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Wheres my MacBook pros exhaust vents?

post #1 of 21
4/25/09 at 2:06pm
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I've noticed unlike most laptops ( like my old Dell & my GF's Dell ) my Mac Book Pro 15 seems to have no obvious area for the heat to exscape...

I have noticed some heat above the keyboard where the screen hinge is, but dont see any vents...

I was gonna buy a lap top cooler for my GF's laptop & thought about getting self one but wonder if it would really do anything for my MBP15?
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post #2 of 21
4/25/09 at 2:23pm
Apple notebooks are notorious with loud fan and heat. They (and myself) are still believing that keep the air moving about is the best way to cool it down.

. Update your comp with the latest firmware is one of the best prevention. It has a cool effect to lower the level of fan noise

. Keep it elevated works well also with Apple notebooks.

. Believe it or not, I do try now and then a dry-ice pack underneath my macbook. It cools down the temp remarkably. No noise, nothing.

cheers ...
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post #3 of 21
4/25/09 at 2:40pm
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Wow! Iceing it seems extreme...

But since you did'nt answer my queston, I'll ask again...... where the exhaust vent?
I mean with all the heat your explaining, where did Apple design the heat to escape from inside?
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post #4 of 21
4/25/09 at 2:48pm
My take, any "vents" available: ports, keyboard, "cracks" between covers/casings.

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post #5 of 21
4/25/09 at 2:51pm
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That seems to be what I have found & seems strange that they would not create a better heat release...

Thanks....
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post #6 of 21
4/25/09 at 2:51pm
From Apple FAQ:

"Important: Do not place your MacBook Pro on a pillow or other soft material when it's powered on, as the material can block the airflow vents (in particular, the rear vents) and cause the computer to overheat. Never place anything over your keyboard when operating in closed-lid mode. This can cause your computer to cycle on and off, which might create excessive heat and drain your battery. Never turn on your computer unless all of its internal and external parts are in place. Operating the computer when it's open or missing parts can be dangerous and can damage your computer. "

Mystery

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post #7 of 21
4/25/09 at 2:53pm
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Originally Posted by Blanco View Post
That seems to be what I have found & seems strange that they would not create a better heat release...

Thanks....
They are working hard on it. Better fan design, better air flow inside the casing ... per example.

It is not so simple working with such a "thin" and compact design.

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post #8 of 21
4/25/09 at 2:59pm
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So I guess it would'nt hurt to buy a laptop cooler from Frys being they have them on sale for $10.00.
I've not seen them, but I was told they have built in fans too.... That seem pretty cheap.
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post #9 of 21
4/25/09 at 3:01pm
Yep!

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post #10 of 21
4/25/09 at 3:02pm
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Originally Posted by qhn View Post
Apple notebooks are notorious with loud fan and heat. They (and myself) are still believing that keep the air moving about is the best way to cool it down.
qhn, I would love to know where you got this information from. I specifically use Apple notebooks because they are among the quietest out there. Really. This makes a huge difference for me in my work.

For the OP. the exhaust fan is as you gathered, right at the hinge for the LCD. Along with this Apple uses the case itself to disperse some of the heat gathered, which is part of why the case gets so warm.

Moving air is the best way currently to cool computer components in notebooks with today's technology. Will a notebook fan help? Absolutely, it will cool off the case, allowing for more efficient heat transfer through it. Is it needed? Personally I say no.

Seablade
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post #11 of 21
4/25/09 at 3:10pm
Used a lot of notebook coolers, currently settling for this only one from Xystec, compact and mobile

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post #12 of 21
4/25/09 at 3:10pm
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Originally Posted by Seablade View Post
Will a notebook fan help? Absolutely, it will cool off the case, allowing for more efficient heat transfer through it. Is it needed? Personally I say no.

Seablade
But being they only cost $10.00, I figure go for it.
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post #13 of 21
4/25/09 at 3:13pm
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Originally Posted by Seablade View Post
qhn, I would love to know where you got this information from. I specifically use Apple notebooks because they are among the quietest out there. Really. This makes a huge difference for me in my work.

For the OP. the exhaust fan is as you gathered, right at the hinge for the LCD. Along with this Apple uses the case itself to disperse some of the heat gathered, which is part of why the case gets so warm.

Moving air is the best way currently to cool computer components in notebooks with today's technology. Will a notebook fan help? Absolutely, it will cool off the case, allowing for more efficient heat transfer through it. Is it needed? Personally I say no.

Seablade
You said it here On hot days, nothing but a simple hand fan would not do to cool one down.

cheers ...
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post #14 of 21
4/25/09 at 3:27pm
SMC Fan control ...

A (software) tip for lowering the intel macbooks temp -

... by forcing the fan to work harder

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post #15 of 21
4/25/09 at 3:30pm
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Originally Posted by qhn View Post
SMC Fan control ...

A (software) tip for lowering the intel macbooks temp -

... by forcing the fan to work harder

cheers ...
Do I really wanna do that?

My Mac is only about 2 & 1/2 weeks old....
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post #16 of 21
4/25/09 at 3:37pm
No, only a tip and possibility.

I would first update your comp to the latest (drivers, firmware, softwares ..) from Apple Update. Go slow, enjoy the macbook pro.

cheers ...
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post #17 of 21
4/25/09 at 3:38pm
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Originally Posted by qhn View Post
You said it here On hot days, nothing but a simple hand fan would not do to cool one down.

cheers ...
That wasn't the info I was referring to. What I was referring to was your comment that Apple laptops are notorious for being loud.

Seablade
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post #18 of 21
4/25/09 at 3:45pm
oh that.

Personal ongoing observations:
- loud when I work with optical drive
- many surges in noises when running CAD apps
- tend to be more noisy when on AC

General, in searching for solutions and explanations - coming across many mac forums where the majority of users confirming the loudness of mac notebooks.

Saying all this, I believe that the newer models are getting a bit "not so loud"

cheers ...
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post #19 of 21
4/25/09 at 5:21pm
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Just got back from fry's & bought my GF a fan cooler, & passed on mine..

Now that I know it exits out the hinge under the fan I'll look for an ideal set up.
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post #20 of 21
4/25/09 at 5:23pm
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Originally Posted by qhn View Post
General, in searching for solutions and explanations - coming across many mac forums where the majority of users confirming the loudness of mac notebooks.
Mac Forums?
Got any good links to the better ones?
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