You can potentially replace it yourself. You should be able to find a new fan for under 30 dollars. For example: http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Amacbook%20pro%20fan <http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=i:aps,k:macbook%20pro%20fan> And this six minute video will tell you how to do it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=casX9edMIgE <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=casX9edMIgE> - Jeff > On Jun 5, 2015, at 10:17 AM, Chris Hart, MyMacTech.com <chris at chrishart.net> wrote: > > > > > Try contacting an independent Apple repair facility, like Yes! Computers. They should be willing to replace just the fan. > > Chris Hart > Computer Support & Technology Consulting > for Connecticut and Western Massachusetts > Tel: 860-291-9393 > chris at chrishart.net <mailto:chris at chrishart.net> > http://www.MyMacTech.com <http://www.mymactech.com/> > > On Jun 5, 2015, at 2:09 AM, Deborah Chandler <debchandler411 at gmail.com <mailto:debchandler411 at gmail.com>> wrote: > >> >> >> >> Hi all, >> >> Well, as I am sure some of you have done, I spilled some liquid on my >> beloved laptop. And I didn't waste my time with water, but rather went >> right for the cognac. ;) >> >> It happened at midnight about three weeks ago, and I immediately shut >> the power off and cleaned all surfaces quickly with paper towels. I >> can't remove the battery, so I then just enclosed it in a container >> with some uncooked rice and left it overnight. (Oh, and I prayed a >> lot...) >> >> I have Apple Care, but as many know, liquid spills are not covered. :( >> >> The liquid cascaded down into and over the laptop, which was standing >> on its edge beneath the table with said cognac on it. The liquid went >> first into the USB port and then further inside, and also sprinkled >> all over the keyboard. >> >> I asked the advice of a computer expert, who suggested I go straight >> to the Apple Store at the Holyoke Mall, which I did that next morning. >> >> A member of the Genuis Bar did a diagnostic in front of me, then took >> it out back, opened it up and upon return, printed out the cost for >> repair: $1240. Apparently there is "Tier 4 Accidental Damage", and the >> logic board was affected among other things. >> >> I decided to hold off on any repairs, after the Genius said it >> wouldn't cost me anymore to just wait and see if the laptop would >> fail. Three weeks later, the laptop is working fine, but the fan is >> still running loudly, as it did right after the incident. This is >> overall fine, but on occasion I like to listen to something or watch a >> movie and the noise is distracting. It's also hard to have a phone >> conversation over it. It sounds like white noise, but when I tip the >> laptop, it sounds more fan-like. >> >> So, since the Apple Care won't cover this repair situation, my >> question is this: Is there someone you can recommend who might be able >> to clean or fix just the fan for reasonable money, or is this a bad >> idea? Apple said that if a non-certified Apple shop does anything to >> the laptop, it will void my warranty. >> >> This is the first time I have done damage to my laptop, and I am not >> clear what my options are. I also don't know if the time has elapsed >> in which my laptop would fail if it was going to. As I said, so far it >> is just the loud fan, and everything else seems fine. >> >> A hard lesson has been learned... >> >> Thanks in advance for your advice, >> Deb >> _______________________________________________ >> Hidden-discuss mailing list - home page: http://www.hidden-tech.net <http://www.hidden-tech.net/> >> Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net <mailto:Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net> >> >> You are receiving this because you are on the Hidden-Tech Discussion list. >> If you would like to change your list preferences, Go to the Members >> page on the Hidden Tech Web site. >> http://www.hidden-tech.net/members > > _______________________________________________ > Hidden-discuss mailing list - home page: http://www.hidden-tech.net > Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net > > You are receiving this because you are on the Hidden-Tech Discussion list. > If you would like to change your list preferences, Go to the Members > page on the Hidden Tech Web site. > http://www.hidden-tech.net/members -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.hidden-tech.net/pipermail/hidden-discuss/attachments/20150605/30cea510/attachment.html