Yes, using the right tools – a small Phillips screwdriver and a Torx T6 screwdriver – and even I can repair a noisy right hand side Macbook Pro fan. Thank you Maplins in Worcester (it does help when you find the right screwdriver set!!!).

Twenty one screws to get the case apart, another three to remove the fan, three screws to holf the new fan in place. Making sure the keyboard is connected to mobo, put all twenty one screws back into place. Turn the MBP back, and… silence… for the first time in about six months.

It’s been a long time since I posted a cool little time wasting game found on the internet, and here it is, Filler.

Use the mouse and button to create bubbles without getting hit by the other bouning balls.

Source: b3ta newsletter

Well I’ve failed.

I’ve tried to replace the right hand side fan on my Macbook Pro, and I’ve failed.

The right hand fan has been grinding for the past few months (well about six actually), and on Thursday I finally ordered a replacement right hand side fan. The fan turned up today (late I might add). Then I relaised that I didn’t have the really small Phillips screwdriver at work.

When I got home tonight, I started to take apart the laptop, but I still don’t have all the tools. I STILL need to find a Torx T6 screwdriver. I’ve tried Homebase, and found a Maplins which I didn’t know was near by. But the smallest Torx head I can find is a T8. I guess I will try and find one at the weekend. A trip to PC World looks like it might be in order.