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Apple Computing Products:
macOS - Notebook Hardware
iBook fan not working? Cause for alarm?
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<blockquote data-quote="Dave_L" data-source="post: 59623"><p>Yes they do run quite hot, the temperature range sounds within Apple's alleged guidelines (I think I read that it was 50c - 75c). However some say that they do run cooler if the AC is not plugged in, which is not obviously always practical. Elevating the iBook can also help minimise the heat (iCurve), as well as 3rd party products such as iBreeze which is basically an iCurve but with 2X60mm USB powered fans and a female USB pass through port or try CoolPad. Again not real practical if you want it portable.</p><p>The fan should definitely come on at some point though especially when using it on your lap or if the ventilation is partly covered. Heat problems will normally show up in the general stability of the machine.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dave_L, post: 59623"] Yes they do run quite hot, the temperature range sounds within Apple's alleged guidelines (I think I read that it was 50c - 75c). However some say that they do run cooler if the AC is not plugged in, which is not obviously always practical. Elevating the iBook can also help minimise the heat (iCurve), as well as 3rd party products such as iBreeze which is basically an iCurve but with 2X60mm USB powered fans and a female USB pass through port or try CoolPad. Again not real practical if you want it portable. The fan should definitely come on at some point though especially when using it on your lap or if the ventilation is partly covered. Heat problems will normally show up in the general stability of the machine. [/QUOTE]
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