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John Frahm

macrumors member
Original poster
Oct 29, 2022
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Portsmouth, Va.
Good Morning, I have 2 questions if I may, First I know the internal fan is vented through the back of my laptop, Is it better to charge with screen open or closed, as in restriction of air flow.
Second, I use a Pad with two fans installed that I use during charging and high heat (room temperature and high internal temperature, went to Activity Monitor to check power usage, but it does not show it at all. I use the usb port when charger is hooked up and usb a/c charger when on battery. Am trying to determine load on battery.
 

John Frahm

macrumors member
Original poster
Oct 29, 2022
87
19
Portsmouth, Va.
Update: I found I had a bad connection with usb plug on pad, fixed and still does not show on Activity Monitor, But I use aldente and removed charger and wattage usage was 13.7, when I plugged in pad it jumped to 26.5 watts so it is drawing 12.8 watts.
 
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