i recently bought a mid 2012 without retina model macbook pro. it really gets heated up while charging. i mean really. is it normal or should i contact apple care?
MacBook Pro, OS X El Capitan (10.11.6)
None of the connections or the body of the MBP should get really 'hot' when charging. The pins in the charger connection are spring loaded and should move freely. check for any discoloration in the MBP connection. You might run an Apple Hardware Test which might offer a clue.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201257
Note that an error free AHT is not conclusive.
You might also reset the SMC:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295
Ciao.
None of the connections or the body of the MBP should get really 'hot' when charging. The pins in the charger connection are spring loaded and should move freely. check for any discoloration in the MBP connection. You might run an Apple Hardware Test which might offer a clue.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201257
Note that an error free AHT is not conclusive.
You might also reset the SMC:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295
Ciao.
The battery does get quite warm when charging. You can feel that by he trackpad since ithe battery is under the trackpad and also feel on the bottom.
How hot is too hot is hard to determine over the internet. If concerned, make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar
https://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/
This is the Mac Pro desktop forum. I requested your post be moved to the MacBook Pro laptop forum.
Just what part(s) get how?
How hot?
How are you determining hotness?
Is there a way to determine hotness? I asked this question based on physical experience. It becomes hot particularly at the bottom, places near charging port with maximum hotness which decreases towards the other end. around the keypad and trackpad i am feeling moderate hotness. but everything will go away once i stop charging.
Macbook Pro- Mid 2012- Heating Issue while Charging
