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    2016 Macbook Pro Hinge Noise

    I switched between 3 different configurations of the 2016 Macbook Pro, both non-touch bar and touch bar models. All three of the Macbooks made a somewhat quiet noise when opened, sometimes when closed. It sometimes sounds like a click, but other times it's a bit louder and sounds like a sticky...
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    Weird noise MacBook Air 13"

    Hello, does anyone know what this noise from MacBook Air 13" could be? - 0:03. It comes at the startup or after waking it up from sleep. Thanks for any help!
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    2012 Mac Mini - Fan Noise considered normal at idle?

    Yesterday I found a great Mac Mini deal on Craigslist. It's the upgraded 2012 2.6 Quad Core. - 2012 Mac Mini - i7 Quad Core @ 2.6 GHz - 16 GB RAM - 512 GB SSD - 1 TB HDD I'm excited to have a real desktop Mac with a considerable amount of internal storage, both of which are firsts for me...
  4. blairian89

    2016 MacBook Pro Problem

    Well, tomorrow I have the distinct honor and pleasure of going to the Genius Bar for my Late 2016 MacBook Pro; 2.9/1TB/16GB/460 in Silver. It has developed a very loud and distinct "CLICK" noise that occurs on cold boot and intermittently throughout use. I spoke to Apple Support on chat and the...
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    electrical/coil whine noise coming from 2016 tBMBP?

    It is not noticeable during regular use, but if I place my ear close to the keyboard or speakers of my MacBook Pro in a quiet room, I can hear some sort of electrical current sounding noise. Does anyone with the 15 or 13 inch tbMBP notice this? Any older models have this sound? I know that this...
  6. Mark.Shea87

    iPhone 7/7+ issue reporting

    I've already noticed a potential issue with my iPhone 7 plus. There is an audible clicking sound when I press on the screen with force (not the 3d touch vibration) even when I turn the phone off. Its especially noticeable on the left side of the phone. Almost sounds like the screen isn't fully...
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    Help! rMBP (2015) Grinding Noise?

    Help! My rMBP (which, by the way, the warranty just ran out a week ago. Bummer.) is making a grinding noise. The noise doesn't happen often, and it only lasts for a second or two and then stops and then I don't hear the fan at all. It's happened twice since last night. I'm very worried about it...
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    iPhone SE Random Click Noises

    Hello. My new SE sometimes - 2-3 times a day, like old CRT TVs - clicks randomly when it's in my hands or not. The click does not sounds like classic camera rattle, It's like an physical click noise, not electrical. Anyone has the same problem? How can I prove this sound to Apple Store while it...
  9. ifraaank

    Exchanging fans for new/quieter ones cMP 2009-2012

    Hello. Is it possible to change the stock fans in the Mac Pro, with some from another brand? Maybe some more effective fans or quieter fans, by another brand possibly? I'm specifically thinking about the Power Supply fan and the Expansion Slot fan as I think they are a bit noisy. Thanks...
  10. Nathanshayler

    HELP! MY IPAD MINI JUST MADE THE WEIRDEST NOISE!!

    hey, I've just been asleep when all of a sudden my iPad mini started this really loud electronic sound. I though it wasn't the iPad but I got up, and hit the iPad (because I blamed that first) and it stopped. Oh my god I was so scared, louder than an alien landing or something?? Anyone else had...
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    Mac pro 2009 high-pitched noise with firewire interface

    Hello, I posted about the same thing also to the digital audio section but figured this might be a better place to find a solution to my problem. Recently I bought a used Mac pro '09 and I'm using my RME Fireface 400 with it. Everything is stable and working as it should except that every time...
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    Mac pro '09 high-pitched noise with firewire interface

    Hello, recently I bought a used Mac pro '09 and I'm using my RME Fireface 400 with it. Everything is stable and working as it should except that every time I'm playing audio through the interface there's a high pitched tone ringing inside the computer. This ~8 kHz whistling is not loud but it's...
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    MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015)

    Any ideas what the problem with my Macbook Pro is? I plan to take it to the Apple Store but was seeing if other people have been having the same issue as me. Do take into account that my drive in encrypted so it might have something to do that. Specs: MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early...
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    Sudden High-Pitched Overheating

    Hello. I will preface this post with some information. I have a Macbook Pro 15 inch running OS X 10.9.5. I've had the computer since December of 2014. The other day, I took my computer out of the bag that I keep it in. It had been in the bag all day, and has been under the conditions it was...
  15. 0okm

    Noise when waking up MacBook Pro

    Hi everyone! Since about a month every time when i wake up my MacBook Pro 15" (late 2008) it makes strange noises. It is hard to describe them so below is a video which i have recorded: Anyone have any idea what is that noise?
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    Fusion Drive soundlevel adapting to iMac over time?

    Hello I've received my new iMac 5k a couple of days ago, maxed out settings except for a 3TB Fusion Drive. Like mentioned before, some people are complaining about the noise level for the Fusion Drive. I myself believe it's a bit too noticeable when working in a quiet environment. However, my...
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    iMac G5 20" with loud fan like noise...

    Hello everyone, I've aquired a iMac G5 20" unit with the powerpc processor a bunch of months ago. It sat in my home office on the floor as I was told it's dead and my plans were to eventually take a look at it. Well with the help of a friend last night, we turned it on and to my surprise...it...