MacBook - may have a temp problem

JeffBookPro · JeffBookPro #1 (**permalink**)

10-28-2007, 01:39 PM

Lately I notice that my macbook gets up to 74 degrees celsius when I am doing things like just surfing the internet on safari with two windows open. The fan goes up to 6,200rpms. I have no other apps open, in fact it is doing it right now. I really don't think it should be doing it for light use like this. I am even afraid to open FCP now.

D3v1L80Y · D3v1L80Y #2 (**permalink**)

10-28-2007, 05:55 PM

That is normal. If there was a problem, the machine would power off on its own before any damage was done.

Brandon · Brandon #3 (**permalink**)

10-28-2007, 06:48 PM

Mine does the same thing. I just live with it.

pballa2099 · pballa2099 #4 (**permalink**)

10-28-2007, 07:51 PM

mine is the same. Unfortunatly

Geeky1 · Geeky1 #5 (**permalink**)

10-29-2007, 12:21 AM

It's a known problem. There's very little you can do about it without voiding your warranty.

Piqui · Piqui #6 (**permalink**)

10-29-2007, 03:33 PM

how did u get those specs ? widget ? I'd like to be able to know on mine aswell, I thought it was abnormal too

sanity1082 · sanity1082 #7 (**permalink**)

10-29-2007, 07:27 PM

there are several things available to tell the speed of you fan and temp for widgets i like iStat pro as it gives me alot of information as to what is going on.

i also run smc Fan Control which is an app that will show you temp, fan speed and let you adjust the speed of your fan.

pballa2099 · pballa2099 #8 (**permalink**)

10-29-2007, 09:11 PM

adjust to an extent you can't go lower than what the computer is making it go itself

JeffBookPro #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 09, 2007 Posts: 155	10-28-2007, 01:39 PM Lately I notice that my macbook gets up to 74 degrees celsius when I am doing things like just surfing the internet on safari with two windows open. The fan goes up to 6,200rpms. I have no other apps open, in fact it is doing it right now. I really don't think it should be doing it for light use like this. I am even afraid to open FCP now. Macbook- 2.16GHz core 2 duo/2GB RAM/120GB Hard Drive iMac 20" Aluminum 2.4GHz core 2 duo/4GB RAM/250GB Hard Drive PC 3.5 GHz core 2 duo/8GB RAM/160GB Hard Drive/Nvidia GTX 275
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D3v1L80Y #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 02, 2004 Location: PA Posts: 12,455 Mac Specs: MacBook	10-28-2007, 05:55 PM That is normal. If there was a problem, the machine would power off on its own before any damage was done. __________________________________________________ Posting and YOU\|Forum Community Guidelines\|The Apple Product Cycle\|Forum Courtesy mac: a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric MAC: a data communication protocol sub-layer, also known as the Media Access Control Mac: a brand name which covers several lines of personal computers designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc.
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Geeky1 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 14, 2007 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 589 Mac Specs: See Sig...	10-29-2007, 12:21 AM It's a known problem. There's very little you can do about it without voiding your warranty. MCCCXXXVII Notebook RAM Buyer's Guide- How much, what type, what brand, where to buy, etc. MBP: 17" WUXGA/2.4/4GB/160GB 7.2K G4: Heavily modified Dual 533 DA
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pballa2099 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 12, 2007 Posts: 120	10-28-2007, 07:51 PM mine is the same. Unfortunatly
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Piqui #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 29, 2007 Posts: 3	10-29-2007, 03:33 PM how did u get those specs ? widget ? I'd like to be able to know on mine aswell, I thought it was abnormal too
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sanity1082 #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 17, 2007 Posts: 882 Mac Specs: macbook/iphone/ipod nano/ipod shuffle	10-29-2007, 07:27 PM there are several things available to tell the speed of you fan and temp for widgets i like iStat pro as it gives me alot of information as to what is going on. i also run smc Fan Control which is an app that will show you temp, fan speed and let you adjust the speed of your fan.
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pballa2099 #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 12, 2007 Posts: 120	10-29-2007, 09:11 PM adjust to an extent you can't go lower than what the computer is making it go itself
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