So Lately my MBP(mid 2010, 2.66ghz i7) has been getting seriously hot(up to 203 degrees) within five-10 minutes of startup without any strenuous programs running(only running chrome and itunes). To keep this thing cool i've been running SMCfancontrol and have my fans cranked up all the way. Anybody had any similar heat problems with their MBPs?
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MBP Overheating within 5 minutes of startup.
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Be specific. How hot?
Install iStat Pro to get accurate readings of your temps, among other things.
Your Mac is probably not overheating. Macs are designed to automatically shut down to prevent damage if they truly overheat (around 100-105C/212-221F, depending on your processor). Your temps are most likely well within the normal operating range, as searching the forum with Google will reveal:
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Not with a MBP, but my friend had a Dell laptop that was over-heating. The technician came out and took it apart. There was cat fur wrapped around the fan blades. She has a persian who loves to nap next to her laptop. Do you have a cat?
