MacBook Pro Heats Up

Hi d,

That has certainly been described by some posters here. Are you running the latest Flash?

The case bottom is part of the heat dissipation system it is supposed to heat up and should not be blocked. Don't use it on pillows or a blanket and, if you must use the computer in your lap, use a lapboard to insure air gets under the case.

"Hot" to the touch does not translate to "too hot for safety." If you have heat concerns, you must get a utility that tracks the temps of the various internal bits. I like this widget:

http://www.apple.com/downloads/dashboard/status/istatpro.html

For the MBP models covered in this forum (silver keys), the system will shut down when the processor temps approach 100G/212F. With Flash web apps, mine run in the range of 145-160F, where normal use runs around 125-130F.

dvscrobe wrote:
Can I just rely on the software updates that Apple puts out as means for running latest flash or do I have to install something additional from Adobe?

Unfortunately, not with Adobe and/or Flash. Need to go to their website and follow their directions about updating to newest Flash.

Mine's always gotten hot from day one whenever I am doing anything intense. I kind of look at it like a trade off for a well designed, small, efficient computer. With that being said, I have an early 2008 mbp & it still plugs along happily. The only issue I've had was the optical drive; which I rarely have a need for.

If yours does not have silver keys, the temp numbers I posted may not be appropriate to your model.

The forum area for newer MBPs is here:

http://discussions.apple.com/category.jspa?categoryID=251