Just bought my new macbook

Chapin · Chapin #1 (**permalink**)

01-25-2007, 09:42 PM

Hey guys,I just bought my new macbook and I don't know if it's me but I think the fan or battery it's heating.stays stable but I'm wondering if it's normal?

eric · eric #2 (**permalink**)

01-25-2007, 09:46 PM

welcome to the forums Chapin! and congrats on your new macbook!

not sure what you're asking in your question? are you saying you think you have a fan or heat issue?

CrossBones · CrossBones #3 (**permalink**)

01-25-2007, 10:27 PM

Maybe both????

eric · eric #4 (**permalink**)

01-25-2007, 10:30 PM

i guess the first thing to do, without knowing anymore, would be to check for firmware updates. there were a couple semi-recently. make sure if you do have to do them, do them in order, and follow the instructions on apple's site exactly!

cwa107 · cwa107 #5 (**permalink**)

01-25-2007, 10:36 PM

I agree with the previous posters, but want to add that the MacBook and MacBook Pro do indeed run very warm - very probably warmer than notebooks you may have owned previously. It is not a defect in design, but rather the nature of newer, faster processors that are just as powerful as their desktop brethren, but have less space in which to cool the chip. This is not something specific to Apple, but is a problem industry-wide which is why chip manufacturers have started to focus on performance-per-watt rather than simply constantly upping the clock speed. Also, it's important to note that Apple does not recommend that you use the machine on your lap (they do not refer to the MacBooks as "laptops" for precisely this reason). If you find it uncomfortable to do so (as many do), consider a cooling pad for use between your lap and the notebook itself.

ryanwarsaw · ryanwarsaw #6 (**permalink**)

01-25-2007, 11:01 PM

Most people I know solved there heat problem by downloading a fan control. I downloaded this and never had any problem after.

http://81.169.182.62/~eidac/software/page5/page5.html

Chapin · Chapin #7 (**permalink**)

01-26-2007, 06:39 AM

Thanks guy for your replies!
I know that I'm gonna be asking a lot of questions because I'm a complete noob in the MacWorld ! : )

eric #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 04, 2006 Location: twin cities, mn, usa Posts: 8,800	01-25-2007, 09:46 PM welcome to the forums Chapin! and congrats on your new macbook! not sure what you're asking in your question? are you saying you think you have a fan or heat issue? Please participate in our Member of the Month polls. Every vote counts! And remember to use the user reputation system! ["Dear Homer, I. O. U. one emergency donut. Signed, Homer." - Note by Homer Simpson]
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eric #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 04, 2006 Location: twin cities, mn, usa Posts: 8,800	01-25-2007, 10:30 PM i guess the first thing to do, without knowing anymore, would be to check for firmware updates. there were a couple semi-recently. make sure if you do have to do them, do them in order, and follow the instructions on apple's site exactly! Please participate in our Member of the Month polls. Every vote counts! And remember to use the user reputation system! ["Dear Homer, I. O. U. one emergency donut. Signed, Homer." - Note by Homer Simpson]
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Chapin #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 25, 2007 Posts: 20	01-25-2007, 09:42 PM Hey guys,I just bought my new macbook and I don't know if it's me but I think the fan or battery it's heating.stays stable but I'm wondering if it's normal?
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cwa107 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 20, 2006 Location: Middletown, Pennsylvania Posts: 25,916 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, Core i7/2GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB Crucial M4 SSD	01-25-2007, 10:36 PM I agree with the previous posters, but want to add that the MacBook and MacBook Pro do indeed run very warm - very probably warmer than notebooks you may have owned previously. It is not a defect in design, but rather the nature of newer, faster processors that are just as powerful as their desktop brethren, but have less space in which to cool the chip. This is not something specific to Apple, but is a problem industry-wide which is why chip manufacturers have started to focus on performance-per-watt rather than simply constantly upping the clock speed. Also, it's important to note that Apple does not recommend that you use the machine on your lap (they do not refer to the MacBooks as "laptops" for precisely this reason). If you find it uncomfortable to do so (as many do), consider a cooling pad for use between your lap and the notebook itself.
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ryanwarsaw #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 18, 2006 Posts: 44 Mac Specs: MBP 2.0 GHz CD, 20" iMac 2.16 C2D, Blackbook 2.16 GHz C2D	01-25-2007, 11:01 PM Most people I know solved there heat problem by downloading a fan control. I downloaded this and never had any problem after. http://81.169.182.62/~eidac/software/page5/page5.html
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Chapin #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 25, 2007 Posts: 20	01-26-2007, 06:39 AM Thanks guy for your replies! I know that I'm gonna be asking a lot of questions because I'm a complete noob in the MacWorld ! : )
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