Powerbook problem
 

I have been experancing some odd noises coming from the bottom left of the powerbook (left of the trackpad). The noise stops if i move the powerbook lightly side to side (i.e rocking it slightly)

It also stops the long periods after i have taken it out of the house for a long drive somewhere. (When i went to france the noise stoppped for weeks). Its a sort of whirring noise that gets worse the longer i leave it.

Any ideas?

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Couuld you try taking it off of a table that its situated on and try it on another?

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the problem is with the computer, not the table ;)

Thanks for helping though

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could be a bearing in the fan or something similar? is anything likely to be blocking the airflow?

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thats what i think, it would explain the fact it stops for a while when moved and also when it slows the computer down when it gets bad?

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Thought it could be the hdd, have a look at the pics here, it shows you the insides, maybe you can think of something else

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I also think it may be the hard drive but why would to stop after movement?

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i reckon you might have nailed it , have you tried placing it on its side and see what happens ???????? :)

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not much happens

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Methinks you should take it to your local Apple store.

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nice one sherlock :rolleyes: :D :D :D

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It may be better doing that than attempting a repair yourself. Apple charge a lot for repairs, but at least they leave the warranty intact.

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fair play if it is still under warranty :)

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There is only one, which is in London, and it isn't even open yet. :erm:

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/08..._london_store/

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way to flash mob ;)