Powerbook problem

**Damien** · 18-10-2004, 17:54

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?

MadGamer · 18-10-2004, 18:18

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Originally Posted by Damien

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?

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

**Damien** · 18-10-2004, 18:18

the problem is with the computer, not the table

Thanks for helping though

Dave Stones · 18-10-2004, 18:20

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

**Damien** · 18-10-2004, 18:21

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Originally Posted by Dave Stones

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

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?

bopdude · 18-10-2004, 18:23

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

**Damien** · 18-10-2004, 18:28

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

paulyoung666 · 18-10-2004, 18:29

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Originally Posted by bopdude

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

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

**Damien** · 18-10-2004, 19:02

not much happens

MadGamer · 18-10-2004, 19:34

Methinks you should take it to your local Apple store.

paulyoung666 · 18-10-2004, 20:35

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Originally Posted by Wayne A

Methinks you should take it to your local Apple store.

nice one sherlock

Stuart · 18-10-2004, 20:47

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Originally Posted by paulyoung666

nice one sherlock

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.

paulyoung666 · 18-10-2004, 22:01

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Originally Posted by scastle

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.

fair play if it is still under warranty

punky · 18-10-2004, 22:23

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Originally Posted by Wayne A

Methinks you should take it to your local Apple store.

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

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

18-10-2004, 23:14

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Originally Posted by punky

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

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

way to flash mob