MacBook - Sleep function...

darkmcs · darkmcs #1 (**permalink**)

02-04-2008, 11:13 PM

Hi!

I have a few questions regarding the sleep mode...

1 - If I put my Macbook in sleep mode, can I carry it around without damaging any part, such as the hard-drive? Does the hard-drive turn off, or it is still on?

2 - Is is safe to put the notebook to sleep overnight? Or should I just turn it off completely for such a "long" period?

Thanks!

BlackCivic · BlackCivic #2 (**permalink**)

02-04-2008, 11:49 PM

it's completely safe to put your Macbook in sleep mode and carry it around providing you are not carrying around unprotected... (ie not in a napsack or protective case)

Many people leave their pc's on all the time whether it be for days, weeks, or even months before restarting their machines. Some don't even shut down, they just restart whenever they notice it gets slow... All in all, it depends on you... But it won't damage your Macbook

Weird Fish · Weird Fish #3 (**permalink**)

02-05-2008, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackCivic

it's completely safe to put your Macbook in sleep mode and carry it around providing you are not carrying around unprotected... (ie not in a napsack or protective case)

Many people leave their pc's on all the time whether it be for days, weeks, or even months before restarting their machines. Some don't even shut down, they just restart whenever they notice it gets slow... All in all, it depends on you... But it won't damage your Macbook

Hit the nail on the head.

darkmcs · darkmcs #4 (**permalink**)

02-05-2008, 12:04 AM

Thanks!!

So, it would be safe to put my notebook into sleep mode, put it in my "InCase" notebook bag and take it from home to school in my car?? Then, between classes, just put close the lid, and carry it around...?? The HDD wil shut down and won't damage its heads...??

Thanks again!

Weird Fish · Weird Fish #5 (**permalink**)

02-05-2008, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkmcs

Thanks!!

So, it would be safe to put my notebook into sleep mode, put it in my "InCase" notebook bag and take it from home to school in my car?? Then, between classes, just put close the lid, and carry it around...??

That's what I do.

darkmcs · darkmcs #6 (**permalink**)

02-05-2008, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weird Fish

That's what I do.

Thanks !!

Kash · Kash #7 (**permalink**)

02-05-2008, 01:43 AM

It's also what I do. Plus, not only is it simply hanging by my side in my bag, it's also experiencing bumps in the road as I'm driving and when I'm on the bus. I've been doing this for well over a year with no ill effects. So you see, it's perfectly fine

darkmcs #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 04, 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 57 Mac Specs: Macbook - 2.16ghz Core2Duo, 4Gb Ram, 320Gb WD Scorpio HDD, Westinghouse 22" external display	02-04-2008, 11:13 PM Hi! I have a few questions regarding the sleep mode... 1 - If I put my Macbook in sleep mode, can I carry it around without damaging any part, such as the hard-drive? Does the hard-drive turn off, or it is still on? 2 - Is is safe to put the notebook to sleep overnight? Or should I just turn it off completely for such a "long" period? Thanks! MacBook Pro unibody 2nd gen (2.53C2D, 4Gb, 320Gb WD Scorpio Black), 16Gb iPod Touch, 32Gb iPhone 3Gs, 160Gb Apple TV, iPad 3G 64Gb
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darkmcs #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 04, 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 57 Mac Specs: Macbook - 2.16ghz Core2Duo, 4Gb Ram, 320Gb WD Scorpio HDD, Westinghouse 22" external display	02-05-2008, 12:04 AM Thanks!! So, it would be safe to put my notebook into sleep mode, put it in my "InCase" notebook bag and take it from home to school in my car?? Then, between classes, just put close the lid, and carry it around...?? The HDD wil shut down and won't damage its heads...?? Thanks again! MacBook Pro unibody 2nd gen (2.53C2D, 4Gb, 320Gb WD Scorpio Black), 16Gb iPod Touch, 32Gb iPhone 3Gs, 160Gb Apple TV, iPad 3G 64Gb
	QUOTE Thanks

Kash #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 03, 2006 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 9,385 Mac Specs: Black Macbook C2D 2GHz 3GB RAM 250GB HD iPhone 4 iPad 3G	02-05-2008, 01:43 AM It's also what I do. Plus, not only is it simply hanging by my side in my bag, it's also experiencing bumps in the road as I'm driving and when I'm on the bus. I've been doing this for well over a year with no ill effects. So you see, it's perfectly fine June 2007 July 2009
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BlackCivic #2 (permalink)
Member Since: May 23, 2007 Posts: 174 Mac Specs: 13" white 2.16Ghz, 2Gb ram, 120gb hd	02-04-2008, 11:49 PM it's completely safe to put your Macbook in sleep mode and carry it around providing you are not carrying around unprotected... (ie not in a napsack or protective case) Many people leave their pc's on all the time whether it be for days, weeks, or even months before restarting their machines. Some don't even shut down, they just restart whenever they notice it gets slow... All in all, it depends on you... But it won't damage your Macbook
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