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Why's my powerbook doing this....

jbrown

jbrown

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Original poster
Jul 7, 2002
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I have my PB attached to it charger on my desk. When I use my PB normally it produces the usual amount of heat ( pretty warm on my lap ).

Now, if I put my PB to sleep, either from the apple menu command, or by using the screensaver, it will continue to generate full heat. So if I leave it and comeback 5 hours later, it will be hot??

Why would this be??
 
Eniregnat

Eniregnat

macrumors 68000
Jan 22, 2003
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In your head.
Perhaps in charging the battery (which is constant) and with the cooling fan off the heat buildup is more noticeable.

I really don't know. Sounds defective. Which model do you have and where is most of the heat build up?

:eek: As noted above, check the battery:Apple Battery Recall Page :eek:
 
xsedrinam

xsedrinam

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Oct 21, 2004
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jbrown said:
I have my PB attached to it charger on my desk. When I use my PB normally it produces the usual amount of heat ( pretty warm on my lap ). Now, if I put my PB to sleep, either from the apple menu command, or by using the screensaver, it will continue to generate full heat. So if I leave it and comeback 5 hours later, it will be hot?? Why would this be??
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Don't know for certain, but you should check and verify this concerning deficient battery and replacement first thing, if you haven't already.
https://depot.info.apple.com/batteryexchange/index.html?lang=en
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