@linchen71467 if it works fine it just gets louder, then the issue is most likely the fan. 6 years of use is pretty good and it may just be time to change the fan. While you are three, repaste the thermal paste as well. Here is the [document|40208] for your model. There are two different fan/heat sink assemblies listed, depending on the processor that your computer has. You can check that once you have it apart.
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@linchen71467 if it works fine it just gets louder, then the issue is most likely the fan. 6 years of use is pretty good and it may just be time to change the fan. While you are there, repaste the thermal paste as well. Here is the [document|40208] for your model. There are two different fan/heat sink assemblies listed, depending on the processor that your computer has. You can check that once you have it apart.
Since iFixit does not yet have a specific guide for your computer about how to change the thermal paste, use the generic one [guide|744] It will give you a good idea about what to do. BTW, once your computer is apart, clean the air ducts etc of any dust and debris. All of this should get your laptop to quiet down again. Welcome to iFixit. [br]
@linchen71467 if it works fine it just gets louder, then the issue is most likely the fan. 6 years of use is pretty good and it may just be time to change the fan. While you are three, repaste the thermal paste as well. Here is the [document|40208] for your model. There are two different fan/heat sink assemblies listed, depending on the processor that your computer has. You can check that once you have it apart.
Since iFixit does not yet have a specific guide for your computer about how to change the thermal paste, use the generic one [guide|744] It will give you a good idea about what to do. BTW, once your computer is apart, clean the air ducts etc of any dust and debris. All of this should get your laptop to quiet down again. Welcome to iFixit. [br]
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