I live in Bakersfield, CA. It gets up to ~115F in the summer time. Inside the car it gets to upwards of 160, 170. It's ridiculous. Could it damage a MacBook if I were to leave it in my car all day?
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Too hot to leave in car?
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According to the official Specs on Apple's website:
Storage temperature: -13° to 113° F (-24° to 45° C)
Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
Storage temperature: -13° to 113° F (-24° to 45° C)
Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
Whoa that is hot that might even melt something in the Macbook.
Just to test the limits just leave it on the dash pointed towards the sun
Just to test the limits just leave it on the dash pointed towards the sun
Weird, I mean ... My MacBook Pro runs at 60c and up some times during full load.
I think we'll just not leave it in the car.
I think we'll just not leave it in the car.
Weird, I mean ... My MacBook Pro runs at 60c and up some times during full load.
I think we'll just not leave it in the car.
probably the best course of action, its not worth the risk.
I would never leave my BlackBook in the car. Not only will the heat eat it up, some pecker-head might break in and run off with it. It is always safe when it is with me>
170 degrees?! That is certainly way too hot. Don't leave it in your car unless you want a nice hot seat full of MacBook soup.
How about in the trunk? The cabin is hotter from all the energy entering through the windows that can't escape once inside. If it is turned off, I don't think it be too much harm despite making reducing battery lifetime.
Remember, they ship these things to hot places and they are on the fedex or UPS truck all day.
Remember, they ship these things to hot places and they are on the fedex or UPS truck all day.