MacBook heating issue

MacBook heats up when connected to an external monitor. Surprisingly the same issues happens while working with Microsoft word even without an extended monitor. I have seen same issue with other users. It’s quite sad that MacBook is unable to handle such low bar task that dont even demand intense GPU usage.

MacBook Pro 13″, OS X 10.11

Posted on Jul 25, 2022 10:31 PM

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TheLittles

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Jul 25, 2022 10:34 PM in response to johnfreedomlover

johnfreedomlover Said:

"MacBook heating issue: MacBook heats up when connected to an external monitor. Surprisingly the same issues happens while working with Microsoft word even without an extended monitor. I have seen same issue with other users. It’s quite sad that MacBook is unable to handle such low bar task that dont even demand intense GPU usage."

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Troubleshooting na Overheating Mac:

Use Activity Monitor:

See what it taking the most out of the RAM. Is it Microsoft Word? Or is is something else? To Find Out, use Activity Monitor

Go to: Applications
Select: Utilities folder
Open: Activity Monitor
Click: Memory column

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