Addendum/correction to MacBook 2007 mid-year overheating

I wanted to correct the tag for this post and also to say that I've been an Apple user since 1984. Never had a problem with any of the batteries on my laptops, but I also generally replace a laptop after about four years. This one is pushing the limit and I am trying to squeeze all I can from it, but I am concerned that the battery may begin to leak. As far as I can tell, the buckling is only on the cover of the battery and not the battery itselt. Clearly an overheating issue, but only now starting to shut down the computer.
Thanks again.
Leatha

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As your MacBook Pro was bought only a week ago, return it and get a new one. It's not normal because your MacBook turns on fans automatically when the temperature rises. Moreover, if you run Apple Hardware Test, it will probably give you an error referring to the fan, so it's better to return that computer and get another that works correctly

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VMWare and Chrome are not running at the same time. I'm describing two separate tests.
I'm saying any program that uses a moderate amount of CPU (15-25% of total available CPU capacity) causes the MBP to exceed 200ºF with fans running full speed. Chrome is not the problem, it's an example. VMWare is not the problem, just another example. Probably if I fire up iMovie and start rendering video the same thing will happen. I just don't understand why the MBP can't keep its temperature below 200ºF with the fans on full speed.
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If you have a MacBook with the removable battery you can get a new third party battery fairly cheap on eBay.
Black Batteries http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=macbook+black+battery&_sacat=0&LH_BIN=1&_sop=12 &_dmpt=Laptop_Batteries&_odkw=macbook+white+battery&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0. m 270.l1313
White Batteries http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=macbook+white+battery&_sacat=0&LH_BIN=1&_sop=12 &_dmpt=Laptop_Batteries&_odkw=macbook+black+battery&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0. m 270.l1313
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jbrider11 wrote:
I believe that only works with the computer itself, not the accessories that come with it.
Just looked at the warranty information with an earlier version power adapter (one for PowerBooks) and it is one year. That seems to still be the standard Apple warranty for Apple branded accessories.
Call Apple, go to an Apple store or go online and get it replaced.
Message was edited by: old comm guy to add link to warranty.

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However fresh installing OS X on a new 5,400 RPM will also see a improvement, boot up in 30 seconds.
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I see a 120GB SSD in a SATA I machine as being a waste, it's too small of a storage space (500GB+ is ideal), the SATA I connection is slow and other factors that make a 7,200 RPM drive a better option in that machine.
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I called Apple technical support in Denmark, but with no positive reply.
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I tried SMC reset following dominic23's suggestion, but that did not solve the issue.
After other attempts, I decided to go back to Mavericks, thanks to the time machine backup.
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http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/faq/macbook-pro-core-2-duo-3-g b-memory-limitation-details.html
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Can the use of SATA3 instead of SATA2 hdd lead to some issues with my macbook?
I can try to find and buy new SATA2 sdd hdd but they are expensive and I'm not sure it will fix the restarting issue.
SATA3 is backwards compatible with SATA2. That is not likely to be your problem.
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Moved to Safari, temperature down to 47 degree celsius, CPU usage was 10 to 15% running same flash content and simple css3 loop animation.
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https://discussions.apple.com/thread/6476065
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/6518207
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/6508083
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