Any heating issues in clamshell mode?

[umdjb]

Hey everyone,

I am interested in using my MB in clamshell mode but was wondering if any of you experienced or think I will run into heating or performance issues?


Thanks!

 

[majiklantrn]

I have ran my MBP 15" in clam mode before and no issue. If anything does happen it would be a design flaw.

 

[mad jew]

It should be fine if you keep it in a well ventilated area, on a flat surface.

 

[DrBunsenHoneyde]

tbh i think it would run cooler because of where the vents are on the back of the machine. when u open the lid the bottom of the screen blocks the vents but when closed they dont......

 

[myshoeshurt]

Hey everyone,

I am interested in using my MB in clamshell mode but was wondering if any of you experienced or think I will run into heating or performance issues?


Thanks!

Should be fine. In iBooks, the keyboard was used as part of the ventilation system, so when people hacked the firmware to have it run in clamshell, overheating was a problem. The MacBook was redesigned with a new ventilation system, which no longer requires venting through the keyboard (keyboard redesign could not allow for ventilation anyway). Running a MacBook in clamshell should not in any way result in higher temperature.