fan noise is similar to the old macbook pro with function keys. Also, when i do the replacement how should i clean the dust from the inside of the computer.
However, i would give 4 stars because the seller was honest. Macbook pro 15 unibody early 2011 right fan replacement. My june mid2015 macbook pro retina has been getting hot recently. A small amount of heatsink compound is on the processor, so it might be a bit sticky. Fan screws for macbook pro a1708 late 2016 mll42ll, mluq2ll and mid 2017 mpxq2ll, mpxt2ll. Personal portable cooler ac air conditioner unit air fan humidifier purifier us. Smcfancontrol gives you the control to decide what speeds your fans should be running at. However it should not be excessively noisy or running at a high speed all the time. Im replacing the left fan on my mid 2009 macbook pro. Do i need a special screwdriver to do the replacement. This simple tool set made upgrading the ssd in my 2015 macbook pro a piece of cake. Vron pentalobe screwdriver tool kit for macbook air pro.
It is the higherend model of the macbook family, sitting above the consumerfocused macbook air, and is available in inch and 16inch screen sizes. This product does not work on my macbook pro inch 2012. The output for the fans is located below the bottom of the screen. As far as the macbook pro screws go, as kd5mdk said, keeping the screwdriver in line with the screw, compensating for the angle, is critical to getting the screws out safely. New macbook pro is crafted from a single piece of aluminum. Description this kit includes three screwdrivers and one helper stick. Unless you have the tiny, fanless macbook, then your macbook pro or macbook air will occasionally fire up its cooling fan to keep its thermals in check. Sarah tew cnet if your macbooks fan is running too loud for too long, and too frequently, you may have a problem. In order to remove and replace the keyboard the entire macbook pro mbp has to be disassembled. Pentalobe screwdriver triwing for taking off the battery screws, support macbook pro old models a1278 a1286 a1297. Macbook tool kit laprite 5 in 1 screwdriver set for.
Screwdriver tool kit pentalobe screwdriver for macbook air pro and retina. Did you know you can also buy ram for macbook pro on amazon. About fans and fan noise in your apple product apple support. After that, you need to gently unscrew former ssd using torx t5. Your fan is there to cool your macbook, but sometimes it can get too damn loud. The mid 2012 macbook pro 15 retina display requires a p5 pentalobe screwdriver to take the bottom case off. Australia has lead to a buildup of a dust carpet inside the fan assemblies on my late 2011 macbook pro. If your macbook is also prone to running hot, there are seven ways you can keep it cool and quiet. Introduction replace a faulty fan to keep things cool. If you dont already have one, its best to buy a kit that includes a p5 bit. Macbook pro unibody mid 2012 fan replacement ifixit. Macbook pro 15 late 2008 through mid 2012 excluding mid 2009 2. How to open retina macbook pro to clean dust youtube.
Open the bottom of your macbook with a screwdriver and use compressed air to blow away any dirt it had. Macbook air 11 inch or inch all version macbook pro inch 15 inch or 17 inch all version macbook inch all version 2015 new macbook all version this kit includes 4 screwdrivers and 1 help stick. New macbook pro 25 in 1 repair tool screwdriver kit for macbook air smart phones. Finally you will need a tube of compressed air to clean up your fans. Screw extractors, then your cheap choice to put it back together is just make a saw cut in the top of the screw. Macbook pro 15 unibody mid 2012 left fan replacement. Best where to buy screwdriver for macbook pro the best home. Both the and 15 mid 2012 macbook pro have philips screws on the lower case however the 15 mid 2012 macbook pro with retina has pentalobe screws. The mid 2012 macbook pro 15 retina display requires a p5 pentalobe screwdriver to. If it is running at maximum rpm usually about 6000 on a macbook pro, this indicates there is software running on your mac that is stressing the cpu or gpu. Google nest learning thermostat 3rd generation white. My three yearold macbook pro recently started emitting a constant racket from its left fan which sounds something like this. You will notice numerous openings in the black part of the body of the compu.
While the loud noise coming from the fans of your macbook pro very rarely cause significant damage, it can be quite a distracting problem, especially if you are. A 17inch version was sold from april 2006 to june 2012. If like me, you are rocking a macbook pro retina mid2014 or if you have. Now, beginning with the touch bar macbook pro in 2016 including the. Open activity monitor to see which apps are using the most cpu. One tool removes the back panels screws, theres a plastic pry stick to help remove the back panel after the screws are out, and then the third tool removes the screw holding the ssd in its socket. Tech armor 120 ml pro cleaning kit with extramove formula. Precision pentalobe screwdriver set p2 p5 p6 5point 5star 0.
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