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macbook pro overheating and crashes

how do I keep my macbook pro from overheating and crashing?



MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Jul 3, 2021 10:03 AM

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Posted on Jul 3, 2021 10:59 AM

  1. Reset  SMC:   How to reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support   Choose the appropriate method.

Quote:

Resetting the system management controller (SMC) can resolve certain issues related to power, battery, fans, and other features.

2. Keep your Mac notebook within acceptable operating temperatures


If steps posted above don’t help:

 Download EtreCheck: https://etrecheck.com/  and post the report here.

 Click, “Free Download” button and then  “Click to download” button,

 open Downloads folder, click on it to open, and then select ”Open”.

 Choose a problem” from the popup menu box, and then “Start EtreCheck” in the dialog.

 Click “Share Report” button in the toolbar and select “Copy report”.


 Click the “Page” button in the toolbar at the bottom of this page and paste it when you reply.


 Note: This is a diagnostic test. 

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jul 3, 2021 10:59 AM in response to da1riley

  1. Reset  SMC:   How to reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support   Choose the appropriate method.

Quote:

Resetting the system management controller (SMC) can resolve certain issues related to power, battery, fans, and other features.

2. Keep your Mac notebook within acceptable operating temperatures


If steps posted above don’t help:

 Download EtreCheck: https://etrecheck.com/  and post the report here.

 Click, “Free Download” button and then  “Click to download” button,

 open Downloads folder, click on it to open, and then select ”Open”.

 Choose a problem” from the popup menu box, and then “Start EtreCheck” in the dialog.

 Click “Share Report” button in the toolbar and select “Copy report”.


 Click the “Page” button in the toolbar at the bottom of this page and paste it when you reply.


 Note: This is a diagnostic test. 

macbook pro overheating and crashes

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