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The General
May 16, 2008, 12:39 PM
I live in Bakersfield, CA. It gets up to ~115F in the summer time. Inside the car it gets to upwards of 160, 170. It's ridiculous. Could it damage a MacBook if I were to leave it in my car all day?


SFStateStudent
May 16, 2008, 12:41 PM
Why would you want to risk the results? Show pics if you decide to go that route! :eek:
arkitect
May 16, 2008, 12:43 PM
According to the official Specs on Apple's website:

Storage temperature: -13° to 113° F (-24° to 45° C)
Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
velocityg4
May 16, 2008, 12:55 PM
Whoa that is hot that might even melt something in the Macbook.

Just to test the limits just leave it on the dash pointed towards the sun:eek:
The General
May 16, 2008, 02:25 PM
Weird, I mean ... My MacBook Pro runs at 60c and up some times during full load.

I think we'll just not leave it in the car. ;)
SFStateStudent
May 16, 2008, 03:07 PM
Good call General! :cool:
PlaceofDis
May 16, 2008, 03:11 PM
Weird, I mean ... My MacBook Pro runs at 60c and up some times during full load.

I think we'll just not leave it in the car. ;)

probably the best course of action, its not worth the risk.
krye
May 16, 2008, 03:24 PM
I bet all those people that complain about their MacBooks cracking leave them in the car in the summer and winter.

Extreme temps + electronics = BAD!
BanjoBanker
May 16, 2008, 03:46 PM
I would never leave my BlackBook in the car. Not only will the heat eat it up, some pecker-head might break in and run off with it. It is always safe when it is with me>:cool:
Wireless Buddy
May 16, 2008, 08:06 PM
I live in Bakersfield, CA. It gets up to ~115F in the summer time. Inside the car it gets to upwards of 160, 170. It's ridiculous. Could it damage a MacBook if I were to leave it in my car all day?

170 degrees?! That is certainly way too hot. Don't leave it in your car unless you want a nice hot seat full of MacBook soup.
ScottFitz
May 16, 2008, 11:37 PM
I had a laptop in my car, blazing summer sun in Galveston, TX a couple of years ago and the sun's heat killed the lcd screen. So, yeah, don't do it.

If you have to, put it in the trunk. Cooler in there.
powerbook911
May 17, 2008, 12:47 AM
How about in the trunk? The cabin is hotter from all the energy entering through the windows that can't escape once inside. If it is turned off, I don't think it be too much harm despite making reducing battery lifetime.

Remember, they ship these things to hot places and they are on the fedex or UPS truck all day.