09-23-2009, 09:59 PM

I'm told this issue should not exist. Why is it I can sit with my MacBook plugged in for 5 hours or more at work and without my machine getting very hot. But at some other random location it gets very hot very soon?

Peace and Love,
Thank You

09-23-2009, 11:04 PM

Is your work office air conditioned? And what other random spots are you referring to? Random as in: Outside? On your bed? On a carpeted floor? On your lap?

Regards.

09-23-2009, 11:05 PM

Well, the machine will run warmer when it's running more CPU intensive applications than when it's sitting idle. Also, if you're using the machine on a hard, flat surface where air can circulate beneath it, as opposed to on your lap or a couch cushion that insulates, that could be a cause as well.

09-23-2009, 11:10 PM

Originally Posted by bobross

I'm told this issue should not exist. Why is it I can sit with my MacBook plugged in for 5 hours or more at work and without my machine getting very hot. But at some other random location it gets very hot very soon?

Peace and Love,
Thank You

I'm going to take a guess that when you are at work you may only be using programs like MS Word or MS Excel...as well as e-mail.

But when you are somewhere else (presumably not at work)...you may be playing games, watching videos, or messing around on You-Tube.

As soon as you start doing these things...or similar graphics/video intensive things...your computer temps can shoot up real fast. I'm talking temp increases of approximately 20-30 degrees "C"...or 40-50 degrees "F".

Hope this helps,

- Nick