Left fan spins full speed at startup since logicboard repair

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MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 & A1260

2.2, 2.4, 2.5, or 2.6 GHz Core 2 Duo processor

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Ken @ken86525

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Postado: 1 de mar de 2011

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Left fan spins full speed at startup since logicboard repair

Hi,

A) SUMMARY:

Since having my logicboard repaired following a no-boot-at-all problem, my left fan spins like crazy from startup. Right fan appears normal.

B) SYMPTOMS:

1) Left fan starts at startup (i.e. as soon as power button is pressed).

2) iStats Menu indicates:

a) left fan 0 rpm (but left fan is spinning at top speed, opened MBP to check)

b) right fan 1998 rpm (normal)

c) Overall temperature 30 deg C (GPU heatskink 35 deg C, Heatskink A 33 deg C, Heatskink B 30 deg C, all other readings about 30 deg C)

3) Apple Hardware Test (done twice) reads:

Alert! Apple Hardware Test has detected an error.

4MOT/1/40000002: Left side-0

Pass Number: 1

Total Time Testing: 2mins 55 secs

C) ATTEMPTS TO FIX:

PRAM, NVRAM and SMC reset - No change.

D) QUESTION:

Any suggestions as to what might be the problem and how to fix it? Hardware or software? Are there any other tests to do to determine the cause?

Thanks in advance,

Ken

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Take it back to whomever did the repair and request a fix or a refund.

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A web search for your error reveals no solution. If you had this repaired at an Apple Store it should at least be covered for a couple of months. If so I would contact Apple and they will FEDEX you a shipping box. Turn around is usually four days anywhere in the world. In Belgium it's: Belgium

Flemish: (32) 070 700 772

French: (32) 070 700 773

www.apple.com/benl/support/

www.apple.com/befr/support/

3 de mar de 2011 por mayer

Hi Mayer,

Thanks for the input. Do you mean to say that my fan problem is hardware related? Is your answer based on experience or a simple guess?

Just for you info, I live in Belgium and the the logic board was fixed in the USA. Sending it back neither a cheap nor the easiest solution, therefore, iFixit being a DIY website, I'm hoping to find a DIY fix if possible.

Thanks,

Ken

3 de mar de 2011 por Ken

To check to see if it's not hardware related, just boot up from a system installation disk. If the fan problem goes away it's software, if it stays, it's hardware.

3 de mar de 2011 por mayer

Just received a message from the repair shop. They claim the fan, which has an inbuilt regulator, is failing.

I opened the MBP, disconnected both fans, connected the right to the left and it appeared much more silent. I have therefore ordered a new fan.

I will post the result as soon as the new fan's installed.

Thanks none the less for your feedback.

Regards,

Ken

PS: Gave the installation DVD away so can't run your check. Besides, would the test tell me if it's a logicboard or fan hardware problem?

4 de mar de 2011 por Ken

The original installation disk contains diagnostics that can be accessed by starting and holding down the "D" key. See if you can get it back as the system can't be installed on another model Mac.

4 de mar de 2011 por mayer

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A web search for your error reveals no solution. If you had this repaired at an Apple Store it should at least be covered for a couple of months. If so I would contact Apple and they will FEDEX you a shipping box. Turn around is usually four days anywhere in the world. In Belgium it's: Belgium

Flemish: (32) 070 700 772

French: (32) 070 700 773

www.apple.com/benl/support/

www.apple.com/befr/support/ — mayer
Hi Mayer,

Thanks for the input. Do you mean to say that my fan problem is hardware related? Is your answer based on experience or a simple guess?

Just for you info, I live in Belgium and the the logic board was fixed in the USA. Sending it back neither a cheap nor the easiest solution, therefore, iFixit being a DIY website, I'm hoping to find a DIY fix if possible.

Thanks,

Ken — Ken
To check to see if it's not hardware related, just boot up from a system installation disk. If the fan problem goes away it's software, if it stays, it's hardware. — mayer
Just received a message from the repair shop. They claim the fan, which has an inbuilt regulator, is failing.

I opened the MBP, disconnected both fans, connected the right to the left and it appeared much more silent. I have therefore ordered a new fan.

I will post the result as soon as the new fan's installed.

Thanks none the less for your feedback.

Regards,

Ken

PS: Gave the installation DVD away so can't run your check. Besides, would the test tell me if it's a logicboard or fan hardware problem? — Ken
The original installation disk contains diagnostics that can be accessed by starting and holding down the "D" key. See if you can get it back as the system can't be installed on another model Mac. — mayer