I have an older 06 macbook. It has some heat issues running in clamshell mode, presumably because heat can't dissipate as easily out through the keyboard. I figure flipping it upside down or on its side might help as anyone familiar with macbooks knows they heat up mostly along the bottom left. Im wondering if this will cause issues down the road.
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Is it safe to run a macbook in clamshell mode upside down or on its side?
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The myth of a computer being harmed while operating in clamshell mode is just that, a myth. You'll be fine.
It'll get hotter but as long as you monitor the temps and make sure it doesn't get too hot, you should be fine. Also keep an eye on dust. I keep my PowerBook G4 permanently closed and when I went to clean it the other day I found clear lines of dirt on the aluminium where the fans blow out.
