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highdra Author

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Macbook Air M1 temperature concerns

Is it okay to put the Macbook Air on a flat surface (bed)? Should I elevate it to avoid overheating? or its okay to put it on a flat surface (bed) because it has no fan in it?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.5

Posted on Aug 11, 2021 7:41 PM

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srbwanderer

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Posted on Aug 12, 2021 1:59 PM

Hello highdra,

From your post it appears you are concerned about the temperature of your MacBook if you leave it sitting on a surface like a bed.

It is best to keep the Mac on a hard surface. There are actually feet on the bottom of the Mac that keeps it raised to allow air flow. When placed on a soft surface like a bed, the bottom is no longer raised.

More information is available here: Keep your Mac notebook within acceptable operating temperatures - Apple Support

Have a good day.

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