sagarjpatel

Q: My Macbook pro gets heated if I work on it for say an hour or 2 continuously. I bought it just 2 weeks back.Is that a problem?

I hope this is so for almost all the users. If not, what can I do to get this problem resolved?

MacBook Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10.3), New to the world of Apple!!!

Posted on Apr 29, 2015 12:39 AM

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Q: My Macbook pro gets heated if I work on it for say an hour or 2 continuously. I bought it just 2 weeks back.Is that a problem?

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  • by dominic23,Apple recommended

    dominic23 dominic23 Apr 29, 2015 12:51 AM in response to sagarjpatel
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    Apr 29, 2015 12:51 AM in response to sagarjpatel

       A new Mac comes with 90 days of free tech support from AppleCare.

     

       AppleCare: 1-800-275-2273

     

        “During processor intensive activities—such as processing HD video or playing a game

        that makes extensive use of the graphics processor—the   fans speed up to provide additional airflow.”

        https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202179

     

       Reset SMC.     http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964

       Choose the method for: "Resetting SMC on portables with a battery you should not remove on your own".

  • by BMoon,Apple recommended

    BMoon BMoon Apr 29, 2015 1:01 AM in response to sagarjpatel
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    Apr 29, 2015 1:01 AM in response to sagarjpatel

    Hi sagarjpatel,

     

    How are you using your MacBook? It is recommended that you use your MacBook on a hard flat surface (especially if you're running CPU intensive processes), thus preventing overheating by allowing enough air space underneath the Mac. A lot of people use on their laps, beds and blankets etc. which is of course fine for short periods of time, however when you feel the machine starts to heat you should take the steps to ensure it wont overheat. Other things such as cases and charging will also affect heat.

     

    The following Apple support website will shed a little more light on your MacBook and how to care for it, and even includes a section on battery heat. https://www.apple.com/batteries/maximizing-performance/

     

    If you feel their is genuinely a problem with the machine, call Apple immediately. Under warranty you are still covered against technical faults.

     

    Good luck.