Safe to use keyboard protection cloth while MBP is running with lid closed?

[varxx]

I've always used a piece of special-purpose cloth (made by Radtech) to protect my MacBook Pro keyboard when the lid is closed and it's not in use. Now I'm starting to use my MBP with an external monitor and keyboard. In other words, the MBP's lid is normally closed while the machine is running.

My question: Will using this Radtech protection cloth while the machine is closed and running cause the MBP to overheat? It occurred to me that the designers may have intended there to be a bit of airflow between keyboard and screen while the MCP is running with the lid closed.


Thanks.

 

[maflynn]

Try it and monitor the temps.

Personally, I think having the lid closed causes the heat to rise too much - at least it did for mine MBP. I would think decreasing the airflow out of the keyboard area will only make matters worse, I have no basis to say that's the actual case, so try it and report back

 

[varxx]

Thanks, maflynn. That's helpful. What do you recommend as a temperature-monitoring app or utility, please?

 

[GGJstudios]

My question: Will using this Radtech protection cloth while the machine is closed and running cause the MBP to overheat? It occurred to me that the designers may have intended there to be a bit of airflow between keyboard and screen while the MCP is running with the lid closed.

There is no venting through the keyboard, since it has a predominately solid sheet behind it. Depending on your model, the air vents are located near the hinge or perhaps also along the bottom on the sides. Closing the lid may reduce the airflow near the vents, though, which has nothing to do with the keyboard.