MacBook Pro Fan Noise Loud

4.5

Fans spinning at high speed even with minimal apps open.

Symptoms
  • Constant whirring
  • Hot bottom
  • Throttling
Possible Causes
  • Dust
  • High CPU usage
  • Spotlight indexing
  • Old thermal paste

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Check Activity Monitor

Find apps using high % CPU.

2

Reset SMC

Fixes power/fan management on Intel Macs.

3

Clean Vents

Use compressed air on the back hinge.

When to See a Technician

Grinding noise means the fan bearing is failing.

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