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207 Degree Farenheit MacBook Pro!!! burned the heck out of my legs!
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I don't think 3000 RPM is enough when the machine is running flat out. Mine hit 4500 easily and this keeps the machine comfortably cool. I used smc fan control initially but much prefer the interface to FanControl because it allows you to set the slopes and thresholds in an intuitive way.
That doesnt' seem like it's high enough to me either. I know that mine is sitting here at 1896rpm right now and i'm just running safari, the temp is 127 - those are just the "stock" settings.
I just downloaded Fan Control and at 190 degrees it says it's going to run at 5500rpm.
that was an average temp of course....
of course it runs high high high (like 5000 rpms when it goes above 160 i belive...
that was just a general statement
i dont think my lengthy email to steve jobs got through...anybody have any other outlets, sources?
of course it runs high high high (like 5000 rpms when it goes above 160 i belive...
that was just a general statement
i dont think my lengthy email to steve jobs got through...anybody have any other outlets, sources?
I don't exactly use computers "for a living" but I have to say this is good advice. Having a second computer (even if it is a PC) around has made my life easier.
Mbp 2.33
So can anyone provide insight into a previous question. I use the istat widget as well and my Temps section is only showing temperature for the CPU A. I could have sworn (altho could also be completely delusional) that I used to have a CPU B there. Can anyone who has a MBP core 2 duo confirm that istat should have temps for both a CPU A and CPU B? If so, I'll need to figure out what's going on with the other core. Thanks!!
So can anyone provide insight into a previous question. I use the istat widget as well and my Temps section is only showing temperature for the CPU A. I could have sworn (altho could also be completely delusional) that I used to have a CPU B there. Can anyone who has a MBP core 2 duo confirm that istat should have temps for both a CPU A and CPU B? If so, I'll need to figure out what's going on with the other core. Thanks!!
Apple calls the MacBook Pro and MacBook 'portables' for a reason. You're packing everything (in the case of a 17") that's in an imac into a space one third the size. Of course its going to get hot.
Apple recommends that you use the computer on a hard, flat surface. Your lap and the couch do not qualify. You blocked the air vents and wonder why it got hot. You added a 3rd party software modification that controls the fans and wonder why it got hot. Then you blame Apple.
If you don't know how to read a user guide, don't blame Apple.
Pubb
Apple recommends that you use the computer on a hard, flat surface. Your lap and the couch do not qualify. You blocked the air vents and wonder why it got hot. You added a 3rd party software modification that controls the fans and wonder why it got hot. Then you blame Apple.
If you don't know how to read a user guide, don't blame Apple.
Pubb
No, Apple shouldn't be making "laptops" that get to 200F in the first place. There are other Core2Duo laptops in the market that don't get anywhere close to being that hot, including my MBP. I've stressed it, and the highest it's gone is 170F (which is pretty hot, but still a good 15C cooler than the OP)
There may well be something wrong with the machine, as there is a huge discrepancy between the CPU A (I presume iStat is using the temp. sense diode) and the Heatsink A sensor. The diode will be the hottest, as it's internal to the chip. I don't think I've seen that much difference on my machine.
But, that issue aside for the moment, hasn't anyone noticed OP's Enclosure Bottom sensor is reporting 103? The external temperature will be even lower. That's warm, and might be uncomfortable after a while if it's directly on the legs, but sorry: "burned"?
But, that issue aside for the moment, hasn't anyone noticed OP's Enclosure Bottom sensor is reporting 103? The external temperature will be even lower. That's warm, and might be uncomfortable after a while if it's directly on the legs, but sorry: "burned"?
2000 is normal idle speed. And I think around 6000 should be the max. I don't think your fans are working right at all.
If you actually burned your legs and have evidence sue Apple. You can be as rich as that lady that sued McDonalds cause of hot coffee spilled in her lap.
Not really, Apple explicitly mentions that this is a notebook, not a laptop. They also tell you to a) not use it on your lap and b) place it on a hard, flat surface. This isn't Apple only either, most of the new things coming out are notebooks not laptops.
(This thread is what made me want to register an account here)
Today I left my 17" MBP (2.4GHz, the newer model with LED backlighting) on while ripping a DVD with Handbrake. The computer was on a flat surface (a glass-top nightstand) with absolutely nothing obstructing the vents.
I come back to find the computer still chugging away, but as I picked it up I noticed it smelled a bit funny. The fans are still going full blast, but the temperature is 180 degrees!! The laptop is burning hot to the touch on the bottom and on the metal strip above the F-keys. Also, the area below the space bar is uncomfortably warm.
I've had the computer since July and was amazed at how much of an improvement it was over the two Core Duo MBPs I went through at work (this is my home computer). Now this one has problems with heat as well. I've done processor-intensive Photoshop work on this machine, as well as multi-hour gaming sessions and it seems that over time it has gotten hotter and hotter.
What's going on here?
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e: It took 15 minutes to cool down after the video encoding had finished, but this is starting to worry me.
Today I left my 17" MBP (2.4GHz, the newer model with LED backlighting) on while ripping a DVD with Handbrake. The computer was on a flat surface (a glass-top nightstand) with absolutely nothing obstructing the vents.
I come back to find the computer still chugging away, but as I picked it up I noticed it smelled a bit funny. The fans are still going full blast, but the temperature is 180 degrees!! The laptop is burning hot to the touch on the bottom and on the metal strip above the F-keys. Also, the area below the space bar is uncomfortably warm.
I've had the computer since July and was amazed at how much of an improvement it was over the two Core Duo MBPs I went through at work (this is my home computer). Now this one has problems with heat as well. I've done processor-intensive Photoshop work on this machine, as well as multi-hour gaming sessions and it seems that over time it has gotten hotter and hotter.
What's going on here?
e: It took 15 minutes to cool down after the video encoding had finished, but this is starting to worry me.
I've had a similar problem where my MBP got to 190F. The fans would not automatically run, and were at 2000RPM. I did some quick research and found that the SMC controller controlled the fans. Maybe try resetting your SMC controller?
(Disconnect AC, pull out battery, hold power button down for about 10 - 15 seconds, put battery back in, plug the power cable back in)
See if that helps at all...
EDIT: I just noticed how old this thread was... maybe this can help someone else.
(Disconnect AC, pull out battery, hold power button down for about 10 - 15 seconds, put battery back in, plug the power cable back in)
See if that helps at all...
EDIT: I just noticed how old this thread was... maybe this can help someone else.
Yea, I was searching for a reason why my trackpad is being so stupid and came across 207 degrees, and it caught my eye, because this happened to me earlier this year. The SMC controller 'froze' up on the cooling aspect and would only run the fans at 2000RPM in Windows, OSX, and I couldn't force it to go faster using SMC Fan Control or any other related programs. Simply resetting the SMC controller fixed it for me, and I was quickly welcomed by a loud WHIRRRRR!!!!!!! when it first turned on.
According tot that the bottom of your macbook pro was only 103 degrees- hot but still not extremely hot. Still worth getting it looked at. My Penryn MBP CPU A has only gotten to about 178 max while rendering final cut video.
My Macbook seems hotter after Apple replaced the upper case after it cracked.
Apple does not help that much at all in that situation.
Could you have replaced the case yourself?
I could have but it would have voided my warranty if they found out. The left side of my case is a little loose now and the trackpad jumps around occasionally.
At least the case isn't stabbing into my wrist. Even if it is razor sharp now.