after update my panther to 10,3,2, the temperature is reduced, but the fan generate great noise, i would like the laptop is hotter better than that of annoyed noise.
Thre is a new util on versiontracker.com called Silent Night. It just replaces the 10.3.2 fan setting extension with the one from 10.3.1... I installed it this morning, but haven't had a chance to really test it out yet. You might have to zap the PRAM (option-cmd-p-r) on restart for it to take effect....
It seems harmless to me, after all, the fan setting was at the higher threshold temp for 11 months and there was no threat to the hardware. I can stand the extra heat... hell, I'm in canada and its freezing cold. I use that toasty powerbook to warm my hands after walking to school in a blizzard
Try it at your own risk, it is changing system extensions... but i took the plunge. i'll report back with results after I give it a good test this afternoon.
I do install it this morning, when I saw it on versiontracker's update list, and do what the readme file told to do, restart and option-cmd-p-r, but nothing happen!? so, what the real function for option-cmd-p-r?
to zap your PRAM... you hold option command (the apple key) P and R at the same time while restarting.... you will hear the start up chime ... keep hyolding.... you'll hear it again.... etc. usually let it chime 3 times. then let go of the keys, and you'll restart with your PRAM *zapped*
I have yet to get Silent Night working properly for me. Did everything it asked for and nothing. Stupid fan , constantly on, whizzing up and down in speed. This update sucks. My battery time went from 4:30 to 2:50. So much for that battery update, eh?
I am currently backing up data for the inevitable reformat. Thanks again Apple. First 10.2.8, now 10.3.2.
I am never updating again without waiting at least a month. 10.3.2 is nothing but a headache for me.
to zap your PRAM... you hold option command (the apple key) P and R at the same time while restarting.... you will hear the start up chime ... keep hyolding.... you'll hear it again.... etc. usually let it chime 3 times. then let go of the keys, and you'll restart with your PRAM *zapped*
OK, one chime for normal restart, and other 3 time s chime for PRAM zaped.
silent night appears to have fixed my fan problem. i haven't heard it in over 3 hours.... fingers are crossed
did you make sure you zapped the PRAM a few times on restart?
I have zapped the PRAM. I am trying Silent Night one more time. I have repaired permissions, fsck'd, the whole nine... one more try with the app, then I guess an archive and install. I do like a nice clean spankin' new install, but I just don't have the time nor patience. I needed to back up my photo library anyway. It was up to 1.7 gigs.
if you archive restore your system, there is no need back up your personal data, just remine it that way it is when you process the Panther install. such as... no remove your current user, then the system will not delete it.
Archive and Install here back to 10.3.1. Having half of the battery power and an annoying fan 24/7 isn't worth whatever else comes in that update. Thumbs down.
with panther, I noticed the computer started up the fan at 114 degrees F. But this was for the first couple of hours, after about a day, the fan delayed itself till 118 F. I think it'll fix itself after a while...
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i can not bear it any more.
Choose options > Archive and Install.
Install 10.2
Update to 10.2.8.
Whoa was I wrong. I didn't notice the fan because of iTunes in the background. The fan is on when it never used to be.
It seems harmless to me, after all, the fan setting was at the higher threshold temp for 11 months and there was no threat to the hardware. I can stand the extra heat... hell, I'm in canada and its freezing cold. I use that toasty powerbook to warm my hands after walking to school in a blizzard
Try it at your own risk, it is changing system extensions... but i took the plunge. i'll report back with results after I give it a good test this afternoon.
thx
I am currently backing up data for the inevitable reformat. Thanks again Apple. First 10.2.8, now 10.3.2.
I am never updating again without waiting at least a month. 10.3.2 is nothing but a headache for me.
silent night appears to have fixed my fan problem. i haven't heard it in over 3 hours.... fingers are crossed
did you make sure you zapped the PRAM a few times on restart?
Originally posted by sobelizzard
to zap your PRAM... you hold option command (the apple key) P and R at the same time while restarting.... you will hear the start up chime ... keep hyolding.... you'll hear it again.... etc. usually let it chime 3 times. then let go of the keys, and you'll restart with your PRAM *zapped*
OK, one chime for normal restart, and other 3 time s chime for PRAM zaped.
Originally posted by sobelizzard
why reformat? why not just archive install 10.3?
silent night appears to have fixed my fan problem. i haven't heard it in over 3 hours.... fingers are crossed
did you make sure you zapped the PRAM a few times on restart?
I have zapped the PRAM. I am trying Silent Night one more time. I have repaired permissions, fsck'd, the whole nine... one more try with the app, then I guess an archive and install. I do like a nice clean spankin' new install, but I just don't have the time nor patience. I needed to back up my photo library anyway. It was up to 1.7 gigs.
I generally stay away from haxies so Silent Night, while it may work, is not for me.
If Apple gets enough feedback, I am assuming that they will give us a future update that will remedy the issue.
I can't wait for the next apple update to fix this problem.