LabRat Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 So my mbp I've had since 09 is starting to chronically overheat if I'm streaming video or music and if I'm driving logic pretty hard. It's never done this before and the only time it seems to be ok (in some cases) is if the charger is plugged in, though it still gets stupidly hot. Does this mean my laptop is seeing it's final days as a work horse and should be retired? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Pretty much summed it up yourself. 09 Means it's 5 years old now which is pretty good lifetime for a laptop these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatPartyGuy Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 could always open it up and clean out the dust and shit. one of the fans might of died or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabRat Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 I might try opening it up and giving it a clean, otherwise I might have to invest in a new one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatPartyGuy Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 be sure to google your model disassemble guide. some a tricky little shits to open lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Pretty sure the 09 was one of the first unibody MacBooks. Annoying to pull apart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabRat Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 It's unlikely I'll do it myself coz I'll surely do something wrong lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatPartyGuy Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 if its apple... they do what they can so you cant service it yourself lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabRat Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 if its apple... they do what they can so you cant service it yourself lolYep, they do make life a little difficult but I love my apples lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolDios Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 If you have a good vacuum cleaner, also try with that to pull out any loose dust.Do not recommend I've had people bring in computers that have been absolutely slaughtered due to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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