Can I use dry ice to cool down the MBP?

[hajime]

Can I cool down the MBP by putting it on top of dry ice? I suppose we need to put the dry ice inside a thin sheet of rectangular plastic container first. Will the computer be damaged due to the low temperature?

 

[Fizzoid]

Is it getting so hot that you'd need to?

 

[u49aa2]

How high are your CPU and HD temperatures?

 

[jamoin]

Definitely something I'd try! My MBP burns my thighs when playing anything requiring slight graphics processing....

 

[macuser154]

I don't think it would be damaged, but I don't think the laptop would get so hot that it would necessitate dry ice.

 

[MacDawg]

On the slight off chance that you are actually serious, I would advise against it

Woof, Woof - Dawg

 

[Fizzoid]

Definitely something I'd try! My MBP burns my thighs when playing anything requiring slight graphics processing....

And having dry ice on your lap wouldn't burn?

 

[miles01110]

Dry ice is not a very practical cooling solution, and the heat gradient between the inside and outside of the case is going to be so great that I wouldn't be surprised if your case started to warp.

 

[svndmvn]

the computer would not be damaged by the low temperature but a friend of mine used dry ice and the condensation due to the room's humidity fried his notebook, I'd vote against it, just use coolbook or some similar software and an elevator for you mac.

 

[jamoin]

And having dry ice on your lap wouldn't burn?

It'd be pretty chilly, that's for sure....providing that the room isn't humid and the thighs are completely dry - it would just be very very cold. Of course, you wouldn't be able to sustain it for any significant period of time!

Ah the random musings of a sunday afternoon!

 

[r.j.s]

Of course, you wouldn't be able to sustain it for any significant period of time!

Like ... more than 10sec, right? For those that have never handled dry ice - it will burn you quite quickly.

 

[jamoin]

Like ... more than 10sec, right? For those that have never handled dry ice - it will burn you quite quickly.

Sounds about right. I use it daily. Fun stuff!

 

[hajime]

And having dry ice on your lap wouldn't burn?

I meant putting the dry ice inside a plastic container first. Then, put the MBP on top of it.

 

[dukebound85]

liquid nitrogen would be better

 

[hajime]

How high are your CPU and HD temperatures?

Thanks for your concern. I just wonder if dry ice could be used to cool down a really hot laptop...

 

[r.j.s]

Thanks for your concern. I just wonder if dry ice could be used to cool down a really hot laptop...

No.

 

[Fizzoid]

I meant putting the dry ice inside a plastic container first. Then, put the MBP on top of it.

My post wasn't aimed at you, which is why I was quoting jamoin

 

[Abstract]

Just put your computer beside your brain. That will never thaw.

 

[rdowns]

I think you can use it. I wouldn't recommend putting it on your lap. Shrinkage would be EPIC!

 

[jay1118]

I wouldnt suggest it.

 

[macuserx86]

I would suggest either liquid nitrogen, or peltier cooling solution, or even both if need be. Also, try to only use the computer in space, since the temp in space is around -270.42ºC This should give you the optimum performance for all your sweet apps and games.

 

[kajitox]

Sure I think it would cool it down, but I also think that the aluminum would really start to warp...you'd have to evenly distribute the temperature, which doesn't seem possible with a tupperware bowl filled with dry ice put under your laptop.

 

[J the Ninja]

Also, try to only use the computer in space, since the temp in space is around -270.42ºC This should give you the optimum performance for all your sweet apps and games.

No

 

[kajitox]

No

D:

Wow, thanks for that.

 

[EmperorDarius]

What are you thinking? No. NO. NOOOO!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUyjbz5Sx7c That would be cool