MacBook Pro Keyboard Gets Too Hot Very Quickly

MacBook Pro 2019

I use my laptop for 15 minutes and the top of the keypad and touch bar are iron-like hot. What can I do about this? Fan does not run. Thank you!

Posted on Sep 17, 2019 9:19 PM

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Posted on Sep 18, 2019 7:35 AM

Try an SMC reset:

How to reset the System Management Controller (SMC) on your Mac - Apple Support


And read this article:

Keep your Mac notebook within acceptable operating temperatures - Apple Support


If the symptoms remain after performing the actions in these articles take your computer to an authorized service center for evaluation.

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Sep 18, 2019 7:35 AM in response to CarKH

Try an SMC reset:

How to reset the System Management Controller (SMC) on your Mac - Apple Support


And read this article:

Keep your Mac notebook within acceptable operating temperatures - Apple Support


If the symptoms remain after performing the actions in these articles take your computer to an authorized service center for evaluation.

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MacBook Pro Keyboard Gets Too Hot Very Quickly

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