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Left MBP in car overnight at 43F Degrees

I Left MBP in car overnight at 41F Degrees last night, It was in a microfiber padded sleeve as well, would I need to worry about any damage or condensation issues? and if not what is to cold for a MacBook? Thank you!

Posted on May 7, 2021 5:34 AM

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Posted on May 7, 2021 5:48 AM

Here is the Apple Support document on the operating Temperatures for your MacBook Pro. I would suggest bringing it inside and removing it from the padded sleeve to "Warm Up".


https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201640


Just an FYI, I live in Anchorage AK and have used my machine while setting outside with friends and clients at a Coffee Shop or Bar at temperatures as low as 10 F with no ill effects. Have done this for years.



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May 7, 2021 5:48 AM in response to Spencer715

Here is the Apple Support document on the operating Temperatures for your MacBook Pro. I would suggest bringing it inside and removing it from the padded sleeve to "Warm Up".


https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201640


Just an FYI, I live in Anchorage AK and have used my machine while setting outside with friends and clients at a Coffee Shop or Bar at temperatures as low as 10 F with no ill effects. Have done this for years.



May 7, 2021 6:31 AM in response to Spencer715

Spencer715 wrote:

I Left MBP in car overnight at 41F Degrees last night, It was in a microfiber padded sleeve as well, would I need to worry about any damage or condensation issues? and if not what is to cold for a MacBook? Thank you!

So are you thinking I’m good? I didn’t notice any condensation building up or anything? I’m just paranoid...


I see no issue—

May 7, 2021 7:14 AM in response to Spencer715

The only potential issue in this case is bringing it inside, into warm, moist air, and NOT allowing it to warm up to room temperature before use.


Running it while the chassis is still cold enough to condense moisture from the moist inside air could cause droplets of moisture to form inside, which can be a problem.


Even if NOT a problem this time, those droplets can cause the moisture detectors to turn, and could mean that Apple refuses service in the future, due to detected presence of moisture inside.

Left MBP in car overnight at 43F Degrees

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