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Macbook overheating?

Hi
I have a similar issue with my macbookpro 2.6, but mine is really when operating on windows. It is so hot on the bottom and to the front of the keyboard that it is untouchable. Is this just a design flaw or is there something I can do?

Any help appreciated

Ben
 
Hey - im not sure if this will help you, but i had installed an antivirus program on my MAC and i didnt notice at first, but after some months my computer got so hot just by watching youtube etc. and i didnt understand why - gaming was kinda impossible since the game would crash due to heat - it then came to me that i had installed some programs after the heat began and i systematicly uninstalled em and once i uninstalled my antivirus the temperature literally jumped down 20 degrees and my MAC is now back at 50 degrees idle and arround 75 working... Ogfcause i cant remember the antivirus name other than it had a crosshair as icon... hope it can help you to figure out why you have overheated!
 
possible fix: adobe settings

I had a similar issue: high cpu usuage for shockwave flash plugin on any web browser causing fan speed in excess of 5000rpm on a 2008 MB. I changed my settings for adobe by right clicking on a youtube video. Under local storage I adjusted the default from 100kb to unlimited and now am watching youtube at incredibly reduced speeds for the first time in years! Hopefully this will be a permanent fix.

Previously I tried resetting PRAM, doing a 'false restart,' and various other things, but this little adobe setting change seems to have don all the difference. Back at 1800rpm!
 
handshake said:
my mac is running 160 and up to 200 fareheit should i get it fixed ?
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No, since there's nothing wrong with it. Your Mac is not overheating. The Intel processors used in Macs are designed to automatically shut down to prevent damage if they truly overheat (around 100C/212F - 105C/221F, depending on your processor). iStat Pro will give you accurate readings of your temps and fan speeds, among other things.

Unless there is a rare defect in a Mac, most temps are well within the normal operating range, considering the workload being put on it. Websites with Flash content, games and other multimedia apps will put higher demand on the CPU/GPU, generating more heat. This is normal. If you're constantly putting high demands on your system, such as gaming or other multimedia tasks, expect temps to rise and fans to spin up accordingly. It's just your Mac doing its job to maintain temps within the normal range.

Your fans are always on when your Mac is on, spinning at a minimum of 2000 rpm (for MBPs) or 1800 rpm (for MBAs, MBs and minis). They will spin faster as needed to keep temps at a safe level. If they're spinning up without increased heat, try resetting the SMC. PRAM/NVRAM has nothing to do with these issues, so resetting it will not help. Also, make sure you don't block the vents, which are located at the rear, near the hinge.

Learn about the fans in your Mac
Apple Portables: Operating temperature

For Flash-related issues:
 
High voltage from inverter

Hi all, I've been using a new mini home inverter/battery (35 Amperes) and hooked my mac to it during loadshedding hours. The mac got really hot and so did the charger! Later, i found out that the battery was giving out very high voltage. the reading showed about 260 Volts (i assume since i plugged in a voltguard). I haven't used it after that. But, is this going to be a major problem for my Mac?
 
Eliz said:
Hi all, I've been using a new mini home inverter/battery (35 Amperes) and hooked my mac to it during loadshedding hours. The mac got really hot and so did the charger! Later, i found out that the battery was giving out very high voltage. the reading showed about 260 Volts (i assume since i plugged in a voltguard). I haven't used it after that. But, is this going to be a major problem for my Mac?
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It's normal for the Apple MagSafe adapter to get quite hot during charging. If you've introduced a non-Apple device that appears to raise temps beyond normal, I'd try charging without that device. If the problem only appears when using the non-Apple device, stop using it.
 
300 volts

GGJstudios said:
It's normal for the Apple MagSafe adapter to get quite hot during charging. If you've introduced a non-Apple device that appears to raise temps beyond normal, I'd try charging without that device. If the problem only appears when using the non-Apple device, stop using it.
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i've stopped using it. i had the electrician come over and he had a reading of 300 Volts (!!!)... wonder how the laptop didn't crash... but he mentioned something about Amperes and said it's Ok to use laptops. He even laughed and said that the mini inverter was "specifically designed for devices like laptops and small screen TVs", yet I don't think i am going to risk my laptop. Where I live at (Nepal), there's about 14 hours loadshedding from December to March :-( so I really dunno what to do... to charge or not to charge with this risky bummed out inverter....
 
How I fixed my MBP 1,2 overheating

Basically just head over to my other post. I noticed my computer running Tiger could play videos/games much better than when it was running SL (I dual booted). My solution was to move a kext that seemed to be missing from the Tiger install to the SL install. Just read my other post and it will make sense. Hope this helps you guys!
 
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