MacBook Pro - Help, I just Burned my hand!!!

devast8or · devast8or #1 (**permalink**)

05-13-2008, 06:42 PM

Okay so i was working on my MBP today running 2 programs Safari, and Photoshop, I went to turn my volume up using the F keys and i touched the little thin strip of metal just to the top of them and burned my fingers off, it was seriously so hot, and then by the left speaker was really hot to. IS THIS NORMAL. please help what could be happening?

devast8or · devast8or #2 (**permalink**)

05-13-2008, 06:43 PM

Oh also my battery will not charge passed 96%

Cpt. Morgan · Cpt. Morgan #3 (**permalink**)

05-13-2008, 07:08 PM

Download a program called "SMCfan control". It allows you to increase your fan speeds. On my MacBook my fans are always at 2500 rpm or so.

Keeps the temp down. i find as soon as it gets up there, it is very hard to cool. I run both my iMac and MacBook with this program.

getuptogetdown · getuptogetdown #4 (**permalink**)

05-13-2008, 08:52 PM

I would try to stay away from manual fan control. Apple has the internal settings down pretty good. It could be a problem with a fan or something which may be worth getting figured out, but heat problems have been reported with the MBPs. That little strip gets extremely hot while using a few adobe programs at once...just be careful a bit.

PapaNoHair · PapaNoHair #5 (**permalink**)

05-14-2008, 06:12 AM

In the meantime while you are waiting for your fingers to heal you might want to read thru this thread:

101 things to do with a warm laptop

devast8or · devast8or #6 (**permalink**)

05-14-2008, 11:40 AM

thats awesome thanks that made my day

RiDE · RiDE #7 (**permalink**)

05-14-2008, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by devast8or

... i touched the little thin strip of metal just to the top of them and burned my fingers off...

1st... STOP - DROP - and ROLL!!!!!!!

2nd... Seek immediate mediacal attention.

3rd... You may want to consider counseling as the loss of limbs (fingers included) can be quite traumatic.

mojonandha · mojonandha #8 (**permalink**)

05-14-2008, 02:26 PM

When you take the Mac to the apple store and tell that its getting extremely hot, they gonna ask you first if you are hurt. I wonder what they will do if you say yes.

I would think they would try to be nice and offer a replacement mac straight away or maybe offer some apple accessories you can use.

They asked me this question when i took my MBA but I didnt get burnt so i said NO.

JMRE5150 · JMRE5150 #9 (**permalink**)

05-14-2008, 03:08 PM

My MBP always runs hot when playing WoW, but that is to be expected. However, I will agree, it gets REALLY hot to the touch at times. But, I've had no problems with my MBP so far (over a year).

MDCjr · MDCjr #10 (**permalink**)

05-14-2008, 05:03 PM

My mbp gets hot at times when it is being ran pretty hard... fcp, motion... ect, but when i'm just browsing the internet or doing homework i dont even notice the fans come on. Im sorry you got burnt and i hope it didn't leave any marks

devast8or · devast8or #11 (**permalink**)

05-14-2008, 07:31 PM

Lucky no real damage to my skin occurred, but it was just surprise to be so hot. im sure if my one year old touched it, it would be a whole other problem.

Do you think if i got some more RAM it might let the processor not work so hard?

mbrown24 · mbrown24 #12 (**permalink**)

05-15-2008, 08:47 PM

I'd go to your nearest Apple store. My friend works there as a Genius and said that as soon as you mention sometihng about it burning that they have to take it and replace it for you if you have Applecare. So i'd do that.

getuptogetdown #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 323 Mac Specs: 15" Matte Macbook Pro 2.5Ghz 4gb RAM 250gb HD, 60gb iPod Classic maxed, iPod shuffle	05-13-2008, 08:52 PM I would try to stay away from manual fan control. Apple has the internal settings down pretty good. It could be a problem with a fan or something which may be worth getting figured out, but heat problems have been reported with the MBPs. That little strip gets extremely hot while using a few adobe programs at once...just be careful a bit. Loving my MBP more and more everyday
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mojonandha #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 24, 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 312 Mac Specs: MBP-2.5Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2GB RAM, GeForce 8600M GT with 512MB, 250GB SATA, 8X Superdrive	05-14-2008, 02:26 PM When you take the Mac to the apple store and tell that its getting extremely hot, they gonna ask you first if you are hurt. I wonder what they will do if you say yes. I would think they would try to be nice and offer a replacement mac straight away or maybe offer some apple accessories you can use. They asked me this question when i took my MBA but I didnt get burnt so i said NO. “I'm such a good lover because I practice a lot on my own.” - Woody Allen Join us in IRC http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/schwebs-lounge/11677-mac-forums-irc-chat.html
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MDCjr #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 12, 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 84 Mac Specs: MBP 2.2C2D 2gb 15.4	05-14-2008, 05:03 PM My mbp gets hot at times when it is being ran pretty hard... fcp, motion... ect, but when i'm just browsing the internet or doing homework i dont even notice the fans come on. Im sorry you got burnt and i hope it didn't leave any marks -If you're still bragging about what you did yesterday, then you haven't accomplished anything today!
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devast8or #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 14, 2006 Posts: 77	05-13-2008, 06:42 PM Okay so i was working on my MBP today running 2 programs Safari, and Photoshop, I went to turn my volume up using the F keys and i touched the little thin strip of metal just to the top of them and burned my fingers off, it was seriously so hot, and then by the left speaker was really hot to. IS THIS NORMAL. please help what could be happening?
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devast8or #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 14, 2006 Posts: 77	05-13-2008, 06:43 PM Oh also my battery will not charge passed 96%
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PapaNoHair #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 18, 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 2,180	05-14-2008, 06:12 AM In the meantime while you are waiting for your fingers to heal you might want to read thru this thread: 101 things to do with a warm laptop
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devast8or #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 14, 2006 Posts: 77	05-14-2008, 11:40 AM thats awesome thanks that made my day
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JMRE5150 #9 (permalink)
Member Since: May 14, 2008 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 3 Mac Specs: MBP 17" 3Gigs RAM	05-14-2008, 03:08 PM My MBP always runs hot when playing WoW, but that is to be expected. However, I will agree, it gets REALLY hot to the touch at times. But, I've had no problems with my MBP so far (over a year).
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devast8or #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 14, 2006 Posts: 77	05-14-2008, 07:31 PM Lucky no real damage to my skin occurred, but it was just surprise to be so hot. im sure if my one year old touched it, it would be a whole other problem. Do you think if i got some more RAM it might let the processor not work so hard?
	QUOTE Thanks

mbrown24 #12 (permalink)
Member Since: May 11, 2008 Posts: 6 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, 2.6 Ghz, 250GB HD 4GB RAM	05-15-2008, 08:47 PM I'd go to your nearest Apple store. My friend works there as a Genius and said that as soon as you mention sometihng about it burning that they have to take it and replace it for you if you have Applecare. So i'd do that.
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