Another Hot MacBook

Don't wait until then,

Because the return policy is limit to 2 weeks, it is better to act now before you stuck with a defect model.

Some post outside this forum saying that you could remove the plastic clear film between screen and keyboard hinge that covered and blocked the ventilation hole and make the hot air trapped inside your Mac Book.

See if there is any, the purpose of having that film might be for protecting the logic board from the dust or particle during assembly and shipment. But if there is any you can peel it off and feel how it affect the temperature.

There is no way I could have the MacBook sitting on my lap.

You're not supposed to anyway:



-Doug

You should download the small program 'CoreDuoTemp' and post your temperatures to this site as well as http://www.intelmactemp.com/

I also have a hot MacBook with a slew of other issues

Douglas,
Do you know, or have any thoughts on what people are suggesting concerning removing the plastic covering the vents at the rear of the MB?
I have my own thoughts on this, but you seem to know a thing or two so I would appreciate your opinion. As far as I am concerned there shouldn't be any clear plastic film on it at all.
Thanks,

no their shouldn't you simply remove it!

Its only been left their by accident, it is there to stop dust and debris entering the unit during manufacture etc

Apple needs to acknowledge the issue, and at the very least indicate a fix is in process. Ignoring this will cost sales and credibility.

I use an iLap with my MB, heat is not an issue and I'm comfortable for long periods with my laptop/notebook.
Yes they are a little pricey but I believe it will make a noticeable improvement in the experience you have with your MB.

I'm still... slave to windows and pc.. hehe... but i wanna switch to apple... because of the great invention of bootcamp!

Ever since the bootcamp released, i been observing the apple news, bout the new laptop.. macbook!... and it finally released! hohoo... i like it so much..

but, the heat problem is the only thing that cause me hvta reconsider to buy it... well, im pretty dissapointed with it honestly... but, a glimpse of light striked in.. i found this in news.. and just wanna ask all the macbook owners..
IS IT REAL??

the person claimed that.. there is a laminated plastic blocked the fan holes... this is the photo of it.. after he had took it out... the temperature dropped dramtically.. which is.. awesome..

this is the photo:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gstahl/153078462/

this is the news:
http://gertstahl.blogspot.com/2006/05/macbooks-vent-blocked.html

: )

kev

Thanks Eenu, and two very nice links from Kevinrox.
I absolutely love my Mac and have high hopes for my girlfriends first, the MB.

Crap, you beat me to it. I was just gonna tell TUD to edit his post and remove that part about using it on his lap before someone replies with a "Stop using your computer that way!!1" post. Oops.