[ManUtd871]

I just bought a 2.16ghz 15' macbook pro and I have a concern. I started the laptop out of the box and after about an hour the notebook was very hot. The keyboard surface was ok and so was the trackpad area, these were just slightly warm. But above the keyboard area, the strip between the keyboard and the screen, was very hot. Also the underside of the laptop was the hottest of all (where the battery is and the area around the battery). I'm just wondering if this heat is normal or if something is wrong with the battery or cooling fans of the laptop. Any info or suggestions on what to do is greatly appreciated. Thanks again.

[MacCheetah3]

Hi
There have been some models with battery issues. If you have an Apple Store near, I would suggest to make a trip.
What does CoreDuoTemp give you? Mine's been sitting around 65 - 67C

[ManUtd871]

Mine sits around 57 C when running only a couple programs to 65 C-70 C when running windows and os x with multiple programs. So maybe its not too bad. But the battery still gets very hot does this happen on urs as well? I am probably going to buy a Targus Chill Mat to deal with this heat, cause it really starts getting hot after about an hour to an hour and a half of usage. Thanks.

[griffman]

The following areas routinely get very warm: bottom-side leftish corner, strip on top side left edge next to keyboard, and the hinge assembly. Apparently this is normal, and if your CPU temps are OK, it's nothing to worry about, supposedly.
Yes, get a laptop cooler of some sort...
-rob.

[imalex]

From the "Using Your Macbook Pro" discussion forum at Apple:
http://discussions.a...419005&tstart=0

Apparently resetting the PMU (Power Management Unit) helps a good deal.

I suggest reading the full article in Apple Support before attempting, though. This one is for the Macbook Pro. Do a search for your model of Mac.

http://docs.info.app...l?artnum=303319
A.

[MacCheetah3]

Hi
I was ripping and converting a couple DVDs, a few hour continuous high CPU procedure and fans going "full bore", and mine seem to peak out at 86C ( 187F ).
For me, obviously the hinge gets hot since that is where the fans are and mainly the top left ( port area ). My battery doesn't seem to get hot but somewhat of the bottom center but, I think, this is because the fans can't expell it enough and it spreads.

[MaxtenBond]

Interesting. I have a used G4 laptop, my first laptop ever. I've noticed all the same areas getting very hot and expressed some concern to my computer expert/neighbor. He said most laptops do get hot. I thought about inventing a mat or short stand with plenty of ventilation, I had no idea something like the mat mentioned here even existed.
Thanks!