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  1. UroTrash

    UroTrash Four Time F1 World Champ Consultant Owner

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    All the sudden my Mac has started blowing a nice breeze out its bottom with a loud as hell fan.

    Its never done that before, is it normal?
     
    UroTrash, Jul 22, 2009
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  2. EnzymaticRacer

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    a little unusual for Macs, but not unheard of... (sorry for the pun)

    Anyways, just get some canned air and with your computer OFF, and preferably outside (you will be blowing a TON of dust around), blow air through all of the vents, in both directions.

    Do it thoroughly, it will take some time to dislodge all of the dust that has built up in the heatsinks and fan blades, but blowing out all of that dust is the first thing to try.
     
    EnzymaticRacer, Jul 22, 2009
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  3. Etcetera

    Etcetera Two Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    Sir, take care to remove the turtleneck sweater from the device and it shall run many degrees cooler.
     
    Etcetera, Jul 23, 2009
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  4. UroTrash

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    Good idea.

    :)
     
    UroTrash, Jul 23, 2009
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  5. Steveny360

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    I'm a mac I'm a PC. ah.... no your not, your a annoyingly loud turbo fan.
     
    Steveny360, Jul 23, 2009
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  6. jimpo1

    jimpo1 Two Time F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    Who is your Mac? Is this related to the 'Your Anus' thread that you started? :) "nice breeze out its bottom....."
     
    jimpo1, Jul 23, 2009
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  7. UroTrash

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    You know come to think of it....my wife did something to the mac and its all quiet now and no breeze is blowing.... Coincidence? I think not!
     
    UroTrash, Jul 23, 2009
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  8. MarkPDX

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    Mine occasionally does that, not really any big deal as far as I can tell. It's just hot enough that the fans really kick on. If you are really concerned just shut it off for a while and restart.
     
    MarkPDX, Aug 3, 2009
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