Mbp 13 hot on top left corner

[Husky1992]

Hi
I have a mbp 13'' 2012, I'd like to know what component is there under the ESC key or in that area, infact it's the hottest point of my mac, I feel it everytime I put it on my lap.
Thanks

 

[simsaladimbamba]

Power input.

iFixIt.com has tear downs of Macs.

Those Macs in their heat - a sine of over-heating? - a short story by Mister GGJstudios

 

[Husky1992]

Power input.

iFixIt.com has tear downs of Macs.

Those Macs in their heat - a sine of over-heating? - a short story by Mister GGJstudios

even though it's not connected to power it will still be the hottest part?

 

[simsaladimbamba]

even though it's not connected to power it will still be the hottest part?

Then it is the CPU.

 

[whiteonline]

Do you have the power plugged in (while the notebook is powered on) prior to putting it on your lap? If so, there are a few transistors in that area. They get hot in normal operation.

And for the record, the macbook pro is not really a 'laptop'. Better to have a lap desk...(ya, I know this is not what you were asking)

 

[Husky1992]

Do you have the power plugged in (while the notebook is powered on) prior to putting it on your lap? If so, there are a few transistors in that area. They get hot in normal operation.

And for the record, the macbook pro is not really a 'laptop'. Better to have a lap desk...(ya, I know this is not what you were asking)

i know it's bad for you but rarely sits on my legs
mod can close the 3d thanks

 

[tjgonzo]

It's no big deal. That is where the CPU is located and close to where hot air vents out of the back.

 

[wabbit42]

The CPU is under the 'E' key.