autofreak44
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i love my apple macbook but it always seems to overheat, and by the time the fans come on, its already running 170*F. does anyone know of a way to set the fans to come on earlier, say like 140*F? thanks
apple laptop heating problem
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autofreak44
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yeah thats my problem exactly. i keep one of those gel cold packs in the fridge for a slow cool down if needed (im using it right now)
imurnamine
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I don't think it's just a Macbook thing.
I've had two different PC laptops and they both do it to me...
I've had two different PC laptops and they both do it to me...
autofreak44
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yeah nor does my brothers hp, but my other brother's dell gets wayyy hot
autofreak44
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Originally Posted by zman1
The Bad Batteries that were recalled on numerous makes and models causing fires?
ill look into that
The Bad Batteries that were recalled on numerous makes and models causing fires?
ill look into that
autofreak44
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the recall could be your problem demartini but its not mine. heres the link i found on google
http://www.macworld.com/news/2005/05...call/index.php
http://www.macworld.com/news/2005/05...call/index.php
shogun323
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Originally Posted by ImUrNamine
I don't think it's just a Macbook thing.
I've had two different PC laptops and they both do it to me...
It definately happens to both. It is basically an engineering issue. Depending on how you sit, you may be blocking off the exhaust hole for the laptop. Toshiba had a model that was notorious for this. My girlfriend had one and it was so bad we traded it in on the lemon law.
My laptop I am on now is sitting on my desk and will be running all day. Since it is on my open desk it gets plenty of airflow and never gets too hot. But when I take it home and have on my lap, it will get toasty after an hour of use.
~Wade
I don't think it's just a Macbook thing.
I've had two different PC laptops and they both do it to me...
It definately happens to both. It is basically an engineering issue. Depending on how you sit, you may be blocking off the exhaust hole for the laptop. Toshiba had a model that was notorious for this. My girlfriend had one and it was so bad we traded it in on the lemon law.
My laptop I am on now is sitting on my desk and will be running all day. Since it is on my open desk it gets plenty of airflow and never gets too hot. But when I take it home and have on my lap, it will get toasty after an hour of use.
~Wade
seannmelly
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my gateway gets so hot it turns right off and wont turn back on till it cools down
alohami
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Originally Posted by shogun323
It definately happens to both. It is basically an engineering issue. Depending on how you sit, you may be blocking off the exhaust hole for the laptop. Toshiba had a model that was notorious for this. My girlfriend had one and it was so bad we traded it in on the lemon law.
My laptop I am on now is sitting on my desk and will be running all day. Since it is on my open desk it gets plenty of airflow and never gets too hot. But when I take it home and have on my lap, it will get toasty after an hour of use.
~Wade
I had a Toshiba that had this exact same problem, among many others. It also was turned in under the lemon law. It was a nightmare! Thank goodness it's gone!! I now have a Sony, and no longer have the problem.
I was told if the fans are dirty, that they would not work effectively and would contribute to overheating. Several times my old laptop was sent in for service, and they would just clean the fans. It did not fix the problem, but it did seem to help temporarily.
I also know they make chiller mats, which is basically a board with built in fans which help dissipate the heat also. They plug into a USB port.
Good Luck!
It definately happens to both. It is basically an engineering issue. Depending on how you sit, you may be blocking off the exhaust hole for the laptop. Toshiba had a model that was notorious for this. My girlfriend had one and it was so bad we traded it in on the lemon law.
My laptop I am on now is sitting on my desk and will be running all day. Since it is on my open desk it gets plenty of airflow and never gets too hot. But when I take it home and have on my lap, it will get toasty after an hour of use.
~Wade
I had a Toshiba that had this exact same problem, among many others. It also was turned in under the lemon law. It was a nightmare! Thank goodness it's gone!! I now have a Sony, and no longer have the problem.
I was told if the fans are dirty, that they would not work effectively and would contribute to overheating. Several times my old laptop was sent in for service, and they would just clean the fans. It did not fix the problem, but it did seem to help temporarily.
I also know they make chiller mats, which is basically a board with built in fans which help dissipate the heat also. They plug into a USB port.
Good Luck!
gregghia
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Originally Posted by autofreak44
i love my apple macbook but it always seems to overheat, and by the time the fans come on, its already running 170*F. does anyone know of a way to set the fans to come on earlier, say like 140*F? thanks
Hey I work for Apple and I have the $1299 Macbook. I have the same problem with the heatsinc. It is covered under Applecare Protection Plan. You should be able to go to local store or send off to the Depot and they will replace the heatsinc. It does make a noticable difference as far as how hot it gets but even after I have a hard time keeping my portable on my lap. Hence the word "portable" instead of laptop!
There is also a firmware update that addreses the fans. Make sure you do an update and that is gets installed...
i love my apple macbook but it always seems to overheat, and by the time the fans come on, its already running 170*F. does anyone know of a way to set the fans to come on earlier, say like 140*F? thanks
Hey I work for Apple and I have the $1299 Macbook. I have the same problem with the heatsinc. It is covered under Applecare Protection Plan. You should be able to go to local store or send off to the Depot and they will replace the heatsinc. It does make a noticable difference as far as how hot it gets but even after I have a hard time keeping my portable on my lap. Hence the word "portable" instead of laptop!
There is also a firmware update that addreses the fans. Make sure you do an update and that is gets installed...
autofreak44
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Originally Posted by gregghia
Hey I work for Apple and I have the $1299 Macbook. I have the same problem with the heatsinc. It is covered under Applecare Protection Plan. You should be able to go to local store or send off to the Depot and they will replace the heatsinc. It does make a noticable difference as far as how hot it gets but even after I have a hard time keeping my portable on my lap. Hence the word "portable" instead of laptop!
There is also a firmware update that addreses the fans. Make sure you do an update and that is gets installed...
sweeet. ill check with the store about that, and i am doing the check right now. i got the $1999 laptop and i love it. do you know what the bigest upgrade drive they have for it is? i have my 80G filled to the brim
Hey I work for Apple and I have the $1299 Macbook. I have the same problem with the heatsinc. It is covered under Applecare Protection Plan. You should be able to go to local store or send off to the Depot and they will replace the heatsinc. It does make a noticable difference as far as how hot it gets but even after I have a hard time keeping my portable on my lap. Hence the word "portable" instead of laptop!
There is also a firmware update that addreses the fans. Make sure you do an update and that is gets installed...
sweeet. ill check with the store about that, and i am doing the check right now. i got the $1999 laptop and i love it. do you know what the bigest upgrade drive they have for it is? i have my 80G filled to the brim