iBookG4 Heat Issues

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iBookG4 Heat Issues

Hello Everyone. I just purchased my first MAC this past December. Its an iBookG4. It was brand new. I am having some problems though. It heats up something wicked. If I let it run for about an hour and touch the bottom its pretty hot. The longer I let it run the more it heats up. I dont think this is normal. Also it makes a pretty noticable humming sound. Does anyone got an suggestions as to what I should do or what these issues may be caused by. I am very concerned here. Thanks, Rick

iBookG4 Mac OS X (10.4.4)

Posted on Feb 13, 2006 9:42 AM

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Answer 1

Feb 13, 2006 11:34 AM in response to Enflame87

Hi and welcome to Discussions!

How are you using your iBook? If you are using it on your lap/cushion/bed then it will overheat. I think most 'laptop' manufacturers, including Apple, now call them notebooks or portables as they no longer advise using them on the lap. The noise you are hearing is the fan.

If you want to use your iBook on your lap, use something like a peice of plywood, an atlas or someting similar so that air can circulate around the bottom of it.

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Have fun!

Adrian

ibook G4: 768mb, iMac 17" G4:768mb (10.3.9) Mac OS X (10.4.4) Belkin Wireless F5D7632

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Answer 2

--JB--

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Feb 13, 2006 1:22 PM in response to Enflame87

Hi Enflame87,

Welcome to Apple Discussions

Your iBook will heat up, it is the nature of the G4 processor. The problem is when it becomes too hot. Does the fan turn on? You might want to download Temperature Monitor so you can see and record how hot your computer is getting. There is not much to worry about when your iBook heats up unless you notice changes in the way your computer acts. If it begins to freeze or become sluggish you might want to get it checked out at your local Apple Store/Reseller.

I like to use the iCurve to elevate my iBook off my desk (for ergonomic reasons). They do claim that the iCurve will let air flow better around your computer so that your iBook cools off. I can't say for sure that it does that, but my computer doesn't get real hot. You might want to look into a "lap desk" or something so the iBook is not sitting directly on your lap.

I hope that helps,
Jon

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