I own the first generation Intel MBP, 2.0 GHz. The SuperDrive no longer works, my HDD is full, and the wireless card is worthless. Also, it overheats. I've dealt with these issues for a couple of years by various methods, but am now prepared to dig in and replace some things. I have a new SuperDrive, HDD, and wireless card on the way. I don't know what to do about the heat issue though and am pinning my hopes on the new equipment putting me back to normal on that count.
Let me be clear, when I say it overheats I do not mean it seems like it should be cooler or that its uncomfortable to the touch. It is, but I base my assessment on the fact that my computer becomes unresponsive due to the heat.
I first noticed the heat issue when my SuperDrive started having trouble reading disks about three years ago. One day I was working in a situation where a fan was blowing full force across my laptop and the drive was flawless. I was able to get it to work that way for about six months. During that time my systems degraded to the point that the drive no longer works for any disks at any time, and I have to be within 10 feet of my AirPort Extreme to get wireless. It doesn't work at all anywhere else, even with full signal, and even going through all the steps to create a new location, etc...
SMC Fan Controller keeps my MBP from freezing up, making it possible to continue operation. I feel I should not have to use it given the light work I give to my machine. No games, no audio or video editing.
Since I will be replacing these other parts, is there anything else I should replace, other than the logic board, while I've got it open? Anything I should be on the lookout for?
Thanks in advance,
- Jeff
Let me be clear, when I say it overheats I do not mean it seems like it should be cooler or that its uncomfortable to the touch. It is, but I base my assessment on the fact that my computer becomes unresponsive due to the heat.
I first noticed the heat issue when my SuperDrive started having trouble reading disks about three years ago. One day I was working in a situation where a fan was blowing full force across my laptop and the drive was flawless. I was able to get it to work that way for about six months. During that time my systems degraded to the point that the drive no longer works for any disks at any time, and I have to be within 10 feet of my AirPort Extreme to get wireless. It doesn't work at all anywhere else, even with full signal, and even going through all the steps to create a new location, etc...
SMC Fan Controller keeps my MBP from freezing up, making it possible to continue operation. I feel I should not have to use it given the light work I give to my machine. No games, no audio or video editing.
Since I will be replacing these other parts, is there anything else I should replace, other than the logic board, while I've got it open? Anything I should be on the lookout for?
Thanks in advance,
- Jeff