How to cool Macbook down?

In addition to the troublemakers Leroy lists, so-called "cleaning/tune-up" apps can raise internal temps as much as Chrome and useless anti-virus software.

Most newer MacBook Pros exhaust the hot air through the hinge area in the back. If this is blocked by a blanket or pillow, or even items on a workstation, your temps will climb fast.

Should I take it apart and try to clean the dust under the hood? I have AppleCare+, does it cover this service for free?

Do NOT take it apart if your AppleCare is still in force. That could void the coverage. You need to ask at an Apple store if AppleCare covers cleaning.

This Apple article may be helpful:

See how apps affect Mac performance, battery runtime, temperature, and fan activity - Apple Support

⚠️ NOTE: Step One in the article is vitally important to getting useful results. Also the display is dynamic, changing every few seconds. Observe the display for at least 30 seconds to find resources hogs that bubble to the surface.

Chrome browser in general is a known resource hog.

Running Anti virus is known to cause many issues. Uninstall it and test.

You could try an alternative browser to compare.

What you have is a notebook, not a lap top. Placed on a hard flat surface allowing for good air movement helps a lot.

https://www.apple.com/support/products/mac/

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peera98 Said:

”What should I do in this case? Should I take it apart and try to clean the dust under the hood? I have AppleCare+, does it cover this service for free?“

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Perhaps this is a Faulty Device?

Let Apple Troubleshoot this;

Don’t Fiddle around with it, as that may void the AppleCare+ protection.

Start by Contacting Apple, Using this Info:

• Contact Us - Choose Locations
• USA: 1(800)MY-APPLE
• Proceed from there, as necessary

While on the Phone, Set Up an Genius Bar Appointment:

Go Here: Genius Bar Appointment. You would take this to your Local Apple Store, during which the screen and all other necessities would be looked at.

In the Meantime:

With heat being the major concern here, place this on a “Laptop Cooler” powered from an external source of power(not powered off the laptop), and set it aside in an opened, non-enclosed location.

Keep your Mac notebook within acceptable operating temperatures - Apple Support