Macbook Air 2020 is making a crackling noise

Just today, I started noticing that my laptop started making strange loud crackling/popping sounds. It’s coming from the bottom right of the laptop, near the power button.


I tried restarting it and doing Apple Diagnostics, but it’s still there and the report says nothing wrong was found. It starts as soon as I turn on my laptop and doesn’t stop. Does anyone know what this is?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.5

Posted on Aug 8, 2022 07:42 PM

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Posted on Aug 8, 2022 09:31 PM

Based on your situation, I recommend service.


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Aug 8, 2022 09:31 PM in response to vivaldisw

Based on your situation, I recommend service.


Service Checklist:



Click ▶︎ Start a Service Request. ⚛️



Need more help?



Click ▶︎ Check Repair Status. 🔧

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