7 Pro Tips to Fix MacBook Overheating Issue - Rapid Repair
Thanks largely to the seamless integration between software and hardware, MacBook are equipped to deliver top-notch performance. And that too without cutting corners!
However, Apple notebooks are not immune to common issues like overheating. That has led us to jot down some helpful tips to fix MacBook overheating issues. So, if your device often becomes too hot and you cannot figure out why it happens, these pro tips can help you sort out the issue.
Activity Monitor is incredibly helpful in finding out the apps that consume more resources like CPU. So, the first thing you should do is to open Activity Monitor (Finder > Applications folder > Utilities) and then take a close look at how the resources are being used on your MacBook.
If you find some apps using more resources, delete them. If you don’t want to get rid of them, use their alternatives that consume fewer resources.
Once you have taken control of the resource-hogging apps/services, your MacBook may stop overheating straight away.
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Some bulky cases do not allow the notebook to dissipate heat freely, which triggers the overheating issue. Therefore, make sure the case has a neat venting designed for improved heat dissipation.
Just in case the cover doesn’t have a vented design, replace it with a lightweight and slim design. Besides, ensure that the chargers are certified as uncertified chargers tend to cause the MacBook to overheat.
Resetting SMC (system management controller) has long been a reliable hack for taking control of the thermal management of the MacBook. When the fan of the notebook runs high, it comes in handy in cooling it down.
Simply click on the Apple menu and select Shut Down. After your notebook is turned off, hold down the “shift+option+control” keys on the keyboard and the power button simultaneously.
Keep holding them for 10 seconds and then release them. Next, press the power button to turn on the notebook. Once your laptop has restarted, use it for some time to see if the problem has gone.
Overheating issues also crop up due to cluttered storage. If you haven’t wiped out unnecessary files for a long time, chances are high that they may have piled up to not only capture plenty of storage but also reducing the speed of the device.
When a MacBook becomes sluggish, it impacts the overall performance and even triggers unexpected battery draining. As a result, the notebook becomes hot randomly – at times so hot that you cannot even Hold it on your lap.
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In some rare cases, the overheating issue crops up on Mac Due to software or OS related issues as well. In this scenario, the software update is always the right way to go.
Moreover, Apple almost always releases a new update with a long list of bug fixes and performance improvements. Therefore, it is always advisable to keep the Mac updated to the latest iteration of macOS.
To do so, head into System Preferences > Software Update and then install the latest version of macOS as usual.
No luck as yet? Don’t worry as we still have a reliable way to nab the culprit.
When the cooling fan gets worn out or unable to function properly, the MacBook tends to become hot. So, now we are going to check whether or not the MacBook fan is functioning properly.
To get started, remove all the peripheral devices from your MacBook and then shut it down.
Next, turn on the laptop and hold the D key to start the Apple Hardware Test/ Apple Diagnostics.
Then, go ahead with the on-screen instructions to begin the test. Once the basic test is over, check the box to start the advanced test.
After the advanced test has finished, if you find the reference codes beginning with PPF, your MacBook’s cooling fan may be at fault. You will need to repair the cooling fan to get rid of the problem.
If none of the solutions has helped you resolve the overheating problem of your MacBook, it is time to contact a reliable MacBook repair centre. With years of experience and a trusted track-record, Rapid Repair is your go-to repair centre for fixing the ill-functioning MacBook. So, contact us without further delay.
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