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Q: MacBook overheats with lid closed/Pinwheel of death

I've had both problems with my macbook that I purchased in mid 2012 ever since I upgraded to El Capitan. I've tried several things that I've seen on here and nothing seems to be working. I get the pinwheel when I type too fast or scroll too fast.

 

I've had to leave the lid open or shut down completely when not using it, as when I close the lid to put it to sleep, the white light in the bottom right stays solid and it begins to overheat after 4-5 minutes.

 

Is it the hard drive?

MacBook Pro

Posted on Dec 28, 2015 10:33 PM

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