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Clarence

macrumors regular
One other thing you can do before taking it in is perform a hardware check of the system. This is done by inserting the Mac Software CD (the one that comes with the computer) and holding the 'D' key when the system first starts up. It will load directly into the Apple Hardware checking program and do a system diagnostic. At the end of the test, it runs up all the fans. This way you can at least see if it's logging any errors.

That would be in the box, right? Problem. Not in there.:confused:
 

Klrbee25

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Mar 23, 2007
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You mean you don't have the original Mac discs? They come in the rectangular box that also contains the booklets, mouse, remote, etc. The discs are underneath the cardboard insert, so lift everything out.
 

Klrbee25

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Mar 23, 2007
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Disc 1 is what you want. It contains the hardware checking program as well as the OS X for reinstalls. Disc 2 contains the programs such as iWork trials, iPhoto, etc.

Pop in the disc while the computer is on. Then shut it down. Once it's off, push and release the 'power' button (like you normally do to turn it on) and then immediately hold down the 'D' key. You'll be able to sort out the rest. If you get an option for a more thorough test, go ahead and select it. It may take more time (30min or so), but it's worth it.
 

Clarence

macrumors regular
Disc 1 is what you want. It contains the hardware checking program as well as the OS X for reinstalls. Disc 2 contains the programs such as iWork trials, iPhoto, etc.

Pop in the disc while the computer is on. Then shut it down. Once it's off, push and release the 'power' button (like you normally do to turn it on) and then immediately hold down the 'D' key. You'll be able to sort out the rest. If you get an option for a more thorough test, go ahead and select it. It may take more time (30min or so), but it's worth it.


Apple Hardware Test sez:

No problems mon!

I ran both the regular and thorough tests.

Looks like it's still pretty hot, its been sitting on the table with the cooler running.... a trip to the mall is in my future.
 

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Clarence

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Well I went to the bar today, and met a rather unfriendly young man who informed me that my screenshots were "worthless" for diagnosing my MBP's temperature issue.

His suggestion? Clearing the hard drive and re-installing the OS. What effect would this have with the heat the processer is generating?

After a lecture about backing up my system, I left the store with absolutely zero satisfaction. They couldn't even tell me what the normal operating temperatures should be, but did inform me that when it got too hot, that it would shut down. GREAT.

Not a happy camper right now.:mad:
 

Aldus

macrumors newbie
Dec 14, 2005
13
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Copenhagen
Macbook core 2 duo 2GHz

Minimum: Idle
Maximum recorded during several hours of encoding video (H264) - fans at full blast.

My 'book usually runs nice and cool and I only hear the fans when I put it to real work.
 

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puckhead193

macrumors G3
May 25, 2004
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NY
my powerbook g4. Are these temps normal? I'm not doing much - safari and adium
 

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Legolamb

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Nov 27, 2006
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North of where I'd like to be
Not doing much more than this now. And the a/c is on, but it's on my lap so the heat is not really managed as well as it can be. My MBP C2D is usually very quiet and heats up only when I'm doing graphics, the room temp is hot, and it's sitting on a glossy wood desk.
 

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WirelessInn

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Jun 20, 2007
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Post Your CPU Temperature

See scr prt attached. NOTE/REQUEST for info: I am new to the MBP and Apple for that matter. Questions, out of curiosity (and practicality also!):
1. Why is it so EASY to measure the temps of just about every nook & crannies of the MBP innards?? Is this for real? Are there REALLY sensors all throughout the inside of the MBP? Especially since, just FOLLOWING bootup, my MBP internal temps are already in the 50-60 deg C ALREADY.. Mmmm...
2. Where/how does a MBP 17" - 1 month old - evacuate its heat via the fans? Through the slit in the bottom back, just below the hinges... OR through part of the speakers grills. Knowing would make a difference as far as HOW to supplement cooling of the MBP / pads, xtra fans, etc...
3 As you can see, I use stock iStat Pro. there seems to be other such gauge packages, showing among other things temps of BOTH CPU cores.
4. Which leads to askin: on my attached graphic, no info about the processor's TWO CORES. How can I get that info.
5. Widgets, widgets... I think pulling up info about the workings of the MBP's innards is just as entertaining (watching fans/ rpm, etc...)
Thanks for glancing thru my rambling comments!
- Roger T
 

daneoni

macrumors G4
Mar 24, 2006
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Fluctuates between 58-63C. With MainMenu, Growl, MenuMeters, Mail, iTunes, Safari (with 5 tabs), Quickime, Dashboard and Adium running.

Strange that my brothers SR MBP is 4 degrees cooler than my non SR notebook. Oh well it could be a lot worse....
 

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4np

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Feb 23, 2005
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The Netherlands
Running FireFox, Mail, BBEdit, some dashboard widgets and Remote Desktop (MacBook Pro 15", Santa Rosa, 8600M GT, 2.4Ghz with 7200rpm harddisk)

And for the Fahrenheit lovers I have attached the Fahrenheit stats as well :)
 

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TerribleTom

macrumors newbie
Sep 22, 2007
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I am running SETI @ Home on my 1.6 Ghz G5 iMac - CPU under full load 100%. The CPU is running 161F/72C - I've noticed that my temps readings (reported by Temperature Monitor) seem to be on the higher side of what people have been reporting. I'm just wondering if I'm risking frying something by trying to help ET Phone Home.

Thanks
 
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