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- 15" Macbook Pro, Intel, 2.8 GHz, 4GB
This is a very *interesting* problem that I've been having for the past 2 months.
My 15 inch MBP, heats up to enormously high temperatures! Particularly, when running on battery, it CRASHES (shuts down immediately with a 'clicking' noise without even freezing or hanging) after overheating to about 85+ degrees celsius. (I don't know why it should be reaching 85 in the first place). And when I talk about temperatures, I'm talking about the 'CPU' temperature - as classified by iStat Pro.
I've checked the fan settings. Have tried using "smc fan control". Have monitored the temperatures with Temperature Monitor. (I'll post the graph on my next crash).
Apple Care seems to have offered the solution - "Reinstall the OS". (WHY?) But I've tried doing that anyway, in the past. Doesn't work.
Any probable causes? My usage is quite limited (especially when on battery) and is limited to Music-oriented software like iTunes, Garageband and occasionally, Logic Pro. in addition to of course, using a web browser (mostly Safari and Firefox)
One thing I've noticed, many a time the crash occurs when running multiple Flash-based pages.
I need help. Better help than Apple Care. If I know exactly what hardware is involved, I might be able to convince the Apple Service Center to replace it.
Please help!
My 15 inch MBP, heats up to enormously high temperatures! Particularly, when running on battery, it CRASHES (shuts down immediately with a 'clicking' noise without even freezing or hanging) after overheating to about 85+ degrees celsius. (I don't know why it should be reaching 85 in the first place). And when I talk about temperatures, I'm talking about the 'CPU' temperature - as classified by iStat Pro.
I've checked the fan settings. Have tried using "smc fan control". Have monitored the temperatures with Temperature Monitor. (I'll post the graph on my next crash).
Apple Care seems to have offered the solution - "Reinstall the OS". (WHY?) But I've tried doing that anyway, in the past. Doesn't work.
Any probable causes? My usage is quite limited (especially when on battery) and is limited to Music-oriented software like iTunes, Garageband and occasionally, Logic Pro. in addition to of course, using a web browser (mostly Safari and Firefox)
One thing I've noticed, many a time the crash occurs when running multiple Flash-based pages.
I need help. Better help than Apple Care. If I know exactly what hardware is involved, I might be able to convince the Apple Service Center to replace it.
Please help!