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Apple Computing Products:
macOS - Notebook Hardware
clamshell mode?
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<blockquote data-quote="Raz0rEdge" data-source="post: 1837401" data-attributes="member: 110816"><p>The vent for the Macbooks is right in the hinge between the base and screen. When the screen is opened, the heat has a place to go. Having the lid closed means that the air can't escape easily. Additionally, all Macbooks are made of aluminum and will get a lot hotter than plastic laptops. Generally this isn't an issue, but if you do plan on using it purely in clamshell mode, you might want to get a stand that will hold the MBA vertically and then place a table top fan (could be small) running at a constant low speed right in the middle of the MBA, that airflow should help the heat escape nicely.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Raz0rEdge, post: 1837401, member: 110816"] The vent for the Macbooks is right in the hinge between the base and screen. When the screen is opened, the heat has a place to go. Having the lid closed means that the air can't escape easily. Additionally, all Macbooks are made of aluminum and will get a lot hotter than plastic laptops. Generally this isn't an issue, but if you do plan on using it purely in clamshell mode, you might want to get a stand that will hold the MBA vertically and then place a table top fan (could be small) running at a constant low speed right in the middle of the MBA, that airflow should help the heat escape nicely. [/QUOTE]
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