Apple Macbook

@saigon187 – Both fan versions are available from our website, 3-wall and 4-wall

I have the same macbook model A1811 but my fan is different and there are not 4 conectors theres only 2 on the fan but i can only find 1 to conect the 2 to the logic board if that make sence.
thanks

@AllAboutUnboxings -It’s unlikely you’ll find one. The fans are made specifically for this model. I’m sure you could mod something, but it probably wouldn’t be worth it.

Is it possible to replace the fan with something other than the one made for the MacBook? I want to change the fan to something more powerful and quiet.

@tnt3k – Not the best idea. If you drill a hole you’ll be allowing dust and debris to get inside your machine. However below the fan is mainly just casing. It obviously depends where exactly you drill though.

Just curious. Does anything know what is under the fan? below the metal sheet? are there wires or anything like that under there? I’m thinking of drilling some small holes so i can get some airflow for my mac

@na2323 – No, you won’t lose any of your data.

if i change the fan,will i lose everything in my macbook… i.e files and pics?
or they will not be damaged?

@krissidhu you’ll be amazed at how much dust collects in your mac. my laptop collected so much dust that it broke a blade on the fan. the fan wouldn’t stop making noises because it was unbalanced, so i replaced it. they should have access doors on the bottom to clean out a filter before the fan.

Thank you very much…i watch your movies and go step by step. I have a problem with a fan, who was not moving at all. I didnt expect that its gonna be so hard to remove everything, but with your help I manage it. If the video be showing the assemblying it would be easier, but there is no reward at the end. thank you again!

@krissidhu Open it up and if you’re lucky, the problem is just a buildup of dust.

@moshind – We have a send in repair service as well for people who aren’t up for self repair.

What an easy way to remove the fan, I’ll prefer to sit in jail instead of changing it myself…..

Blowing out the fan may help with the noise level, but likely won’t fix the issue. You’ll likely just need to replace the fan.

My laptop heats up like oven, and sound like heavy rainfall , So I think its the fan that’s doing all this. So If I remove my fan and (spray/) clean it, will it solve some problem or I have to buy a new fan and replace it ?

Thanks.

if you remove or even scratch the silver tape on the right of your fan you will vail you warranty

omg u’re my savior i got no money to change the fan coz they charge it like RM200 n it’s just RM36.72 if i buy the fan only in internet x.x

Your kids couldn’t have turned off the fan. If the fan doesn’t come on at very high temperatures, then it likely needs to be replaced.

I have a different question. smcfancontrol says the fan is running 0 rpm, and the temperature is getting up to 80+ degrees celsius, then shutting off. How do I determine if I need to replace my fan? Is there something software related that could be causing this (ie, my kids caused the fan to go off somehow in a way I can’t figure out)?

Your machine will run fine without the tape. It’s goo procedure to either replace or put the tape back. We do have kapton tape available which can be used as a replacement.

Question: My fan sounds like a lawnmower, so I got a new one. How important is it to have that aluminum tape after installation? If it’s necessary, where would I get it? (I don’t see it on your website.)

BTW, I’ve used your videos a number of times and you are my hero! Thanks!

you’re the best mac guy here!

thanks Dr. Phil