Running in closed lid mode, temperature

I got a unibody macbook pro (2.4") and I run it in closed lid mode all the time. I noticed that the fan NEVER makes noise. I checked the temps using iStat and it said the temps were around 65 celcius (for CPU A, for some reason, it doesn't show the second CPU unless there's only 1 sensor for both processors).

At 65 celcius, the fans were running at 2000rpm (sounds low). Is this safe? Underneath the macbook, it felt very hot (near the CPU area, the other side was cold however).

I read that it draws air from the keyboard section and exhausts air near the opening between the keyboard and the screen.

get smcfan or whatever its called and increase the speed a bit

yea i use SMCFan (Free App) and put it on highest RPM (6200 rpm for me) while i'm in clamshell mode with an external display. Never any issues.

why not opening the lid while running an external display!?! That's what I do and my temps are low.

just boot up your notebook, then once everything is up and running, close the lid. The notebook will go into sleep mode. Using an external keyboard, hit a key to wake up the computer. Once everything is good, open the lid and your notebook display will be "off".

maz94protege said:

yea i use SMCFan (Free App) and put it on highest RPM (6200 rpm for me) while i'm in clamshell mode with an external display. Never any issues.

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Not only is 6200 RPM noisy, but you can bet you're shortening the life of your fan. Mac portables are designed to operate in clamshell mode, no need to put your fan in takeoff mode. A notebook stand will actually help more and will also protect against nasty spills. You can also place a small rubber or felt stop under the lid to keep it open about 1/2 inch.

Regards.

Not an answer to this questions, but maybe you guys can answer mine!

I was just looking around for Macbook Pro help for my 17" unibody (warped and bent body, I can only find one similar post).. and I found this one... I was wondering how to make my notebook run with the lid closed while I'm running it in my TV through the mini Display port.. 'cuz every time I do it will go into sleep mode.

Thanks!

Shossni said:

I was just looking around for Macbook Pro help for my 17" unibody (warped and bent body, I can only find one similar post).. and I found this one... I was wondering how to make my notebook run with the lid closed while I'm running it in my TV through the mini Display port.. 'cuz every time I do it will go into sleep mode.

Thanks!

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