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Could a keyboard cover cause my MacBook to overheat?

Could a keyboard cover cause my MacBook to overheat?

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 11.2

Posted on Mar 29, 2021 2:48 PM

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Posted on Mar 29, 2021 3:25 PM

Do not use palm rest or keycap covers on a Mac notebook with a Retina display - Apple Support

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Mar 29, 2021 3:25 PM in response to KD1139

Do not use palm rest or keycap covers on a Mac notebook with a Retina display - Apple Support

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