Why is my MacBook Pro so hot?

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Why is my MacBook Pro so hot?

I have a MacBook Pro that I bought in 2018. I loved this computer so much, but in 2019 it started getting extremely hot and the fan sounded like my computer was going to take off. It has progressively gotten worse over the last two years. I have taken it to the Apple store three times, once they fixed a wire and the other two times I was told it was fine. We completely wiped my computer the last time and I didn’t even make it through the set up process before my computer was hot. (Apple told me the entire time they had my computer it never got hot). I haven’t used it since I picked it up the beginning of August. Decided to use it today and everything besides the screen is hot, like burn your fingers hot. Anyone else this issue?? I really like Apple but this is ridiculous.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.5

Posted on Sep 12, 2021 3:56 PM

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Answer 1

Sep 12, 2021 4:04 PM in response to cheyymariee

Try this:

Keep your Mac notebook within acceptable operating temperatures - Apple Support

And try an smc reset:

How to reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support

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Answer 2

Sep 12, 2021 5:01 PM in response to cheyymariee

If it has ben sitting unused for a while, BobTheFisherman's suggestion of SMC reset is especially appropriate.

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iJAWs

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Sep 13, 2021 3:33 PM in response to cheyymariee

Thank you for participating in the Apple Support Communities.

We want to make sure you reach the right team for help with your device. We recommend that you contact Apple Support directly. Depending on your region, you may be able to reach them here: Get Support.

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cheyymariee Author

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Sep 12, 2021 4:59 PM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder

Unfortunately I do not have anything downloaded to the computer besides what comes with the computer as a band new one. It was just so hot I had to stop setting it up because I was burning my hands.

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cheyymariee Author

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Sep 13, 2021 3:56 PM in response to iJAWs

I have contacted Apple support numerous times along with taking my MacBook to the Genius Bar, nothing.

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cheyymariee Author

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Sep 13, 2021 3:58 PM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder

It was completely wiped when I got it back in August. I didn’t even finish the set up process until last night.

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Answer 7

Sep 12, 2021 4:58 PM in response to cheyymariee

If you have installed software that wastes computer resources on a regular basis, such as speeder-uppers, Cleaners. Optimizers, Virus Scanners, third-party file Sync-ers such as DropBox, OneDrive, or GoogleDrive, or a VPN, it will do busywork at previously-impossible speeds — heating up at a ferocious rate.

If you are sync-ing a huge photo library to iCloud, it will do some of that, but not as extreme.

The two quick tests are to restart in Safe Mode, which loads NO third-party extensions. If it no problems in safe mode, "It's something you added."

The second test is to create a new User, and login as the new user. This walks way from any settings or login items stored in your User account.

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Why is my MacBook Pro so hot?

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