Firmware Update Fixed something!

MDCjr · Apr 9, 2008

Well after the firmware update. My iSight now works with live.yahoo and i can once again use my mbp in clamshell mode while its hooked up to an external monitor. Im happy

Has anyone else had similar issues fixed or have something that wasn't working all together now working right?

damainman · Apr 14, 2008

what is clamshell mode?

theonegod · Apr 14, 2008

Running it with the lid closed...like a clamshell

damainman · Apr 14, 2008

theonegod said:
Running it with the lid closed...like a clamshell

Oh, i figured... but I've read multiple times that doing that decreases the screen life... so why would someone want to do that? Unless i was mis informed thus leaving my screen open all the time for nothing lol.

Thank you for the reply though.

Aptmunich · Apr 14, 2008

damainman said:
Oh, i figured... but I've read multiple times that doing that decreases the screen life... so why would someone want to do that? Unless i was mis informed thus leaving my screen open all the time for nothing lol.

Thank you for the reply though.

You've been misinformed

Whilst one might argue that having the screen closer to the processor causes the screen to be exposed to more heat, it's highly unlikely the heat would cause any harm.

In fact, using the display constantly will cause the (non-LED) backlight to dim slightly over time ( - don't worry - it's probably not enough for you to notice it during your Macbook's lifetime).

But either way is fine

fleurya · Apr 14, 2008

MDCjr said:
Has anyone else had similar issues fixed or have something that wasn't working all together now working right?

HA! That's funny! I just posted a problem that just started for me because of the update! Then I saw your thread. I've never had the problem with my MBP not running correctly with the LCD closed.

Strange what little quirks arise from these updates.

damainman · Apr 15, 2008

Aptmunich said:
You've been misinformed

Whilst one might argue that having the screen closer to the processor causes the screen to be exposed to more heat, it's highly unlikely the heat would cause any harm.

In fact, using the display constantly will cause the (non-LED) backlight to dim slightly over time ( - don't worry - it's probably not enough for you to notice it during your Macbook's lifetime).

But either way is fine

lol thanks for your response

. My keyboard and the section above the keyboard gets pretty hott though.. makes me worry lol.

However thanks for the update, I read about the issue while browsing these forums for people that were using their laptop as alarms or listening to music while sleeping.

It's good to know though

thanks.